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Achilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?
On a day-to-day basis, people put stress on their Achilles tendon. A healthy tendon will handle this stress, repair any “microtears,” and a patient will have no symptoms. But over time, for various reasons, the Achilles tendon will develop inflammation and microtearing that will outpace the body’s ability to repair and heal the damage
Rotator Cuff Tear: Warning Signs and the Healing Process
A rotator cuff tear is marked by damage to one (or more) of the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Warning signs of a torn rotator cuff are typically felt in the shoulder area. Both partial rotator cuff tears and complete, full-thickness rotator cuff tears (FTRCTs) can make arm movements difficult and cause sharp pain or a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night.
6 Causes of Knee Pain When Running
Causes of knee pain when running can range from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or "runner's knee," to poor form while running. Patellar tendinitis, or "jumper's knee," is another condition that may cause pain under or below your kneecap. Wearing the wrong shoe for your foot shape and stride can also cause knee pain or sore knees after running.