Section 5
Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Muscular System
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Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscle diseases characterized by non-functional muscle proteins that impair proper function.
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Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
Exercise damages muscles due to eccentric and concentric muscle loading and often results in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment median neuropathy of the median nerve due to its compression at the wrist in the carpal tunnel.