by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) What is Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)? Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) occurs when excessive irritation causes pain at the outside (or lateral) part of the knee. The iliotibial band (ITB) is a type of soft tissue that runs along the...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Diseases
What is HIV Disease and AIDS? HIV disease is due to infection with HIV, a retrovirus. Commonly, HIV is passed on through sexual relations with an infected person, exposure to contaminated blood, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding....
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
What is Hip Impingement? There are 2 types of hip impingement; they may occur alone or together. Pincer-Type Impingement In pincer-type impingement, the hip socket (acetabulum), which is usually angled forward, may be angled toward the back, or protruding bone may be...
by BellairePT | Jul 9, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Hip, Orthopedics
What is Hip Bursitis? Hip bursitis (also called trochanteric bursitis) occurs when one or both of the 2 bursae (fluid-filled sacs on the side of the hip) become damaged, irritated, or inflamed. Bursitis (“-itis” means “inflammation of”) means the bursa has become...
by BellairePT | Jul 7, 2015 | Diagnoses & Conditions, Injuries / Fractures / Tears, Knee
What are Hamstring Injuries? The hamstrings make up the primary muscle group responsible for straightening (extending) the hip and bending (flexing) the knee. It includes a group of 3 muscles along the back of the thigh that connect the pelvis to the leg. The three...
