Although there are thousands of injuries or ailments that can occur, there are some that seem to happen far more commonly than others.

In my Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery practice, and in top Sports Medicine Centers around the country, 90% of the patients present with one or more of the following conditions:

1. Rotator Cuff
2. Elbow Tendinitis
3. Repetitive Strains
4. Knee Arthritis
5. Hip Arthritis
6. Hip Bursitis
7. Knee Cartilage Tear
8. Patellar Pain
9. Infrapatelllar Tendinitis
10. ACL Tear
11. ITB Friction Syndrome
12. Muscle Pulls
13. Tennis Leg
14. Shin Splints
15. Achilles Tendinitis
16. Ankle Sprains
17. Heel Pain
18. Stress Fractures
19. Low Back Pain
20. Neck Degenerative Disease

Click on any of the following links to learn more about the diagnosis, causes, treatment, and prevention of these common culprits. Get them before they get you.

Much of this information is provided through the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and their “OrthoInfo” consumer website. I also cover ALL these issues in far greater detail in my best-selling FrameWork book and the FrameWork “Active For Life” book series.

1. Rotator Cuff

• Shoulder Impingement (Bursitis, Tendininitis)
• Shoulder Anatomy & Common Problems
• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Shoulder Exercises
• Throwing Injuries
• More Shoulder Info

2. Elbow Tendinitis

“Tennis Elbow” and “Golfer’s Elbow”

• Tennis Elbow
• Elbow Throwing Injuries
• Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow Exercises (Prevention & Rehab)
• More Elbow Info

3. Repetitive Strains

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Others

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Video
• Carpal Tunnel Exercises & Prevention
• More Hand & Wrist Info

4. Knee Joint Arthritis

• Knee Arthritis
• PRP for Knee Arthritis
• Knee Arthritis Video
• Patellar (Kneecap) Pain Syndrome
• Knee Exercises
• Knee Joint Replacement— Intro
• Knee Replacement Video I
• Knee Replacement Video II
• Knee Replacement Exercise Program
• More Knee Info

5. Hip Joint Arthritis

• Hip Arthritis
• Hip Total Joint Replacement
• Hip Replacement Video
• Hip Replacement Exercise Program
• Hip Joint Replacement Education
• More Hip Info

6. Hip Bursitis

• Hip Bursitis

7. Knee Cartilage Tear

• Meniscus Tears
• Meniscus Tear Video
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Meniscal Transplantation
• Articular Cartilage (Joint Surface) Restoration & Regeneration

8. Patellar Pain Syndrome

• Patellar (Kneecap) Pain Syndrome
• Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
• “Noisy” Knees

9. Infrapatellar Tendinitis

“Jumper’s Knee”

• Jumper’s Knee

10. “ACL” Tear

“Trick Knee”

• ACL Injuries
• ACL Current Research
• ACL Reconstruction Surgery

11. “ITB” friction syndrome

• ITB Tendinitis (The Band)

12. Muscle pulls

• Hamstring Strain
• Thigh Muscle Strains
• Hip Muscle Strain
• Preventing Muscle Pulls

13. Tennis Leg

• Gastroc Muscle Pull/Tear
• Preventing Muscle Pulls

14. Shin Splints

• Shin Splints
• Preventing Running Injuries
• Training Footwear— What’s Best?

15. Achilles tendinitis

• Achilles Tears
• Achilles Tendinitis

16. Ankle Sprains

“Weak Ankles”

• Ankle Sprain
• Foot & Ankle General Exercises

17. Heel Pain

Planter Fasciitis and Heel Spur Syndrome

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Heel Pain— other factors
• Pick the Right Footwear
• Orthotic Devices (inserts)

18. Stress Fractures

• What’s a Stress Fracture?
• Foot & Ankle Stress Fractures
• Healthy & Strong Bones
• Calcium, Vitamin D  & Your Bones

19. Low Back Pain

Strain, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, etc.

• Low Back Pain & Anatomy
• Spine Function Basics
• Herniated Disc
• Herniated Disc Video
• Sciatica (Pinched Nerve)
• Low Back Pain Treatment Options
• Artificial Lumbar Disc replacement
• Low Back Emergency (Cauda Equina Syndrome)
• Spine Conditioning (General Exercises)
• Low Back Surgery Exercise Rehab Guide
• More Lower Back Info

20. Neck Degenerative Disease

• Neck Sprains & Strains
• Neck Pain
• Pinched Nerve
• Neck Arthritis
• Spine Conditioning (General Exercises)
• More Cervical Spine Info