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Radial-Tunnel Syndrome - is a disorder resulting from compression of a branch of the radial nerve in the forearm, back of the arm, or at the elbow. Causes of compression of the radial nerve at the elbow include injury, ganglia, lipomas (non-cancerous fatty tumors), bone tumors, and inflammation of the surrounding bursea or muscles. The compression results in a cutting, piercing, or stabbing pain that affects the top of the forearm and back of the hand.
Rheumatoid Arthritis - is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects both joints and internal organs, such as eyes, heart, lungs, nerves, and muscles. It generally affects people between the ages of 20 and 50, and women three (3) times as frequently as men. With early treatment, the likelihood of permanent disability is reduced in all but 5% to 10% of sufferers.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis - also known as swimmer’s shoulder, tennis shoulder, pitcher’s shoulder, or shoulder-impingement syndrome, this is a tearing and swelling of the rotator cuff. The condition often occurs in sports that require the arm to be moved over the head repeatedly. This motion causes the top of the arm bone to rub against part of the shoulder joint and its tendons, tearing individual fibers.
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral stress syndrome) is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) rubs roughly against the end of the thighbone (femur) when the knee moves. The kneecap is a circular bone that is attached to ligaments and tendons around the knee. It normally moves up or down slightly, without touching the thighbone during running. Runner’s knee may be caused by a structural defect, too-tight hamstrings, tight Achilles tendons, or weak thigh muscles.
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