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A

Abdominal muscle strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Ace bandage
Achilles tendon injury
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration of Achilles tendonitis *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
ACL -- see Anterior cruciate ligament
Acromioclavicular separation (shoulder separation)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration, phase I
        illustration, phase II
        text
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Alcohol in diet
Altitude sickness
Amenorrhea, athletic
Ankle
    fracture
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    peroneal tendon strain
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    sprain
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
Anorexia nervosa
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
    reconstruction
        illustration
        text
    sprain
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration of anterior cruciate ligament tear *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
Arch pain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration of arches of the foot
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Arthritis
    illustration of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis *
    osteoarthritis, diagnosis and treatment *
Arthroscopy
    for knee
overview to remove or repair damaged meniscus (knee) Asthma, exercise-induced Athlete's foot diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Athletic amenorrhea

Athletic shoes

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B  
Back
back and neck muscles, illustration * herniated disk diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises pain, low back acute low back pain -
diagnosis and treatment exercises for the lower back (pdf file) -
illustration of strained lower back muscles * pain, upper back diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises rhomboid muscle strain or spasm diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises scoliosis illustration text spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises illustration of spondylolisthesis * illustration of spondylolysis * rehabilitation exercises tailbone (coccyx) injuries Baker's cyst diagnosis and treatment illustration Baseball finger (mallet finger) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Biceps tendonitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Bicipital tendonitis -- see Biceps tendonitis Blisters
Body fat
Body mass index (BMI), chart for calculating Bone chips (osteochondritis dissecans) of the elbow diagnosis and treatment illustration Bone chips (osteochondritis dissecans) of the knee diagnosis and treatment illustration Boxer's fracture diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Brachial plexus injury (stinger/burner) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Brain injury, concussion Breaststroker's knee * Broken ankle diagnosis and treatment rehabilitation exercises illustration text Broken arm (forearm) Broken collarbone diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration, phase I illustration, phase II text Broken nose * Broken wrist navicular/scaphoid fracture diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text overview Bruise hip pointer diagnosis and treatment illustration nose * thigh (quadriceps contusion) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Bulimia nervosa Bunion diagnosis and treatment illustration surgery to remove (bunionectomy) Bunionectomy illustration text Burner/stinger (brachial plexus injury) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Bursitis elbow (olecranon) diagnosis and treatment illustration pes anserine (knee) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises prepatellar (knee) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises shoulder diagnosis and treatment * illustration * thigh (trochanteric) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Buttocks gluteal strain diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises piriformis syndrome diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises


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C  
Caffeine and athletic performance
Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Calcium in diet*  - 
Calf strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Canes
    how to choose and use
    illustration, how to use
Capsulitis, adhesive (frozen shoulder)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Carbohydrates in healthy diet
Carpal tunnel syndrome
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Cast care *
Charley horse *
Chondral/osteochondral fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Chondromalacia
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Circuit training Clavicle (collarbone), fractured diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration, phase I illustration, phase II text Coccyx (tailbone) injuries Cold injury frostbite * hypothermia Collarbone (clavicle), broken diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration, phase I illustration, phase II text Compartment syndrome in shin pain * overview Concussion Contusion hip pointer diagnosis and treatment illustration quadriceps (thigh) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Corneal abrasion diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Costochondral separation diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Cramps, muscle * Creatine
Cross-training Crutches, how to use illustration * text * Cyst, Baker's diagnosis and treatment illustration


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D  
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Diet
    body mass index (BMI), chart for calculating
    caffeine and athletic performance
    calcium *
    creatine
    disorder
        anorexia nervosa
        bulimia nervosa
    eating healthy snacks
    fluids and hydration
    Food pyramid illustration & booklet (Steps to a Healthier You from the USDA)
    healthy diet
    iron
    precompetition meals
    strategies for weight gain
    strategies for weight loss
Disk, herniated
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Dislocation
    finger
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    shoulder
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part I
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part II
        rehabilitation exercises

