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Achilles tendon
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The Achilles tendon is the largest and most vulnerable tendon in the body. It joins the gastrocnemius (calf) and the so...
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Abrasions
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Abrasions are very common sports injuries that are usually caused by a fall on a hard surface. As the athlete falls or ...
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Achilles Tendon Rupture
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The Achilles tendon is the largest and most vulnerable tendon in the body. It joins the gastrocnemius (calf) and the so...
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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What is the ACLThe ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is a ligament located inside the knee joint. It is a major conne...
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Anorexia
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The self motivation and discipline that makes someone a great athlete can, unfortunately, predispose some athletes to e...
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Cruciate Ligament Injuries
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) work together to provide stability in th...
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Athlete’s foot
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Athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a common fungal infection of the skin of the feet. This fungus is contagiou...
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Altitude illness
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Altitude illness or acute mountain sickness (AMS) refers to the various symptoms that often develop when you travel to ...
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Adhesive Capsulitis
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A frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammatory condition that causes limited, or reduced motion...
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Ankle anatomy and Physiology
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The ankle and foot are incredibly complex, with a variet of connecting bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
Bones an...
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