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By Michelle Polizzi
Clavicle: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Bone Diseases: Causes and Risk Factors
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Fascia: Structure, Function, Rehab
By Brett Sears, PT
Muscular System Diseases: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Myositis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Paget's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Chiropractic Adjustment: Benefits, Risks, and More
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Myalgia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
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Orthopedist: Expertise, Specialties, and Training
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TMJ Pain Can Be Helped With These Simple Pilates Moves
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MRI With Contrast: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
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The Role of Joints in Your Body
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Ligament Tears: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Effects of Smoking Cigarettes on Musculoskeletal Health
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Normal Function of Tendons Versus Abnormalities
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The Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options of Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome
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The Musculoskeletal System and Disease
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Armpit Pain: Causes, Treatment, When to See a Doctor
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Overview
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6 Orthopedic Problems Seen in Pregnancy
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Muscle Cramp Causes and Treatments
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X-Rays: Uses, Procedure, Results
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The Anatomy of the Lower Leg Muscles
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Hand Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
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Choosing Ice or Heat Application to Treat Injury
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Treatments of a Pulled Muscle
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Costochondritis: Overview and More
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How a High Ankle Sprain Is Treated
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Low Back Strain - Treatment of Back Muscle Injuries
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Pulled Abdominal Muscle Symptoms and Treatment
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