The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is found inside the knee. It is comparable to the anterior cruciate ligament that connects the femur to the shin bone. The only difference is that the posterior cruciate ligament is stronger and bigger but it is also prone to tears. Tears to the posterior cruciate ligament are not common […]
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The pectoral muscles are large, visible muscles situated on each side of the chest. These muscles are responsible in helping the shoulders and arms move and lift. When performing a push-up, the pectoral muscles are activated. As the strongest muscles in the body, they are less likely to end up strained or pulled, but it
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Turf toe occurs when the big toe is sprained but it can also affect the surrounding structure such as the ligaments, tendons, nerves, bones and joint surfaces. The common cause of turf toe is the hyperextension of the joint, but an injury to the surface of the joint can be caused by placing a heavy
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The throat is considered as one of the body parts that are prone to sports injuries. Any blunt force trauma to the throat area is the most common cause that can be due to a direct blow from a kick, compression of the area, struck by a ball or damaged due to a fall. Even
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The patella tendon is responsible for connecting the knee cap or patella to the tibia. It functions as a lever and a vital component in the movement of straightening the knee. Any injury to the patella tendon can range from a minor strain or a rupture, causing pain and dysfunction. Injuries to the patella tendon
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One of the hazards of using an electric iron in smoothen out wrinkles on clothing is burns. Most cases of iron burns are minor and the first aid care focuses on pain relief, preventing infection and further damage to the burned skin. What you need to know about an electric iron A hot electric iron
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An ankle sprain is due to the overstretching or tearing of the ligaments surrounding the joint. The recovery time usually depends on the severity of the damage to the ligaments. How ankle sprains are graded? Doctors categorize sprains in three levels. It is important that you are familiar with the three levels of sprains so
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Ankle pain can be caused by strains, sprains or even conditions such as arthritis. There are basic first aid measures and treatment for each type of pain that can be effective in restoring the functionality of the affected ankles as well as allowing the individual to resume daily activities or sports. It is important that
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Discoloured semen may differ in appearance. The typical appearance of sperm is whitish, cloudy fluid. Any deviation from this normal appearance, whether change in color or consistency may denote an underlying problem. It is important to note that semen color and consistency can vary depending on factors such as, frequency of ejaculation, age and diet.In
Arthritis is a disease affecting the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. A joint is where two bones meet that allows the body parts connected by the bones to move, such as in the shoulder, elbow and knees. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. It is characterized by joint stiffness and pain (arthralgia)
