Common overuse injuries of ligaments and tendons occurring in athletes
| Ligaments | Tendons |
|---|---|
| Little leaguer’s elbow (ulnar collateral ligament) | Achilles tendinitis ( : Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders) |
| Swimmer’s knee (medial collateral ligament) | Suprapatellar tendinitis |
| Iliotibial band syndrome | Posterior tibialis tendinitis (Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders) |
| Jumper’s knee (patellar ligament “tendon”) | De Quervain’s tenosynovitis |
| Plantar fasciitis : Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders) | Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) |
| Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s/bowler’s elbow) | |
| Supraspinatus (rotator cuff) tendinitis (: Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders) | |
| Bicipital tendinitis (: Regional Musculoskeletal Disorders |