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E  
Ear infection, outer (otitis externa)
Ear, illustration *
Eating disorder
    anorexia nervosa
    bulimia nervosa
Elastic bandage
Elbow
    bursitis (olecranon)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
    lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    medial apophysitis (Little Leaguer's elbow)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
Electrical nerve stimulation Epicondylitis lateral (tennis elbow) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises medial (golfer's elbow) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Equipment, mouth guards Ergonomics exercises to do at work illustration text proper posture at work illustration text Exercise (See also Rehabilitation exercises)
after delivery illustration overview stretching and strengthening exercises
circuit training cross-training during pregnancy basic exercises illustration in treating obesity * overview (starting a program, benefits)
perceived exertion scale
running or jogging strength training
beginning strength training lower body and abdominal exercises overview of basics upper body exercises stretching illustration text
swimming and water exercise walking for fitness Exercise-induced asthma External otitis


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F  
Fasciitis, plantar
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Fat in healthy diet
Fatigue and jet lag
Femur fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration of femur fracture and repair
Fiber in healthy diet
Fifth metacarpal fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Fifth metatarsal fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Finger
    dislocation
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    fracture
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    mallet/baseball
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    sprain
        diagnosis and treatment *
finger and thumb sprain: Illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises trigger diagnosis and treatment illustration
First aid, RICE Fitness plan Fluids and hydration Food groups in healthy diet Food pyramid illustration & booklet (Steps to a Healthier You from the USDA) Foot (See also Toe) (See also Toenail) arch pain diagnosis and treatment illustration of arches of the foot illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises athlete's foot diagnosis and treatment * illustration * blisters bunion diagnosis and treatment illustration fracture, fifth metatarsal diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises ganglion cyst diagnosis and treatment illustration removal metatarsalgia diagnosis and treatment illustration Morton's neuroma diagnosis and treatment illustration over-pronation diagnosis and treatment illustration of pronation plantar fasciitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises plantar warts diagnosis and treatment * illustration * posterior tibial tendon injury diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises
sesamoid injury diagnosis and treatment illustration sprain diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Forearm fracture Fracture ankle diagnosis and treatment illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises cast care * chondral (osteochondral) diagnosis and treatment illustration clavicle (collarbone) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase II rehabilitation exercises femur diagnosis and treatment illustration of femur fracture and repair fifth metacarpal diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises fifth metatarsal diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises finger diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises forearm nose * pelvic avulsion diagnosis and treatment illustration spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises illustration of spondylolisthesis * illustration of spondylolysis * rehabilitation exercises stress diagnosis and treatment * illustration *
treatment wrist
general diagnosis and treatment illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises navicular (scaphoid) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises overview Frostbite * Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) diagnosis and treatment * rehabilitation exercises illustration text


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G  
Gaining weight
Ganglion cyst
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    removal (ganglionectomy)
Gluteal strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Groin hernia
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration *
Groin strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text

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H  
Hamstring strain
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Hand
    (See also Finger)
    (See also Thumb)
    blisters
    fracture, fifth metacarpal
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    ganglion cyst
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        removal
    ulnar neuropathy (handlebar palsy)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
Handlebar palsy (ulnar neuropathy)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Head injury, concussion
Healthy diet
Healthy snacks
Heat illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke)
Heat therapy
Heel
    Achilles tendon injury
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration of Achilles tendonitis *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
pain plantar fasciitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Hernia, groin (inguinal) diagnosis and treatment illustration *
Hernia, sports diagnosis and treatment illustration Herniated disk diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Herpes gladiatorum Hip bruise (hip pointer) diagnosis and treatment illustration flexor strain diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises pelvic avulsion fracture diagnosis and treatment illustration snapping hip syndrome diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises
Home exercise equipment Housemaid's knee Hydration and fluids Hypothermia


