Footstrike Hemolysis (March Hemoglobinuria) Description Footstrike hemolysis is a condition seen most often in distance runners. It is characterized by the breakdown of red blood cells in blood vessels, which…
Folliculitis Description Folliculitis is an inflammation, usually caused by bacteria, of the hair follicle gland in the skin. Some individuals are more prone to folliculitis, but such infections can be…
Clavicular Osteolysis (Weight Lifter’s Shoulder) Description Clavicular osteolysis is an overuse injury to the joint at the end of the collarbone (clavicle) at the roof of the shoulder (acromion). The…
Eye Foreign Body Description In sports and recreational activity, a foreign body may enter and stay in the eye. This can result in an abrasion (scratch) of the eye, vision…
Eye Contusion Description A contusion of the eye is a bruise around the eye. Also known as a “shiner” or “black eye,” a contusion is usually the result of direct…
Chondral Injury Description A chondral injury is a localized injury affecting a surface of the joint that involves breaking, with or without separation, of a segment of articular cartilage without…
Exercise-Induced Urticaria Description Urticaria is another name for hives, which most people know as an itchy, allergy-related skin reaction. Exercise-induced urticaria describes hives that are brought on by physical activity,…
Exercise-Induced Headache (Effort Migraine) Description Effort migraine is a severe, intense, incapacitating headache, often accompanied by other symptoms, that occurs after all-out physical effort in various sports, such as running,…
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Description Exercise-induced bronchospasm is a condition marked by narrowing of the airways to the lung. It is most often seen after short periods of high-intensity exercise. The amount…
Exercise-Induced Asthma Description Asthma is a lung condition in which the airways constrict or spasm and cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Exercise-induced asthma is a form…
