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Joggers nipple
A friction burn caused by repetitive rubbing of clothing against the nipple. This is more common in men.
Collapsed lung
A collapsed lung occurs when there is a build up of air in the space between the lungs and the rib cage
Rib fracture
A break in one or more of the rib bones, usually from a direct impact rfom a hard ball or car accident or from a fall.
Measuring and fitting a sports bra
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How to measure and fit a sports bra. How to make sure it fits correctly.
Pilates exercises for sport
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Video tutorials of beginners, intermediate and advanced Pilates exercises.
Joggers nipple
Repeated friction of clothing on the nipple causing tenderness, redness and even bleeding.
Collapsed lung
Also called a pneumothorax and required immediate hopsital treatment.
Rib fracture
A break in one of any of the 24 rib bones.
Breast contusion
Bleeding and bruising in the breast tissue following a direct impact.
Bruised ribs
Bruising of one or more ribs bones as a result of an impact or fall.
Bruised sternum
Bruising of the breast bone after an impact.
Costochondral separation
Subluxation or dislocation of a joint between a rib and the chondral cartilage at the front of the chest.
Pec strain
A tear of the pec major muscle.
Sternum fracture
A break in the breast bone after an impact such as a car accident.
Referred chest pain
Pain in the chest can actually be coming from the back.
Costochondritis
An inflammatory condition, also known as Tietze's syndrome.
Stress fracture of a rib
A hairline typre fracture of a rib caused by small repetitive stresses
Cardio chest pain
Chest pain during exercise should always be investigated.
Abdominal strain
A tear in one of the abdominal (ab) muscles.
Side stitch
A pain on one side of the abdomen during exercise.
Winded
Difficulty catching your breath after an impact to the stomach.
Bruised abs
Bleeding and bruising of the stomach muscles after an impact such as a tackle or hard ball.
Bruised bladder
Bleeding and bruising within the bladder after a car accident or impact.
Bruised kidney
Bleeding and brusing of a kidney after a direct impact or fall.
Bruised liver (Contusion)
Bleeding and bruising of the liver after an impact or fall.
Bruised spleen (Contusion)
Bleeding and bruising of the spleen after an impact or fall.
Kidney laceration
A tear of one of the kidneys after a direct impact.
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum (lining of the abdomen).
Ruptured spleen
A tear or laceration of the spleen after a direct trauma injury.
Peptic ulcer
An ulcer which develops on the inside wall of the stomach.