lateral collateral ligament thinning
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i think it means the ligament is losing its strenght and flexibility.wich woul cause it to snap ot tear easily.
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a) stretching - the objects "necks" or thins down\n\nb) compression - the objects "bellows" or gets fatter
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There's a rolfer here...\n\nhttp://www.samjohnsonrolfing.com/
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it is possible, \nbut the location of swelling rises the suspection for other knee disorders too, you'd better to see your doctor(orthopedist or rheumatologist) , s/he may do some tests and tell you what to do.
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*pulling; that's the 1st blank or (contracting and then relaxing)\n\n\nthe 3rd is flexor and 4th is extensor\ndon't know about the 2nd and 5th
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You can tear a ligament quite easily buddy, Its like stretching a rubber band and then pulling so much it just snaps.. You will find a quite suttle pain or a tightness but after a few days it will get back to normal, try a nice warm bath and then rub some massage oil into affected area..
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read stretching scientifically.... you might be able to download it\nmichael\nwww.bandconsulting.com
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nope, i had that. it stretches the ligaments and tendons when you're growing. but, i grew up to be 6'0 tall and i studied martial arts for several years. it never affected anything.
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In the long run, the ACL will start to deteriorate, and you will not be able to fix it.  The ACL keeps your tibia and fibula from moving forward when the knee is still.  So running on hills, playing basketball (quick starts and stops), or other such activities will be much more difficult, and if you do something that knocks the knee out, you run the chance of ruining other ligaments in the knee.  You have good health insurance since you're in the navy, so get it taken care of now instead of later.
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I had hand surgery about 6 yrs ago. When the weather changes the tendons are very tight. Just have to exercise it more. \n\nNot unless in your case, the ligament wasn't stretched correctly??? The new surgeon might have some new technique to help you. Worth going to that appointment with all your questions.
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rest and let it heal - absolutely nothing else except time can fix this. 6 weeks of low or no leg work
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tendon of Biceps brachii located on radius. Ulner collateral ligament located at juncture of ulna and humerus bones. annular ligament located at junture of fadius and humerus bones.  oblique cord joining ulna and radius.\ntendons:  flexor carpi ulnaris, flexor digitorum profundus, lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle,extender radialis brevis, extensor carpi radialis longus. there are many more.\nthis gives a general idea.
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Its the ACL or MCL I could tell. Its just a matter of if its a sprain tear or rupture. My bet is on small tear.\n\nEdit: They're now saying it might be a sprained knee
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your muscle is shrinking because of lack of use or because of disease.
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The DRX9000 and related machines are just providing something called axial traction (their description of what is occuring as "distraction" is incorrect, at least for the lower back). Although axial traction is a legitimate treatment for low back pain and has been used in the past for herniated discs, for various reasons, it is not the best treatment for those, depending on the type and location of the lesion involved (explaining why is highly technical and requires either significant knowledge of anatomy or a model to show a person what is going on with each type of treatment).\n\nThe treatment of choice for herniated discs, disc degeneration and discogenic pain is something called Cox Distraction Technique.  You can find a certified doctor here:\n\nhttp://www.coxtechnic.com/referrals.asp\n\nFind one in your area and make an appointment.  Likely, the doctor will be happy to give you an earful as to why Cox distraction is the best treatment for these conditions and why flexion distraction is FAR superior to axial traction in their treatment.\n\nBe sure to ask them about the RESEARCH supporting this treatment modality.  Cox distraction is the most rigidly research treament for discogenic pain and much of that research is published in highly prestigious peer reviewed medical journals.\n\nCox is the world authority on conservative care treatment of discogenic back pain.  If you have a herniated disc that is not the rare surgical emergency, this is the treatment you want.
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Ankle weights aren't good for joints and ligaments.  I have seen an exceptionally good player use a weight vest.  It adds weight for resistance but the weight is better distributed on your body.\n\nNot sure where to find it, but sports stores or online would be the best start.
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My First suggestion would be STOP exercing untill you go to the doctor as you may be doing more damage to a ligament ... go see your doctor and follow his/her recommendations religiously