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Healing Leg Pain: Troubleshooting common disorders

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

Overview

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Care for your legs—and protect your health! Yes, there's a clear relationship between leg health and overall health. A nagging ache, muscle weakness, swelling, numbness, or any number of symptoms could signal a problem that needs attention. Your legs also are critical to maintaining your independence as you age. Learn in our online course how to keep your legs healthy.

Syllabus

Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • Leg Basics
  • Test Your Knowledge

Hip Pain

  • Introduction
  • Anatomy
  • Bursitis
  • Groin Pull
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Replacement
  • Tendinitis
  • Test Your Knowledge

Upper Leg Pain

  • Introduction
  • Anatomy
  • Deep-Vein Thrombosis
  • Hamstring Injuries
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Meralgia Paresthetica
  • Sciatica
  • Tendinitis
  • Test Your Knowledge

Knee Pain

  • Introduction
  • Anatomy
  • Baker’s Cysts
  • Bursitis
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Other Knee Issues
  • Surgery
  • Test Your Knowledge

Lower Leg Pain

  • Introduction
  • Anatomy
  • Achilles Tendinitis and Tendon Tears
  • Cellulitis
  • Edema
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Peripheral Artery Disease and Claudication
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Pseudoclaudication (Lumbar Spine Stenosis)
  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
  • Shin Splints
  • Skin Ulcers (Leg Ulcers)
  • Varicose Veins
  • Test Your Knowledge

Next Steps

  • Introduction
  • Helpful Products
  • Exercises to Ease Leg Pain
  • Before You Exit: Healing Leg Pain

Taught by

Mallika Marshall, MD

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