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  2. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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    Tendons and ligaments play an active role in maintain joint stability and controls the limits of joint movements, once injured tendons and ligaments detrimentally impact motor functions. [2] [8] Continuous exercise or movement of a musculoskeletal injury can result in chronic inflammation with progression to permanent damage or disability. [9]

  3. Ottawa knee rules - Wikipedia

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    The Ottawa knee rules are a set of rules used to help physicians determine whether an x-ray of the knee is needed. [1] They state that an X-ray is required only in patients who have an acute knee injury with one or more of the following: Age 55 years or older; Tenderness at head of fibula; Isolated tenderness of patella

  4. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patellar overload syndrome, runner's knee, [1] retropatellar pain syndrome [1] Diagram of the bones of the lower extremity. Rough distribution of areas affected by PFPS highlighted in red: patella and distal femur. Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine: Symptoms: Pain in the front of the knee [1] Usual onset: Gradual [2] Causes: Unclear [1 ...

  5. Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years ...

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    Achy knees are common for many adults, and Pilates exercises can be especially helpful in relieving pain. Here are five easy exercises to try. Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years.

  6. Osgood–Schlatter disease - Wikipedia

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    Other exercises can include leg raises, squats, and wall stretches to increase quadriceps and hamstring strength. This helps to avoid pain, stress, and tight muscles that lead to further injury that oppose healing. Education and knowledge on stretches and exercises are important. Exercises should lack pain and increase gradually with intensity.

  7. Medial knee injuries - Wikipedia

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    The brace should be worn for the first four to six weeks of rehabilitation, especially during physical exercise to prevent trauma to the healing ligament. Stationary bike exercises are the recommended exercise for active range of motion and should be increased as tolerated by the patient. Side-to-side movements of the knee should be avoided.

  8. The best exercises to tone your legs – no weights required

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    The quads are a group of four muscles that help to stabilize and extend the knee — so they are vital to movements such as jumping and running. Adductors and abductors

  9. Osteochondritis dissecans - Wikipedia

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    Medical condition Osteochondritis dissecans A large flap lesion in the femur head typical of late stage Osteochondritis dissecans. In this case, the lesion was caused by avascular necrosis of the bone just under the cartilage. Pronunciation / ˌ ɒ s t i. oʊ k ɒ n ˈ d r aɪ t ɪ s ˈ d ɪ s ɪ k æ n z / Specialty Orthopedic surgery Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD or OD) is a joint disorder ...