Explanations and Causes: The meniscus of the knee is a flat bi-lobed disc of cartilage that sits between the femur of the upper leg and the bones of the lower leg. Its function is to lubricate the movement, absorb the shock or compression, and limit over flexion or bending of the knee. A tear or [...]

Explanation and Causes: A stress fracture is a tiny break or fracture in the bones usually of the lower leg and foot. Many stress fractures occur when a workout is unevenly intensified to a degree where the muscles tire and can no longer support all the stress put on the bone. 60-65 percent of people [...]

Also known as: Golfer’s Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Pitcher’s Shoulder, Swimmer’s Shoulder, Jumper’s Knee Explanation and Causes: Tendons are strong cords that attach a muscle to a bone. They’re supportive and mobilizing in function and like anything else are vulnerable to damage. Tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. Several factors can be responsible [...]

ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament while PCL stands for posterior cruciate ligament. These two ligaments form basis of the stability in the knee.

Explanation and Causes: The spinal cord consists of a large bundle of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain to and from the rest of the body. Cells of the nervous system don’t regenerate under most conditions and therefore injuries to the spinal cord sometimes irreparable and might have everlasting effects on an [...]

Explanation and Causes: A hip fracture is a fracture on the upper part of the femur that leads into the pelvic bone. Two parts of the femur can break to constitute a hip fracture. One can happen in the neck of the femur just below the rounded head of the bone that sits in the [...]

Explanation and Causes: A bursa is a small fluid filled sac that lies between tendons, bones, and the muscles of a joint to lubricate any movements. Bursitis occurs when this sac gets irritated and inflamed. The most common joints for bursitis are the elbows, hips, and shoulders. Repetition is the primary cause of injury to [...]

Explanation and Causes: The ankle joint is made up of 3 bones—the tibia is the inside larger bone of the lower leg, the fibula is the outside smaller bone of the lower leg, and the talus is the top bone of the foot. The synovium lies over the top of the joint and is filled [...]