Pain found at the knee joint can be a symptom of plica syndrome. Anatomically the plica is thin layer of vascular synovial tissue found within the joint line of the #knee. The plica is remnant tissue from the fetal stage of development that diminished in size, also known as a synovial fold.  Due to the location of the plica, it can often be misdiagnosed with a meniscus tear, patellar tendinitis, or a stress fracture of the tibia. The main function of the #plica is to provide

Pain found deep in the knee can be a symptom of chondromalacia patella, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The meaning of chondromalacia is literally chondro- cartilage and malacia- weakening. Anatomically the patella, more commonly known as the kneecap, is found in front of the femur and above the tibia. Due to the superficial location of the patella, it can often be involved in fractures and is at greater risk of injury in any high impact sporting event or #

#TurfToe #BarbieToe Metatarsalgia is commonly found in the running community or in women who wear high-heeled shoes.  Metatarsalgia is classically described as pain felt at the front of the foot on the plantar surface between the third and fourth metatarsals with: Occasional sharpness Exacerbation by walking barefoot, especially on a hard floor Exacerbation with flexing the foot Feels like there is a pebble in your shoe when walking This pain can be attributed to compression