Ligament and muscle Injuries
| Symptoms | Pain and inflammation, limited mobility. |
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| Treatments | main focus is RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. Applies to all areas of the body. |
Tendonitis or Bursitis
| Symptoms | Extreme pain while mobile. |
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| Treatments | Surgical therapies for chronic hip overuse injuries, Low-energy extracorporeal shock wave (ECSW) therapy. |
Hip Pointer
| Symptoms | Painful, acute injury to the iliac crest of the pelvis. Treatment: ice, anti-inflammatory and pain medication, compression, and rest of the affected hip until symptoms improve. |
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| Treatments | Groin/thigh strain – Sudden sharp pain in the groin area. A pull, tear, or rupture to any of the adductor muscles. Treatment: cold therapy and compression to limit bleeding and swelling, groin support strapping, strengthening exercises. |
Quadriceps Contusion
| Symptoms | Broken blood vessels, crushed muscle tissue. |
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| Treatments | Ice, compression, elevated for 24-48 hours, limited movement. |
Snappy Hip Syndrome
| Symptoms | Snapping sound or sensation when mobile can cause pain and weakness. |
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| Treatments | Reduce or modify activity, ice, over-the-counter pain relievers. |