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Orthopedic Sports Medicine Glossary

100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

eccentric strengthening

Intermediate Technical IVT

Exercise technique where muscles lengthen while contracting, used therapeutically for tendon rehabilitation.

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femoroacetabular impingement

Advanced Technical IVT

Abnormal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum causing hip pain and limited motion in athletes.

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Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Professional Technical IVT

A mechanical hip condition where abnormal contact occurs between the femoral head-neck junction and acetabular rim durin...

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