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  2. Ligamentous laxity - Wikipedia

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    Ligamentous laxity or ligament laxity can appear in a variety of ways and levels of severity. In most people, ligaments (which are the tissues that connect bones to each other) are naturally tight in such a way that the joints are restricted to 'normal' ranges of motion.

  3. Musculoskeletal disorder - Wikipedia

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    One focus of ergonomic principles is maintaining neutral postures, which are postures in which muscles are at their normal length and able to generate the most force, while reducing stress and possible injury to muscles, tendons, nerves, and bones- therefore, in the workplace or in everyday life, it is ideal for muscles and joints to maintain ...

  4. Joint locking (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Complaints of locking sensation in the knee joint can be divided into true locking and pseudo locking. True locking happens when the intra-articular structure (e.g. ligaments) [1] is damaged, or a loose body is present inside the joint, or there is a meniscal tear. The knee can be unlocked by rotating the leg and full movement can be restored.

  5. Patellar subluxation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Knee catches during movement; Pain in the front of the knee that increases with activity; Pain when sitting; Stiffness; Creaking or cracking sounds during movement; Swelling; Patellar subluxation was once thought to occur mainly in women, [1] due to the frequency of genu valgum and lax ligaments. However, now the frequency of this condition in ...

  6. Genu recurvatum - Wikipedia

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    The most important factors of knee stability include: [citation needed] Ligaments of the knee: The knee joint is stabilized by four main ligaments: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL has an important role in stabilization of knee extension movement by preventing the knee from hyperextending. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

  7. Articular cartilage damage - Wikipedia

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    Articular cartilage damage in the knee may be found on its own but it will more often be found in conjunction with injuries to ligaments and menisci. People with previous surgical interventions face more chances of articular cartilage damage due to altered mechanics of the joint. Articular cartilage damage may also be found in the shoulder ...

  8. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and descending stairs. [1] [5] While the exact cause is unclear, it is believed to be due to overuse.

  9. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Running long distance can cause pain to the knee joint, as it is a high-impact exercise. [2] The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: [1] Swelling and stiffness; Redness and warmth to the touch; Weakness or instability; Popping or ...

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