Runner’s Trots
Runner’s Trots Description Runner’s trots is the common name for runner’s diarrhea, often seen during distance races or workouts. This condition can be caused by hormones and enzymes that are…
Protein Supplement Powders
Protein Supplement Powders Description Protein is one of the five main components of human nutrition, along with carbohydrates, fats, fibers, and fluids. Protein is essential to our diet, and it…
Finger Sprain
Finger Sprain Description Finger sprain results from violent overstretching and tearing of one or more ligaments that hold the finger joints together. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause more…
Physeal Injuries (Growth Plate Injuries)
Physeal Injuries (Growth Plate Injuries) Description The growth plate, or physis, is a cartilage structure near the end of a bone. Bones grow in length from the cartilage production of…
Finger Dislocation
Finger Dislocation Description Finger dislocation is an injury to any finger joint so that adjoining bones are displaced from their normal position and no longer touch each other. Finger subluxation…
Facet Syndrome
Facet Syndrome Description Facet syndrome is a painful irritation in the back that results from injury to the facet joints or disks of the spine. Twisting, extension, or arching of…
Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture
Femoral Shaft Stress Fracture Description A femoral shaft stress fracture is a complete or incomplete break in the long part of the thigh bone, or femur, caused by intense exercise…
Overtraining
Overtraining Description Overtraining is a common condition but one that is difficult to diagnose or recognize. It is associated with worsening performance, fatigue, altered mood, muscle soreness, and a feeling…
Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendinitis
Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendinitis Description Extensor pollicis longus tendinitis is characterized by pain in the back of the wrist from inflammation of a tendon sheath (covering) or strain of one…
