Different forms of cancer derive their names from the parts of the body in which they begin, the Mayo Clinic reports. Although other types of cancer can metastasize to the bone, the disease named bone cancer starts in the bones themselves,...
Golf and tennis both employ the swinging of an object to strike a ball. Because both of these sports require repetition of that swing, damage to joints, tendons, and muscles can occur over a period of time. You may have heard of tennis elbow, but...
Tennis elbow is a misnomer. While the condition is commonly associated with tennis, it's not exclusive to the sport. Repetitive motion of any type can cause the tendinitis that's termed tennis elbow. Swimming is one of a number of activities that...
Your rotator cuff muscles and tendons rest over the top of the arm bone, connecting your arm to your shoulder. Just as the name sounds, the rotator cuff allows you to move your arm around the shoulder, allowing you flexibility to lift, throw or...
