Oct 13, 2020 / Guide

Golfer's elbow or thrower's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a condition that develops when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become irritated, inflamed, and painful.

Jun 9, 2022 / Guide

An ankle fracture occurs when a bone on one or both sides of the ankle is partially or completely broken. Physical therapists help people recover from ankle fractures.

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Fibularis (or peroneal) tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons on the outside of your lower leg. It causes pain on the outside of the ankle and often affects long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers. Get the facts on treatment.

Aug 31, 2022 / Guide

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning between the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the hip bones. Most commonly, bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.

Jan 22, 2022 / Guide

Knee bursitis occurs when one or more of the fluid-filled sacs in the knee become damaged, irritated, or inflamed. Physical therapists help people with knee bursitis reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and weakness in the knee or leg.

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Jun 13, 2020 / Guide

A femur fracture is a break, crack, or crush injury of the (femur) thigh bone. It is sometimes referred to as a hip fracture or broken hip when it occurs near the hip joint.

Jun 30, 2025 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

May 27, 2021 / Guide

De Quervain's tendinitis causes pain and tenderness at the thumb side of the wrist, the base of the thumb, and the forearm.

Apr 21, 2023 / Guide

Ankle impingement occurs when soft or bony tissues become compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward.