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August 24, 2023
A Grade 1 Tendon Sprain Explained

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamians around the world were devastated to hear about Steven Gardiner's injury Tuesday at the World Championships in Budapest. We spoke to Physiotherapist Jenna Gibson of Finesse Motion Therapy about the injury.

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Ankle sprains
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November 01, 2022
Ankle sprains

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries seen by primary care physicians. It is estimated that each day more than 25,000 people in the United States require medical care for ankle sprains. Ankle sprains account for 10 to 30 percent of all sports injuries. Highest number of cases occur in those 15 ...
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July 18, 2017
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians. It is estimated that each day more than 25,000 people in the United States require medical care for ankle sprains. The ankle joint is made up of three bones -- tibia, fibula and talus, held together by many ligaments that provide stability by limiting side-to-side movement.
Ankle sprains are common s...

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Sprains and strains
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September 07, 2016
Sprains and strains

Sprains and strains are very common injuries, especially in the world of athletics.

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April 11, 2016
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries seen by doctors

Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries seen by primary care physicians.

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Ankle sprains
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March 11, 2014
Ankle sprains

Ankle sprains are the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians. It is estimated that each day more than 23,000 people in the United States require medical care for ankle sprains. The ankle joint is made up of three bones held together by ligaments that provide stability by limiting side-to-side movement.
Ankle sprains are common sports injuries but can also happen durin...

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January 31, 2012
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury

Ankle sprains are the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians. It is estimated that thousands of people around the world on a daily basis require medical care for ankle sprains of the ankle joint, which is made up of three bones held together by ligaments that provide stability by limiting side-to-side movement.
Ankle sprains are common sports injuries but can also hap...

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March 22, 2022
NEMA hosts CERT Training for residents of Baillou Hill Estates

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) kicked off its five-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Programme for residents of the Baillou Hill Estates community, Monday, at Chapel on the Hill Church Hall.

The training is a partnership between NEMA and the Baillou Hill Estates Homeowners Association and is part of NEMA’s resolve to build capacity within individual...

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November 27, 2023
Olympian Steven Gardiner looking to bounce back at 2024 Paris Olympics

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian 400 m Olympian Steven Gardiner says that he's fully recovered from a recent injury at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest and now has his eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gardiner suffered a grade 1 sprain of the tendon extending into the knee of the right posterior thigh while [...]

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October 10, 2023
The role of the podiatrist

International Podiatry Day (IPD) is observed annually to increase awareness of the importance of foot health and podiatry with the general public, other health professions, and government health officials. IPD focuses on the impact and consequences of foot and ankle ailments and the contributions of podiatrist to promote foot health and treat foot diseases. It's ...
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