Leg length discrepancies are a fairly common occurrence in individuals of all age groups. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons indicates that 32 percent of individuals in a 600 person study had a leg length discrepancy of 1/5 inch to 3/5...
Breaking your femur -- the bone in your thigh -- can lead to your leg becoming shorter once healed, especially if the bone was broken into several pieces or there was damage to the surrounding muscle and tissue, says the American Academy of...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says that more than 193,000 hip replacements are performed annually. A hip replacement is indicated for people who suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and traumatic arthritis of the...
There are both medical and non-medical reasons for feeling unbalanced when walking on a treadmill. Leg length discrepancies, inner-ear disorders and motion sickness are among the medical causes. Your inner ear is the part of your ear that lies...
Discrepancies in leg length, or uneven legs, may be due to congenital differences in the length of the femur. Imbalances in the muscles that attach to the hip girdle, including the lower back and abdominal muscles, can also cause uneven legs....
Knee pain after cycling usually occurs in the spring during early riding season, according to RoadCycling.com. Don't let knee pain end your cycling season early. The problem is usually easily fixed with bike adjustments and doing home treatment...
Hip replacement surgery can be a godsend for those who suffer from chronic, end-stage arthritis. Removal of arthritic joint surfaces and replacing them with artificial components can mean a significant improvement in quality of life. For all the...
Marathons and other long-distance running put a tremendous strain on your body. Small problems which wouldn't even be noticeable on a 5- or 10-kilometer run can be debilitating over 26 miles. Runners who have had hip fractures may have unequal leg...
While cycling is considered a low-impact exercise, your foot is the contact point with the pedals of your bicycle. As a result, foot problems are not uncommon for bicycle riders. Pushing yourself beyond your limits on your bicycle can lead to a...
Your pelvis plays a role in your running biomechanics. A correctly aligned pelvis can improve your running economy. An incorrect pelvic tilt can raise your risk for overuse injuries, which are common among runners. Overuse injuries happen when you...
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, or Perthes disease, is a condition where the top part of the thigh bone temporarily does not get adequate blood supply. This causes the ball-shaped part of the hip bone to die. This condition occurs in children and the...
A number of factors will cause lateral hip pain when you run. Age, poor footwear, running on uneven ground and increasing your distance too quickly all raise risk for conditions that cause hip pain. Such conditions include iliotibial band friction...
Many cyclists are quite passionate about their sport, and they spend a lot of time in the saddle. Unfortunately, this dedication can lead to overuse injuries, such as biking knee pain. Weak muscles and tight tendons may cause knee pain, although...
Running provides a variety of physical and mental benefits -- weight control, cardiovascular health, stress relief and even a more active social network. However, it demands a lot of the muscles and joints of your lower body, including those of...
Orthopedic shoes are specially created footwear that can help to compensate for deformities of the foot, hip and knee. These deformities can cause changes in walking habits, and can also cause considerable pain if uncorrected. In some cases,...
Running is one of the most effective and accessible types of cardiovascular exercise and is a fast way to tone your lower body. However, if you don’t balance your running with other fitness activities you will develop muscle imbalances...
Running on a treadmill offers distinct advantages over running outdoors. The deck is softer than asphalt or concrete, foul weather and high winds are not factors, you can calculate the distance you cover with great precision, and you can bail at...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, running places a significant amount of stress on the knees, and runners may experience numerous conditions that cause pain around the knee, such as anterior knee pain syndrome,...
Numerous conditions can cause left hip pain. According to the MedlinePlus website, hip-related pain may be felt in the hip or elsewhere in the affected-side lower extremity, such as the groin or mid-thigh. Hip pain can be caused by traumatic...
The Achilles tendon connects the heal bone to the calf muscles. It is the largest tendon in the human body, used for walking, running and jumping. Rarely does a pediatric patient, under the age of 14, have problems with tendinopathy, or rupture of...
Running improves both your physical and mental health, requires no fancy equipment, and can be done almost anywhere. But the benefits to your waistline, your cardiovascular system, your leg muscles and your mind don't come cheap. If you run...
General pain on the front of your knee is often referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome caused by the repetitive movements of cycling. Injuries that also lead to patellofemoral pain include tendinosis of the quadriceps and patellar. Treatment...
Most runners experience significant pain in one or both hips at some point. Because of the large number of muscles, tendons and other connective tissues in the area, the causes and exact location of hip pain vary. Acute or chronic hip pain that...
When you are a runner, numerous factors can lead to knee pain. The majority of knee problems that result from running are classified as overuse injuries. Risk factors for such injuries include increasing distance or intensity too rapidly, poor...
One of the most common causes of hip pain when running is iliotibial band, or IT band, syndrome. The IT band consists of a tough group of fibers that run from your hip to below your knee. Overpronation raises your risk for this syndrome. This...
Piriformis syndrome can be a frustrating condition, especially when it keeps you from cycling. Piriformis syndrome is an irritation of your sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. An estimated 0.33 to 6 percent of individuals with lower back pain...
A burning sensation in your knee after working out usually indicates an overuse injury. Iliotibal band syndrome, patellar tendinitis and bursitis can all cause a burning sensation in your knees during and after working out. These are treatable...
Most of the considerable burden that running places on your musculoskeletal system is absorbed by your legs, where muscles, tendons and ligaments are routinely sore or injured. But your lower abdomen, or suprapubic region, as the site of...
The hip is an extraordinarily complex joint as human joints go. It's a ball-and-socket arrangement that allows movement of the thigh in virtually any direction, rather than in a single plane or pair of planes, and includes well over a half dozen...
