Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Overuse injuries in young athletes increase proportionately to training demands. Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is a common overuse injury characterized as traction apophysitis of the tibial tuberosity.
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Meralgia Paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica (MP) is an often missed diagnosis for tingling, numbness, and burning pain on the anterolateral thigh.
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Cervical Hyperextension
Current literature suggests that up to 83% of individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) suffer a whiplash injury (1). Greater than 50% of those injured report ongoing neck pain one year after the accident (2). Of those experiencing neurologic signs post-MVA, up to 90% may be symptomatic after one year (2).
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Iliotibal Band Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common condition that develops when the distal portion of the ITB rubs against the lateral epicondyle of the femur, causing irritation and subsequent inflammation of the ITB.
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Medial Tibial Traction Periostitis
This common injury occurs when traction forces on the periosteum from the muscles of the lower leg cause shin pain and inflammation.
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