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 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Knee pain
Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching.
Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care.
Strain or sprain -- minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003187.htm   (907 words)

  
 Knee - definition of Knee in Encyclopedia
The human knee is associated with the following ligaments: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Capsular Ligament, Ligamentum Patellae, Tibial Collateral Ligament (Medial Collateral Ligament, or MCL), Fibular Collateral Ligament(Lateral Collateral Ligament, or LCL), and Oblique Popliteal Ligament.
In addition to developing new surgical procedures, ongoing research is looking into underlying problems which may increase the likelihood of an athlete suffering a severe knee injury.
With current techniques, such patients may be walking without crutches in two weeks, and playing some sports in but a few months.
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Knee   (577 words)

  
 Wounded Knee Massacre - encyclopedia article about Wounded Knee Massacre.
Although the religion is still practiced, it enjoyed only a short period of popularity.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
It was also responsible for the subsequent severe decline in the Ghost Dance movement.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Wounded+Knee+Massacre   (3006 words)

  
 Wounded Knee on Encyclopedia.com
The soldiers later claimed that it was difficult to distinguish the Sioux women from the men.
Wounded knee, 1890: historical evidence on trial in the classroom.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/W/WoundedK1.asp   (621 words)

  
 definition of knee
A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
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http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/kn/knee182667.html   (207 words)

  
 ASU Libraries: Native Americans Subject Guide
Tribe and culture area are given along with a brief description of the item, medicine, ceremony, etc. Includes maps, index, numerous cross references, and bibliographic citations.
Beginning in the late 15th century, the book deals with warfare between Indians and whites in the continental United States.
In approximately 450 entries spanning more than 400 years, this resource documents the longest-running series of conflicts in the United States from the arrival of Columbus to the Battle of Wounded Knee.
http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/nasg.htm   (6371 words)

  
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