Shin Splints

Leg Pain
Leg pain refers to pain or discomfort anywhere in the leg. It can range from a dull ache to an intense stabbing sensation. There are many causes of leg pain. However, only some of these are medically serious. Minor discomfort will often disappear  More »
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Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Shin splints is a term used to describe pain felt along the inner edge of your shinbone. Shin splint pain concentrates in the lower leg between the knee and ankle. Your doctor may refer to the condition as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). S  More »
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Stress Fractures
A break in the normal structure of a bone. Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the b...  More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Stress Fractures
A break in the normal structure of a bone. Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the b...  More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Flat Foot
If you have flat feet, your feet do not have a normal arch when standing, possibly causing pain when you do extensive physical activity.The condition, also referred to as pes planus or fallen arches, is normal in infants and usually disappears b  More »
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History and Physical Exam
The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...  More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health

Application of Ice Packs
Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet coo...  More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Ibuprofen
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or painful monthly periods. It can also relieve minor aches and pains...  More »
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Stress Fractures
A break in the normal structure of a bone. Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the b...  More »
Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Compartment syndromes
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when there is a large amount of pressure inside a muscle compartment. Compartments are the groups of muscle tissue, blood vessels, and nerves in your arms and legs. Each compartment is sur  More »
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Tendon Inflammation
Tendons are thick cords that join your muscles to your bones. When these tendons become irritated or inflamed, it is called tendinitis . This condition causes acute pain and tenderness, making it difficult to move the affected joint. Tendinitis  More »
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