The causes of leg pain can be musculoskeletal, neurological, or vascular. Shin splints and stress fractures can result from repetitive sports, such as running. Leg pain can sometimes indicate a serious vascular problems.
Noun. 1. altruism-the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. selflessness. unselfishness-the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins.
Steinberg suggests a definition for altruism in the clinical setting, that is intentional and voluntary actions that aim to enhance the welfare of another person in the absence of any quid pro quo external rewards.