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Achilles Tendon Injury
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The Achilles tendon has 2 major functions during running. The calf muscles (1) lower the forefoot to the ground after heelstrike; and (2) raise the heel during "toeing off". Achilles tendinitis is caused by a force on the tendon greater than its inherent

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve where it passes through the bones in the wrist (the carpal tunnel). While repetitive motion is the most commonly considered cause of CTS there are other disorders and situations tha

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Foot Injuries
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The many joints which comprise the foot are all bound together by ligaments, or thickened protective parts of the joint coverings. Any of these ligaments may be damaged by abnormal strains. Usually, the strain is the result of a suddent twist. The strain

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Hamstring Injuries
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An acute hamstring injury can happen in a variety of different ways, with the one common factor that there is a sudden pain in the muscles, which is directly related to a particular movement or incident

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Knee Injuries
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The knee is not simply a hinge-joint: you bend and straighten it, but you can also turn it slightly in a twisting movement, when the knee is bent. This rotatory movement automatically accompanies the bending and straightening movements. As you bend your k

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Knee Injuries - Damage Inside The Knee
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The knee's soft-tissue cartilages can be damaged by pressure from the bones of the joint when an abnormal force twists the bones against each other unusually. In the normal way, the cartilages move slightly, backwards and forwards, during knee movements.

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