You don't have to be a tennis player to get tennis elbow. It’s when the tendons in the elbow become swollen. This swelling occurs when you overuse the tendons while doing activities that require repeating the same motion over and over. Although not as common, a direct blow to the elbow can also raise your chance of getting tennis elbow. Your elbow is where your humerus, the large bone in your upper arm, meets the radius and ulna, the 2 bones in your lower arm, or forearm. On either side and slightly in front of the point of your elbow, there are 2 bumps called lateral epicondyles. The medical term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis.
Bursitis is an inflammation of a closed sac of fluid located near the joints called a bursa. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it causes joint pain and swelling. Learn about the causes and treatment of bursitis, as well as what you can do to help prevent its recurrence.
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that add strength and give stability to a joint. The medial and lateral collateral ligaments of the knee can be damaged when the knee is hit on the outer side, as can occur in football or hockey. This video looks at how these injuries are treated and what can be done to prevent them.
An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries. It occurs when your foot turns in on itself, stretching and weakening the ligaments that bridge the ankle and foot bones. This video explains the possible causes, recommended treatment, and what you can do to prevent a sprain.