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I  
Ice therapy
Iliotibial band syndrome
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Illustrations
    abdominal muscle strain
    Achilles tendonitis *
        ankle sprain *    
    anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
        reconstruction
        tear *
    arches of the foot
    arthritis *
    athlete's foot *
back and neck muscles * Baker's cyst biceps tendonitis * broken collarbone (fractured clavicle) * bunion
bunionectomy calcaneal apophysitis (Sever's disease) calf strain cane, how to use carpal tunnel syndrome * corneal abrasion * crutches, how to use * de Quervain's tenosynovitis * dislocated finger dislocated shoulder * ear * elbow (olecranon) bursitis femur fracture and repair fifth metacarpal fracture fifth metatarsal fracture
finger and thumb sprain * finger fractures foot sprain ganglion cyst gluteal strain groin (inguinal) hernia * groin strain hamstring strain * herniated disk * hip flexor strain hip pointer iliotibial band syndrome * ingrown toenail knee bursitis labral tear of the shoulder lateral collateral ligament tear lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) *
leg anatomy * lower back muscle strain * mallet finger (baseball finger) * medial apophysitis (Little Leaguer's elbow) medial collateral ligament tear * medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) * meniscal (cartilage) tear * metatarsalgia Morton's neuroma navicular (scaphoid) fracture neck strain and neck spasm * Osgood-Schlatter disease * osteitis pubis osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips) of the elbow osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips) of the knee patellar (kneecap) subluxation patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) * pelvic avulsion fractures peroneal tendon strain pes anserine (knee) bursitis * piriformis syndrome * plantar fasciitis * plantar warts * posterior cruciate ligament tear posterior tibial tendonitis pronation radial head fracture rehabilitation exercises abdominal muscle strain Achilles tendon injury ankle fracture ankle laxity ankle sprain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain arch pain biceps tendonitis brachial plexus injury (stinger/burner) broken collarbone (fractured clavicle), phase I broken collarbone (fractured clavicle), phase II calf strain carpal tunnel syndrome de Quervain's tenosynovitis dislocated shoulder, part I dislocated shoulder, part II fifth metacarpal fracture fifth metatarsal fracture finger dislocation finger fracture finger sprain foot sprain frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) gluteal strain groin strain hamstring strain herniated disk hip flexor strain iliotibial band syndrome lateral collateral ligament sprain lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Little Leaguer's elbow (medial apophysitis) low back pain - mallet finger medial collateral ligament sprain medial epicondylitis meniscal (cartilage) tear navicular (scaphoid) fracture neck spasm neck strain Osgood-Schlatter disease patellar (kneecap) subluxation patellar tendonitis patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) peroneal tendon strain pes anserine (knee) bursitis piriformis syndrome plantar fasciitis posterior cruciate ligament sprain posterior tibial tendonitis prepatellar (knee) bursitis quadriceps contusion (thigh bruise) and strain radial head fracture rhomboid muscle strain rotator cuff injury shin pain (shin splints) shoulder bursitis shoulder separation, phase I shoulder separation, phase II shoulder subluxation, part I shoulder subluxation, part II snapping hip spondylolysis sternoclavicular joint separation triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries triceps tendonitis trochanteric bursitis ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier's thumb) ulnar neuropathy upper back pain wrist sprain wrist tendonitis rhomboid muscle strain/spasm * rib injury * rotator cuff injury * scoliosis shin splints * shoulder bursitis * shoulder separation * snapping hip syndrome * spondylolisthesis * spondylolysis * sports hernia sternoclavicular joint separation stinger stress fracture * thigh bruise (quadriceps contusion) triangular fibrocartilage complex triceps tendonitis trigger finger trochanteric bursitis turf toe * ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier's thumb) ulnar neuropathy (handlebar palsy) upper back pain wrist sprain * wrist tendonitis Impetigo Ingrown toenail diagnosis and treatment illustration Inguinal hernia diagnosis and treatment illustration * Iron


