Pain along the outside of the knee can be debilitating to an athlete causing severe pain during running, squatting, stair climbing, or cycling activities. The iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick connective tissue that runs from the outside of the iliac crest (pelvic bone),...
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse condition of the muscles and tendons along your forearm. As its name suggests, tennis or racquet sports can commonly lead to this overuse condition, but so can other more common activities...
When repetitive stress is applied to a bone and the bone is unable to adapt to the changes, cracks may form in the bone. These cracks are known as stress fractures.
Athletes who participate in high impact activities such as running or jumping commonly experience foot and ankle pain. One possible cause of pain along the back of the heel is Achilles tendonitis.
Too much participation can certainly manifest with overuse injuries but it’s also important to pay attention for other signs your child is experiencing burnout. Look for fatigue, mood changes, sleeplessness, decline in academic performance, headaches, and signs of stress.
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