Conditions

Yoga Injury Prevention

Rotator Cuff Syndrome

DEFINITION: Tear or total break in one or more shoulder...
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Rib Fracture

Ribs can fracture from falls, and in osteoporosis, from coughing...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune inflammatory condition swelling, tightening and misshaping joints typically...
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Retrolisthesis

DEFINITION: Backward sliding of one vertebra relative to the one...
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Retinal Tear

The retina is the light-sensitive part of the eye. When...
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Restless Legs Syndrome

DEFINITION:Usually occurring when a person is lying down, restless leg...
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Quadratus Lumborum Spasm

DEFINITION: Involuntary prolonged and painful tightening of the large rectangular...
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Pregnancy (Second and Third Trimesters)

Usually divided into three month trimesters. These contraindications apply only...
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Posterior Total Hip Replacement

Surgical insertion of metal and plastic artificial joint in which...
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

The posterior cruciate ligament goes from the front of the...