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J  
Jet lag
Jogging
Jumper's knee (patellar tendonitis) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text


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K  
Knee
    anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
        illustration
        text
    anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration of anterior cruciate ligament tear *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    arthroscopic meniscectomy
    arthroscopy
    Baker's cyst
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
    iliotibial band syndrome
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    lateral collateral ligament sprain
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration of lateral collateral ligament tear
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    medial collateral ligament sprain
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration of medial collateral ligament tear *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    meniscal (cartilage) tear
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    Osgood-Schlatter disease
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
pain patellar (kneecap) subluxation diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises
rehabilitation exercises pes anserine bursitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises posterior cruciate ligament sprain diagnosis and treatment illustration of posterior cruciate ligament tear illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises prepatellar bursitis diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises
sprain, overview


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L  
Labral tear of the shoulder
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Lateral collateral ligament sprain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration of lateral collateral ligament tear
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Little Leaguer's elbow (medial apophysitis)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Losing weight
Low back pain
    acute low back pain - 
exercises for the lower back (pdf file) - illustration of strained lower back muscles *

Lumbar stenosis

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M  
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) *
Mallet finger (baseball finger)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Meals, precompetition
Medial apophysitis (Little Leaguer's elbow)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Medial collateral ligament sprain
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration of medial collateral ligament tear *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Meniscal (cartilage) tear
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Meniscectomy, arthroscopic
Metatarsalgia
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Morton's neuroma
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Mountain sickness
Mouth guards
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) *
Muscle spasms (cramps) *
Muscle strains *

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N  
Nasal fracture *
Nasal septum, injured *
Navicular (scaphoid) fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Neck
    brachial plexus injury (stinger/burner)
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
injuries, overview spasm diagnosis and treatment * illustration of neck spasm * rehabilitation exercises illustration text strain diagnosis and treatment * illustration of neck strain * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Neuroma, Morton's diagnosis and treatment illustration Neuropathy, ulnar (handlebar palsy) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Nose injury * Nutrition -- see Diet


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O  
Obesity, role of exercise in treatment *
Olecranon bursitis
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Osgood-Schlatter disease
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Osteitis pubis
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Osteoarthritis
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Osteochondral (chondral) fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips) of the elbow
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Osteochondritis dissecans (bone chips) of the knee
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Otitis externa (outer ear infection)
Over-pronation
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration of pronation
Overuse injuries

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P  
Patellar (kneecap) subluxation
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Patellar malalignment
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration 
        text 
Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Patellofemoral pain syndrome 
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration 
        text 
Pelvic avulsion fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Peroneal tendon strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Pes anserine (knee) bursitis
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Physical therapy
Pigeon toe Piriformis syndrome diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Plantar fasciitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Plantar warts diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Posterior cruciate ligament sprain diagnosis and treatment illustration of posterior cruciate ligament tear rehabilitation exercises illustration text Posterior tibial tendonitis diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Posture (sitting, standing, lifting) illustration text Precompetition meals Pregnancy, exercise during Prepatellar (knee) bursitis diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Protein in healthy diet Pulled muscle -- see Strain

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Q  

Quadriceps (thigh) contusion and strain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text

