INTRODUCTION

Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon. A tendon while located at the end or base of a muscle is the actual structure that helps attach the muscle to bone. Tendonitis is often a condition that is provoked by repetitive motions. The areas in the body that are most likely to experience tendinitis are in the joints (i.e. shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle).

Tendinitis is not just a condition that can develop in athletes. Regardless if you are an athlete, someone who frequents the gym, or a person who just participates in life's everyday activities, you can be subject to developing a form of tendinitis.

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INTRODUCTION

The term concussion has become more prevalent in the past couple of years in the realm of sports to the point that league are adopting rules in regards to them. They have always been around but it seems like lately you hear more about them. There are many things that can cause someone to get a concussion; for example, getting hit in the head with a baseball, getting knocked down playing basketball and hitting your head hard on the floor, or getting tackled and colliding heads with another opponent. It is very common to hear about NFL players receiving a concussion. Just recently Florida quarterback Tim Tebow had to sit out of practice because of a concussion. Although the term concussion is common, many athletes do not really know what a concussion is and how a concussion can impact their life.

What is a concussion you ask? "A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull, which temporarily prevents the brain from working normally" (WebMD, 2008). It is also called a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). This can cause brain damage that could last for years down the road or could be permanent damage.

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