1. Muscle and Tendon Disorders

2. Muscular Dystrophy Inherited genetic disorder Duchene Muscular Dystrophy is the most common form of the disease Caused by a mutated gene on X chromosome More common in males Issue is a lack of the protein dystrophin This causes weak sarcolemmas that tear easily and don’t repair Patients also have issues with Calcium function and can’t add protein to muscle in a normal manner

3. Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy Begin to show signs of the disorder between the ages of 2 and 5 Muscles in the legs are usually weak and underdeveloped Children with this disorder fall and have issues with motor skills On average by the age of 12 people are in wheelchairs and need long term care by the age of 20 No cure, but lots of gene therapy research on the use of myostatin as a possible gene based therapy

4. Fibromyalgia Painful rheumatic disorder that effects mostly women between the ages of 25-50 Hits fibrous connective tissue associated with muscle (tendons, and tendon sheaths) People have constant joint pain, weakness, and fatigue Treatments are variable depending on the severity of the symptoms

5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel in the wrist where neurons (median nerve) passes through If the nerve is compressed due to inflammation caused by repeated use of the wrist, the person can get this Feel numbness and tingling on lateral side of hand Can be treated by physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicines, and surgery if necessary

6. Shin Splints Pain along the ridge of the tibia Caused by tendonitis related to overuse, poor running form, or bad footwear Tibialis Anterior muscle is effected RICE to treat

7. Plantar Fasciitis Heel pain Irritation of the planar aponeurosis at its origin on the calcaneous Person has mild to major pain from heel to bottom (sole) of foot Treatments can be variable depending on the symptoms Typical causes are overuse, long term stress on foot, poor footwear, and arch problems