Cuboid syndrome is also known as cuboid subluxation or lateral plantar neuritis which is injury on the foot, especially among athletes. It is an injury or dislocation on the lateral side of the foot, the outer side with the small toe. The cuboid bone is at midpoint of the outer side of the foot with […]
Some people experience certain forms of physical sensation after a workout such as feeling refreshed but tired and sore and even shaking of muscles but this twitching and trembling of muscles is only short lived and not a serious condition. In some individuals, it can be caused by a low fitness level. The ideal way
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Hyperextended knee happens when the knee is extended more than the normal range of extension, which is a type of knee injury that happens with an excessive pressure or force that causes the knee to bend backwards. Hyperextended knee can damage the knee cartilage, menisci and the ligament. It also puts the individual at higher
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A sprain is an injury that is caused to the soft tissues found around the joint. Muscles, ligaments and tendons that are attached to the bones function in moving and keeping them in place. In a sprain, the muscles, tendons and the ligaments are stretched and torn. Sprained thumb are common in people who participate
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The knee is the most complex of all the joints found in the body and it is an active joint and one will experience difficulty in walking if it is damage. The knee also carries the entire weight of the upper body. A knee sprain is an injury where the ligaments are overstretched and painful.
There are several bones that are found in the toes that can be broken by hitting it against something, kicking a hard object, falling, dropping something heavy on the toe, or doing some repetitive motions in a sport. An affected person experiences swelling, pain, bruising, and other signs of a fracture. A broken toe heals
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A broken bone, which is medically termed as fracture, is a break in the continuity of bone. It occurs when the bone can no longer absorb the stress it receives. Broken bones are usually characterized by extreme pain, deformity, loss of function, local swelling, discoloration, shortening of the extremity, and crepitus. Immediate and proper first
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Fractures are some of the most common injuries. A broken bone might be as a result of falls, high impact accidents and during sports that involve physical contact. When this happens, it is important to provide immediate medical care. If ignored, fractures can become worse and may cause irreparable damage to the affected part of
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Blast injuries from terrorist bomb attacks can sometimes lead to unique and unusual patterns of injuries. These injuries are even classified differently from military-type wounds encountered by soldiers on the battlefield. Bombs, especially improvised explosive devices created by terrorist groups, often inflict simultaneous internal and external bodily damage which can cause morbid life-threatening multiple system
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Kevin had been playing basketball ever since he could shoot baskets. He was one of the star players of his school’s basketball teams. He would almost never skip training because of his love for the game. He wanted to be just like his namesake and idol, Kevin Garnett. One day, after a day of sleepless
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