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Ankle Sprains

An ankle sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament tears, often as a result of cutting and pivoting during sports.

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Articular Cartilage Injury

Articular cartilage injuries can occur as a result of either traumatic mechanical destruction or progressive mechanical degeneration (wear and tear).

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Bursitis

Bursitis happens when one or more bursae become irritated and swollen, usually through overuse or injury.

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Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint has not developed properly and the socket (acetabulum) is too shallow.

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Hip Labral Tear

A hip labral tear is a tear in the rubbery tissue that normally cushions and supports the edge of the hip joint.

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Hip Pain

Hip pain in teens and young adults is often a sign of an underlying problem.

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial band syndrome is a common cause of knee and hip pain.

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Little League Elbow

Little League elbow is an injury of the tendons, ligaments, or bones of a young athlete’s elbow.

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Little League Shoulder

Little League shoulder happens when an athlete throws too often or repeatedly throws the wrong way and hurts his shoulder.

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Orthobiologics

Orthobiologics are a type of therapy that use natural substances, such as sugars, proteins, blood, or tissue.

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Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse condition or knee injury that causes a painful bump and swelling on the shinbone.

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint disorder in which a segment of bone and cartilage starts to separate from the rest of the bone.

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Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries are sports-related microtraumas that result from repetitively using the same parts of the body.

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Patellar Instability

Patellar instability (kneecap dislocation) happens when the kneecap slides out of place.

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Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral pain is pain around the front of the knee.

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries interfere with signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Shin Splints

“Shin splints” is a catch-all term for tenderness and pain in the area of the shin bone (tibia).

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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing process.

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Sprains and Strains

Sprains are ligament injuries resulting from wrenching or twisting a joint. Strains are injuries to a muscle or tendon.

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Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is an injury to the tendons attaching the forearm muscles to the outer part of the elbow.

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