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Musculoskeletal disorders can be debilitating. Let us help! Miami University KNH 453Y Oxford, OH Joined February 2020

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5 years ago

Quadriceps tendinopathy is considered to be an overuse injury caused by repetitive stress on the patellar or quadriceps tendon especially during jumping. The quadriceps and patellar tendons are exposed to greater mechanical load while landing due to eccentric contractions.

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5 years ago

Because the medial meniscus is attached to the MCL while the lateral meniscus is not attached to any major knee ligament, medial meniscus damage is more common that that of the lateral meniscus

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5 years ago

Radiographic findings such as osteophytes, joint space narrowing, and subchondral sclerosis/cysts, along with the presence of pain, usually define knee osteoarthritis, though the correlation between radiographic changes and knee pain is low, as psychosocial factors play a role

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5 years ago

The most common musculoskeletal cause of pain referred to the hip is neurogenic pain resulting from lumbar spine disease and nerve root compression

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5 years ago

Posterior pelvic pain is commonly assumed to arise from the intra-articular sacroiliac joint (SIJ), and sports that require repeated single leg stance with torsion put athletes at high risk for SIJ dysfunction

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5 years ago

Because the iliopsoas is the primary hip flexor essential to providing functional stability to the hip, pelvis, and spine, disease of the iliopsoas muscle tendon complex can be either the cause or result of compensatory movement patterns

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5 years ago

Extra articulate causes of hip pain include muscle strains, tendinopsthy, bursitis, and other soft tissue disorders

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5 years ago

Leg length discrepancy predisposes individuals to lumbar disc herniation due to improper loading/poor biomechanics

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5 years ago

Entrapment neuropathies are associ- ated with a triad of neuropathic pain, sensory, and/or motor deficits

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5 years ago

Using the improper form during a back squat can lead to many issues including back and knee pain. Correct form is very important in any exercise!

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5 years ago

Interesting facts about karate: - You use almost all of your muscles - You can burn 1000+ calories in just one lesson - Karate improves your flexibility

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5 years ago

Something easy to do during this quarantine - yoga! Yoga has numerous health benefits: - Stress relief - Helps you sleep - Energy booster - Good for your heart

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5 years ago

If you are experiencing shin splints, you should get plenty of rest and ice the area of pain. Rest will help the tibia recover from the pain and the ice will help to decrease inflammation.

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6 years ago

Did you know that wrist and hand injuries account for about 10% of all athletic injuries?

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6 years ago

Fun Fact: Carpel tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy

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6 years ago

A prevention strategy for osteoporosis is supplementation of calcium and vitamin D.

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6 years ago

Treatment for a thoracic muscle strain may involve: -Relative bed within the first 48 h period -A short course of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, muscle relaxant -Body mechanics and postural training