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Muscles, bones and joints

When we talk about the musculoskeletal system, we are referring to our muscles, tendons, skeleton, and joints. Above all though, to the way these interact as smoothly as possible to enable us to jump, run, or work. Many musculoskeletal disorders can be attributed to wear and tear – particularly to a lack of exercise and too much sitting down.

Muscle strain

A muscle strain is one of the most common sport injuries, in which the muscle is overstretched through heavy strain.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis occurs due to joint wear and is often associated with aging. Joints typically become stiff and painful. Targeted movement is a key therapeutic measure for osteoarthritis.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or bone atrophy, occurs in many older women. The condition causes bones to break more easily.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis typically causes chronic inflammation of multiple joints. As a result, the joints can become deformed and stiff over time.

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Back pain and lower back pain

Lower back pain is very common and is usually harmless. The most effective way to prevent back pain is regular exercise.

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Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain is one of the most common joint problems, though its cause is not always easy to identify. People with shoulder pain should avoid arm movements that place too much strain on the joint.

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Neuralgic amyotrophy

Neuralgic amyotrophy causes severe pain in the arm and shoulder. It is due to an inflammation of certain nerves.

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Wrist injury

There are different types of wrist injury which vary a lot in terms of their symptoms and treatment.

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Anterior knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome)

Anterior knee pain is one of the most common knee problems. It particularly affects people involved in sports.

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Dislocated kneecap (patellar dislocation)

Patellar dislocation is when the kneecap pops out of its groove. This often occurs during sports.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis can occur because of heavy use of and excessive strain on a tendon. An irritated tendon requires a period of rest.

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Osteoarthritis of the knee (gonarthrosis)

Osteoarthritis of the knee typically begins with knee pain that initially only occurs with strain. For example, it is fostered by being overweight or severe strain such as frequent kneeling.

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Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is usually caused by too little sunlight and can affect the bone metabolism.

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Slipped (herniated) disc

A slipped disc can go unnoticed, but also cause severe discomfort. The pain usually goes away within six weeks.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder in which the brain’s ability to process pain is disrupted. The things that help people with fibromyalgia differ greatly.

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Hallux valgus

Hallux valgus is also known as a bunion and is one of the most common foot deformities. Treatment is only needed for the deformity if it causes problems.

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Hernias

Most hernias occur when part of the bowel or peritoneum pushes through a gap in the abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. It is mainly men who develop them.

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Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis)

Osteoarthritis of the hip often begins gradually. Pain when moving is one of the first signs. The main ways to treat it are movement, physiotherapy and taking pain medication.

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Meniscus tear

Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries in sports, especially in ball sports like soccer. They occur when the knee is twisted while under heavy strain.

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Neck pain

Acute neck pain is very common and usually harmless. It is often caused by muscle tension, for example, as a result of spending long hours sitting at a computer or sleeping in certain positions.

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Bursitis

Swelling and pain, around the knee for example, may be a sign of bursitis.

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Frozen shoulder

The term “frozen shoulder” refers to gradual stiffness and pain in the shoulder that occurs for no apparent reason. Frozen shoulder generally clears up by itself.

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Tenosynovitis (tendon sheath inflammation)

Tenosynovitis often occurs as a result of excessive strain on the hands, arms, or feet. If the affected area is rested, the symptoms normally disappear on their own.

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Adolescent scoliosis

Adolescent scoliosis is a twisting of the spine. The cause is unclear. If the twisting remains, it has to be checked regularly.

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Broken ankle

If the foot rolls too heavily, for example while playing sports, the upper ankle joint can break. This can affect one or several bones. A broken ankle usually heals easily.

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Sprained ankle

Ankle sprains are common. Twisting overstretches the ligaments. What is more, small blood vessels rupture and the ankle swells up.

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Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow is usually caused by repetitive movements or too much strain – for instance, during sports or when doing manual labor. Certain treatments can relieve the pain or speed up recovery.

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Sarcomas

Sarcomas are rare tumors. There are over 100 different subtypes of them. Sarcomas occur mainly in soft tissue, but also in bone.

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Cruciate ligament rupture

Cruciate ligament ruptures usually occur in ball sports or skiing. Whether surgery has to be done on a rupture also depends on the stability of the knee and the age of the person affected.

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