Butt Bruise: Treatment and Healing
A butt bruise occurs from direct trauma to the gluteal muscles of the buttocks. Forceful impact on a muscle causes damage to underlying blood vessels, muscle fibers, and sometimes bone resulting in bleeding underneath the skin.
‘Don’t push into pain!’ How to rescue your knees from everything from torn ligaments to injured tendons
From runner’s knee to fraying cartilage, knees are involved in 40% of sports injuries. But it can be hard to pin down what’s wrong, or what to do about it. Just because knee issues are common, that doesn’t mean we should ignore them and soldier on.
What Is Iliopsoas Bursitis?
Iliopsoas bursitis, also called hip bursitis, is inflammation of the iliopsoas bursa. This bursa is a large fluid-filled sac found under the iliopsoas muscle, which supports hip movement. The iliopsoas bursa provides cushion for tendons, ligaments, and muscles to prevent friction during movement.
Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it
Research on electrolyte supplementation is mostly aimed at athletes, she said. Some sources say that water is fine for anyone in an activity that lasts less than an hour; some say even more activity is needed before anything beyond water is helpful.
From Surgery to Sports: ACL Reconstruction Recovery Explained
An ACL rupture (complete tear) is often treated with reconstruction surgery, in which the torn ligament is rebuilt with new tissue.
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