Hamstrings vs. Quads
Both located on your thigh, the quads and hamstrings work in tandem to move your knees and hips. If one is stronger than the other, you risk injury.
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How Long Should You Wait to Exercise a Sprained Ankle?
If you start ankle exercises too soon or progress exercises too fast following an ankle sprain, you could cause more damage and delay your recovery. Ankle sprain rehabilitation is divided into three phases. Knowing these phases will help you determine when to start ankle exercises and what exercises are appropriate.
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What Causes Pain to the Back of Your Ankle & Heel When You Walk?
Pain at the back of your ankle and heel during walking may indicate muscle tightness, tendinitis or ankle impingement syndrome. Your pain may be described as achy, sharp or stabbing and can be accompanied with swelling and joint stiffness.
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Swimming for Hip Flexor Injuries
The hip flexor muscles lie under your abdominal muscles. A group of muscles that includes the psoas major and minor, iliacus, sartorius and rectus femoris, the hip flexors connect your thighs to your pelvis. When they contract, these muscles bring your thigh and torso closer together.
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Running With Pain Behind the Knee and Above the Calf
Experiencing pain behind your knee while running can be a symptom of a more serious problem, such as tendinitis or a Baker’s cyst. If you feel such pain, immediately stop running to prevent further injury. Treatment includes ice, compression and elevation of your knee. Contact your doctor if pain persists.
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Foot Cramps & Stretches
You may experience painful and disruptive foot cramps while exercising or sleeping. Mineral or electrolyte deficiencies, poor circulation, obesity and alcohol consumption may also cause a foot cramp; as well as dehydration, improper footwear and muscle fatigue.
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Is it Normal to Have a Temperature When Pregnant?
A slightly higher than normal body temperature is common during pregnancy because of the hormone progesterone and increased metabolism. On the other hand, an infection or illness can cause your body temperature to increase too much, causing harm to you and your unborn baby.
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If You Hurt Your Metatarsals, How Long Would You Be Out for Playing Sports?
The metatarsal bones are the bones between your ankle and toes and are susceptible to such injuries as stress fractures. Depending on the severity of your injury, it may take a few days to six weeks before you can return to your sport.
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What Can Be Done for an Inner Thigh Muscle Pull?
An inner thigh muscle pull, or groin strain, can be a very painful injury. When the inner thigh muscle is lengthened too far some of the muscle fibers break, causing a partial tear. In more severe cases it can cause a complete tear or rupture of the muscle.
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Arm Tendon, Muscle Pain & Sprain From Lifting Weights
Improper weightlifting technique can cause soft tissue injuries of the arm. Common injuries include ligament sprains, muscle and tendon strains and tendonitis. Although pain is a common symptom of these injuries, inflammation and loss of function may also occur.
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Stiff Calf After Doing Calf Raises
Calf raises strengthen your calf muscles, which are the soleus, gastrocnemius and plantaris. Over-exerting your calf muscles along with poor flexibility can result in calf tightness or stiffness and injury. Treatment consists of rest, ice and light stretches.
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Should I Exercise With a Sore Throat?
Low to moderate exercise may help improve your immune response when suffering from common cold symptoms such as a sore throat. However, if your sore throat is accompanied by additional symptoms such as a fever, you may want to avoid exercise until symptoms subside.
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Exercising With a Stress Fracture in the Foot
A foot stress fracture is often caused by high-impact activities and overtraining. It may be very painful, especially during weight-bearing activities. Therefore, swimming, cycling and other low-impact activities may be better alternatives to maintain your fitness level while the stress fracture heals.
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My Heel Hurts & I Have Sharp Pain When I Walk
When you step forward and hit your heel to the ground in walking, it is referred to as the heel strike. A great deal of force goes through your heel and ankle during walking and each heel strike. If you have an injury such as Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, walking may become quite painful.
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Physical Therapy Exercises for a Hyperextended Toe
Hyperextension of your toe can result in a sprain, causing pain and a limp with walking and running. You might also experience swelling, decreased range of motion and bruising.
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Sharp Pains in the Abdomen When Stretching & Twisting
Sharp pains in your abdomen can be as minor as gastrointestinal gas, or as serious as appendicitis. Movements such as stretching or twisting of your torso and abdomen may aggravate your symptoms. Treatment varies based on the cause, but may include rest, over-the-counter medications and in some cases surgery.
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What Causes Knee Pain While Lunging?
Lunges are excellent dynamic strength exercises for the lower body but can cause pain if not performed properly. Past knee injuries, poor core strength and tight muscles may also contribute to knee pain during lunges.
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Foot Pain After Lifting Heavy Weights
According to a 2003 article in the “British Journal of Sports Medicine,” a flat or high arch is one of many risk factors for lower extremity injuries including foot injuries. Common injuries that cause foot pain are plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and muscle strains.
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Physical Therapy for Coracoclavicular Ligament Injuries
A tear or sprain to the coracoclavicular ligament by your shoulder can solicit a great deal of pain and inhibits normal shoulder movement. Physical therapy includes ice, anti-inflammatory pain medication and rest, followed by stretches and strength exercises to regain shoulder function.
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Weight Training After a Hip Replacement
Weight training should be eased into after a hip replacement. It helps re-engage muscles as well as build muscle strength and endurance around the hip. After a hip replacement, being able to return to a normal weight training program with few limitations is likely.
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