from a stress fracture. Muscle injuries and strains may occur between the bones, but you can often run with them, unlike a stress fracture.Self-treatmentRest! You may be able to swim or cycle as long as it doesnt provoke pain, but running which
of it to die off, leaving areas of focal degeneration. In this case, the onset of pain may be more insidious and you may notice a swollen area of tendon 1-2in long, tapering at each end. Surgery may well be required.Self-treatmentYou can do a lot to both
which take the elastic strain when the knee is forced inward and hence protect the ligament from further injury. As full movement is restored, the physiotherapist will use quadriceps contractions and ultrasound with progressive cycling-type exercises
to complete the cycle. Arteries contain muscle within their walls, and the blood in them is under much higher pressure than that within the venous system. This is particularly relevant in understanding the injury and healing cycles.Common damage:If you damage
, ice the inflamed area for 15 minutes three times a day and take aspirin or ibuprofen. Ice immediately after running. To hasten recovery, cut down on running or stop altogether. Exercises with a resistance band will help to strengthen muscles