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R  
Rehabilitation exercises
    abdominal muscle strain
        illustration
        text
    Achilles tendon injury
        illustration
        text
    ankle fracture
        illustration
        text
    ankle sprain
        illustration
        text
    anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain
        illustration
        text
    arch pain
        illustration
        text
    biceps tendonitis
        illustration
        text
    brachial plexus injury (stinger/burner)
        illustration
        text
    broken collarbone (fractured clavicle)
        illustration, phase I
        illustration, phase II
        text
    calf strain
        illustration
        text
    carpal tunnel syndrome
        illustration
        text
    de Quervain's tenosynovitis
        illustration
        text
    dislocated shoulder
        illustration, part I
        illustration, part II
        text
    fifth metacarpal fracture
        illustration
        text
    fifth metatarsal fracture
        illustration
        text
    finger dislocation
        illustration
        text
    finger fracture
        illustration
        text
    finger sprain
        illustration
        text
    foot sprain
        illustration
        text
    frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
        illustration
        text
    gluteal strain
        illustration
        text
    groin strain
        illustration
        text
    hamstring strain
        illustration
        text
    herniated disk
        illustration
        text
    hip flexor strain
        illustration
        text
    iliotibial band syndrome
        illustration
        text
    lateral collateral ligament sprain
        illustration
        text
    lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
        illustration
        text
    Little Leaguer's elbow (medial apophysitis)
        illustration
        text
    low back pain -     
    mallet finger (baseball finger)
        illustration
        text
    medial collateral ligament sprain
        illustration
        text
    medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
        illustration
        text
    meniscal (cartilage) tear
        illustration
        text
    navicular (scaphoid) fracture
        illustration
        text
    neck spasm
        illustration
        text
    neck strain
        illustration
        text
    Osgood-Schlatter disease
        illustration
        text
    patellar (kneecap) subluxation
        illustration
        text
    patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
        illustration
        text
    patellofemoral pain syndrome 
        illustration 
        text 
    peroneal tendon strain
        illustration
        text
    pes anserine (knee) bursitis
        illustration
        text
    piriformis syndrome
        illustration
        text
    plantar fasciitis
        illustration
        text
    posterior cruciate ligament sprain
        illustration
        text
    Posterior tibial tendon injury
        text
    posterior tibial tendonitis
        illustration
    prepatellar (knee) bursitis
        illustration
        text
    quadriceps contusion (thigh bruise) and strain
        illustration
        text
    rhomboid muscle strain or spasm
        illustration
        text
    rotator cuff injury
        illustration
        text
    shin pain (shin splints)
        illustration
        text
    shoulder bursitis
        illustration
        text
    shoulder separation
        illustration, phase I
        illustration, phase II
        text
    shoulder subluxation
        illustration, part I
        illustration, part II
        text
    snapping hip syndrome
        illustration
        text
    spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis
        illustration
        text
    sternoclavicular joint separation
        illustration
        text
    triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries
        illustration
        text
    triceps tendonitis
        illustration
        text
    trochanteric bursitis
        illustration
        text
    ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier's thumb)
        illustration
        text
    ulnar neuropathy (handlebar palsy)
        illustration
        text
    upper back pain
        illustration
        text
    wrist sprain
        illustration
        text
    wrist tendonitis
        illustration
        text
Rheumatoid arthritis
    illustration *
Rhomboid muscle strain or spasm
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Rib injury
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
Ringworm Rotator cuff injury diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rotator cuff * rehabilitation exercises illustration, part I illustration, part II text Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration
text Running
Running shoes, how to choose illustration text Ruptured disk diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text


