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FAQ about Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and it often raises many practical questions: why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what helps it improve, and whether it can…
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Prevention of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is not always fully preventable, because it develops through a combination of mechanical loading, tissue response, and individual anatomy. The plantar fascia is a dense band of connective tissue that supports the…
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Treatment for Plantar fasciitis
What treatments are used for plantar fasciitis? The condition is usually managed with a combination of load modification, stretching, physical rehabilitation, orthotic support, anti-inflammatory measures, and, in selected cases, injections or procedures. These approaches…
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Diagnosis of Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is usually identified through a combination of symptom pattern, physical examination, and, when needed, selective testing to exclude other causes of heel pain. The condition involves irritation and degeneration of the plantar…
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Prevention of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear cannot be prevented in the absolute sense, because many PCL injuries occur during sudden trauma that is difficult to predict and fully control. However, the risk can often be…
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Causes of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
What causes posterior cruciate ligament tear? In most cases, it develops when the posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is exposed to forces that exceed its ability to resist backward movement of the tibia relative…
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Symptoms of Posterior cruciate ligament tear
What are the symptoms of Posterior cruciate ligament tear? The most characteristic symptoms are pain at the back of the knee, swelling that may appear soon after injury, a feeling of instability or looseness…