Shoulder Ligament Sprain
There are multiple ligaments that keep the shoulder bones in proper position relative to each
other. These ligaments can be injured during trauma, falls, repetitive stress, or overuse. Damage to these ligaments can cause shoulder pain, instability, dislocation, or impaired range of motion at the joint.
Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments
These ligaments or located in the knee joint, and they help to keep the bones of the upper leg and
lower leg in proper alignment. The ACL is commonly injured while playing sports. The PCL
injury is less common than ACL, but it is usually caused by direct trauma to the knee. Damage to
these structures can cause pain, swelling, instability, locking, and difficulty weight bearing.
Elbow Ligaments
Ligaments around the Elbow can be damaged during falls and trauma. This can cause Elbow
pain and limited range of motion of the Elbow and forearm.
Hip Ligaments
There are multiple ligaments that attach the Femur to the pelvis. These ligaments can be injured
due to trauma or repetitive use. This can cause hip, thigh, or groin pain.
Medial and lateral Collateral Ligaments
These are ligaments on the inner and outer aspects of the knees that help to restrain forces that are acting on the knee in the horizontal plane. Damage to these structures can cause pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty weight bearing.
Ankle Ligament
Sprain
The ligaments on the outside of the ankle are weaker and more prone to injury. Many factors can contribute to “rolling the ankle” and injuring these ligaments. This can cause foot and ankle pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty weight bearing.
Plantar Fascitis
The Plantar fascia is a tissue that covers and supports the muscles on the bottom of the foot.
Increased tension and inflammation of the plantar fascia can cause heel and foot pain. The pain
is usually worse in the morning. Prolonged standing and walking can aggravate symptoms.
Lumbar and Sacrospinous Ligaments
The lumbar and sacral spine has multiple tendons and ligaments that help to support these areas.
Thes ligaments can get weak over time. These ligaments are injured in motor vehicle collisions
and repetitive use. Injury to these ligaments can cause back pain, gluteal pain, and sciatic pain.