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Sacroiliac pain
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Salt/sodium in healthy diet
Scaphoid (navicular) fracture
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Sciatica
    illustration
    in piriformis syndrome *
Scoliosis
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Separation
    costochondral
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
    shoulder
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase I
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase II
        rehabilitation exercises
Sesamoid injury diagnosis and treatment illustration Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) diagnosis and treatment illustration Shin pain (shin splints) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Shoulder biceps tendonitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises bursitis diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises dislocation diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part II rehabilitation exercises frozen (adhesive capsulitis) diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises
injuries, overview labral tear diagnosis and treatment illustration rotator cuff injury diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part II illustration of rotator cuff * rehabilitation exercises separation diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, phase II rehabilitation exercises sternoclavicular joint separation diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises subluxation diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part II rehabilitation exercises Skier's thumb (ulnar collateral ligament sprain) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Skin athlete's foot diagnosis and treatment * illustration * herpes gladiatorum impetigo plantar warts diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Sling
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Snacks, healthy Snapping hip syndrome diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Spasm neck diagnosis and treatment * illustration of neck spasm * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises rhomboid muscle diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Spasms, muscle *
Spinal fusion
Spinal instrumentation Spine -- see Back Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis diagnosis and treatment * illustration of spondylolisthesis * illustration of spondylolysis * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Sprain ankle diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) diagnosis and treatment * illustration of anterior cruciate ligament tear * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises finger
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises foot diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises general information *
knee sprain, overview lateral collateral ligament diagnosis and treatment illustration of lateral collateral ligament tear illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises medial collateral ligament diagnosis and treatment * illustration of medial collateral ligament tear * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises posterior cruciate ligament diagnosis and treatment illustration of posterior cruciate ligament tear illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises
thumb sprain diagnosis and treatment illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text ulnar collateral ligament (skier's thumb) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises wrist diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Stenosing tenosynovitis diagnosis and treatment illustration Sternoclavicular joint separation diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Stinger/burner (brachial plexus injury) diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Strain abdominal muscle diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises calf diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises gluteal diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises groin diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises hamstring diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises hip flexor diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises muscle * neck diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises peroneal tendon diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises quadriceps (thigh) diagnosis and treatment illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises rhomboid muscle diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Strength training lower body and abdominal exercises overview of basics upper body exercises Stress fracture diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Stretching illustration text Subluxation patellar (kneecap) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises shoulder diagnosis and treatment * illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part I illustration of rehabilitation exercises, part II rehabilitation exercises Swimmer's ear

Swimming and water exercise

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Tailbone (coccyx) injuries
Tendinitis -- see Tendonitis
Tendonitis
    Achilles
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    biceps
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    hip flexor strain
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
overview patellar (jumper's knee) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises posterior tibial diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises triceps diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises wrist diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises wrist extensor (lateral epicondylitis/tennis elbow) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises wrist flexor (medial epicondylitis/golfer's elbow) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Tenosynovitis, de Quervain's diagnosis and treatment * illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text Tenosynovitis, stenosing diagnosis and treatment illustration Thigh bruise (quadriceps contusion) and strain diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises fracture diagnosis and treatment illustration of femur fracture and repair hamstring strain diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises trochanteric bursitis diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text
Thumb
thumb sprain diagnosis and treatment illustration * rehabilitation exercises illustration text ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier's thumb) diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) diagnosis and treatment * illustration *
Toe broken diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text
pigeon toe toenail injury Toe, turf diagnosis and treatment * illustration * Toenail, ingrown diagnosis and treatment illustration removal
Torticollis Triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries diagnosis and treatment illustration of triangular fibrocartilage complex rehabilitation exercises illustration text Triceps tendonitis diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Trigger finger diagnosis and treatment illustration Trochanteric bursitis diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text Turf toe diagnosis and treatment * illustration *


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Ulnar collateral ligament sprain (skier's thumb)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Ulnar neuropathy (handlebar palsy)
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    rehabilitation exercises
        illustration
        text
Ultrasound treatment Upper back pain diagnosis and treatment illustration rehabilitation exercises illustration text


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Vitamins and minerals in healthy diet
Volkmann's contracture

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Warts, plantar
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Weight
    role of exercise in treating obesity *
    strategies for gaining
    strategies for losing
Wrist
    carpal tunnel syndrome
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration *
        illustration of rehabilitation exercises
        rehabilitation exercises
    fracture
general diagnosis and treatment illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises navicular (scaphoid) fracture diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises overview ganglion cyst diagnosis and treatment illustration removal sprain diagnosis and treatment * illustration * illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises tendonitis diagnosis and treatment illustration illustration of rehabilitation exercises rehabilitation exercises triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries diagnosis and treatment illustration of rehabilitation exercises illustration of triangular fibrocartilage complex rehabilitation exercises Wrist extensor tendonitis -- see Lateral epicondylitis Wrist flexor tendonitis -- see Medial epicondylitis

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