Abstract
Overuse injuries result from repetitive stress placed on the body that then causes injury to various tissue leading to pain and debility. Tissues that are affected include tendons, bone, periosteum, nerves, and bursa. This chapter will review the basic presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for each condition.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Rheumatology for Primary Care Providers |
Subtitle of host publication | A Clinical Casebook |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 211-241 |
Number of pages | 31 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030806996 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030806989 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Bursitis
- Bursopathy
- Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)
- Periostitis
- Peripheral nerve entrapment
- Repetitive strain
- Shin splints
- Stress fracture
- Tendinopathy