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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Supplements to Heal Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a inflammation of the tendons--muscle-to-bone connectors. A person can have tendonitis in any number of joints, but it is most common in the rotator cuff (shoulder), elbows and knees. There are certain supplements that people can take to heal tendonitis. Some of them are vitamins an
Symptoms of Bone Spurs
A bone spur is a growth that forms on the bone. They commonly develop in certain areas of the body more than in others, like near a joint or on the hands and feet. You may also find them on the knees, hips, shoulders or even spine. While the spur itself has no true symptoms, as its simply a bone, it
Adaptation, Validation of the PTOPS in an Italian Population
Is the Italian version of the Physical Therapy Outpatient Satisfaction Survey (PTOPS) a valid tool for assessing patient satisfaction?
Types of Amyloidosis
Amyloidisis is a disorder caused by an abnormal build up of the protein called amyloid, which is produced by cells in the bone marrow. An abnormal amyloid buildup can affect tissues and different organs, including the nervous system, digestive tract, heart, liver and spleen. The three main types of
Introduction to Shin Splints
Shin splints are one of the most common causes of leg pain experienced by people at all levels of fitness from athletes to your average person who is just on their feet all day. When most people get a pain in their lower leg they assume it is shin splints. However what are shin splints, this is when
What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is done to replace the hip socket with an artificial one, either because of injury or pain from deterioration of the joint. You can expect your recovery from hip replacement surgery to take many months and often up to a year.
Leg Weakness & Fatigue
Leg weakness and fatigue normally appears as a decrease in the strength in one or more of the leg muscles. According to Medical Net, "In the strictest sense, the medical definition of weakness refers to loss of muscle strength. Weakness and fatigue may be generalized or may affect one muscle or musc
How to Stretch for a Shoulder Impingement
The shoulder joint is formed by the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) as it contacts part of the scapula (shoulder blade). It is a ball and socket joint that is capable of moving in multiple directions. Impingement syndrome occurs when tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspin
Neonatal Metabolic Bone Disease
Metabolic bone disease is a term given to a group of diseases that cause weakening or brittleness of a person's bones. This includes rickets and osteoporosis as well as certain other bone-weakening disorders. In a newborn, it is usually called neonatal metabolic bone disease or osteopenia of prematu
Prevent Foot Blisters - 6 Tips to Assist in Preventing Foot Blisters
Foot blisters can be both unsightly and painful and are unfortunately common. All of us at some point in our life have had a foot blister. Foot blisters are caused by, friction, heat and swelling and the following tips will assist in preventing them occurring.
About Bone Marrow
Bone marrow is soft tissue that fills the center of hollow bones in the body. Stem cells found in bone marrow are capable of becoming platelets, red and white blood cells, fat, cartilage and bone. Stem cells are able to transform into a number of different types of cells. Because stem cells ar
How to Make the Baby Move into Birth Canal
There are three main stages of labor. The first stage is the dilation of the cervix, when you will feel contractions. The second stage is pushing and the actual delivery. The third stage is birthing the placenta. It is during the second stage that the baby moves into and through the birth canal, or
How to Know If You Have Fractured a Leg Bone
There are three major bones in the leg: the femur, the tibia and the fibula. The femur is the long bone in the upper portion of the leg. The tibia and fibula are the two smaller bones that are located in the lower portion of the leg. Breaking any of these bones can be incredibly painful, though many
Sexuality Profile in Moroccan Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
Can back pain impact a patients' sex life? This article discusses the sexual difficulties related to chronic low back pain and how it affects quality of life.
Is SCD in Athletes Too Rare to Warrant Serious Precautions?
An expert reviews the literature on sudden cardiac death in athletes and concludes that arguments against mandatory SCD screening are based on inaccurate estimates of the incidence of SCD.
The Best Physical Therapy for a Sprained Ankle
An ankle sprain is a common injury. In most ankle sprains, the ankle rolls over on the outside, according to ePodiatry.com. People get a sprained ankle all sorts of ways such as running or jumping on someone's foot while playing sports or from walking on uneven surfaces. If you have not rehabilitate
The Dangers of Thinning Bones as Men Age
One-third of all hip fractures happen in men, and up to 37% of men die in the first year following the fractures.
Sneaker Shopping: Tips for Finding the Right One
Most of us make our footwear choices like any other style choice, prioritizing style, and making what we perceive as minor sacrifices in comfort. We must consider this choice more carefully, though, as our selection in no small way is linked to our spinal health, especially in times of athletic acti
Chronic Arm Pain
Chronic arm pain has several causes and should be evaluated by a doctor. Pain may develop in the muscles, ligaments or tendons as well as the bones and nerves of the arm.
Define Osteopenia
Osteopenia is caused by bone thinning. When bone mineral density is lower than normal, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis, osteopenia is diagnosed. There are no symptoms for the condition.