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A tear of the plantar plate can occur due to excessive strain or overload. Most commonly, tears develop in your second toe as that metatarsal is the longest which takes a load and increases the stress.

For individuals participating in sport, it is widely understood that the volumes and intensity of training should be increased gradually over time to reduce the risk of overuse-related injuries.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITB syndrome, is the most common cause of outer knee pain in the endurance-based athlete. In runners, it is estimated this condition will occur in 5-14% of the population, and in cyclists, ITB syndrome accounts for 15-24% of all injuries.

Fat pads are collections of closely packed fat cells encapsulated by a layer of fibrous tissue. They are quite vulnerable to injury and pain.