What causes rotator cuff and elbow problems?
Believe it or not, regular wear and tear can slowly damage your rotator cuff. Overuse is a big problem as well by causing small tears and tendonitis. Activities where you repeatedly use your arms above your head – anything from painting to swimming – can lead to problems over time. Tennis or golf elbow is also caused by repetitive movement – this time of the arm, wrist and elbow. As you’d expect, playing golf or tennis can strain the muscles and tendons around the elbow, but so can activities like gardening and cleaning the house if you’re using the same muscles over and over. Q.What are the most common knee injuries? A: Traumatic injuries of the knee are fairly common. These include: • Ligament strains or tears, specifically, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament ( MCL). The ACL helps stabilize the knee joint. When you injure your ACL, your knee becomes unstable, and it will be difficult to make pivoting movements. ACL injuries can strike
