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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Symptoms of a Pulled Muscle Around the Heart
The chest has several muscles that run across it. They run up, down and around toward the scapula. Chest muscles run in front of the heart, and any one of these muscles are subject to getting injured. How severe the injury is can depend on how the injury happened. Most times, there are signals that
How to Realign a Fractured Bone
In the wilderness, with hospitals far away, a time may come when you need to realign a fractured bone as part of treatment.
What Is the Function of Achilles Tendon?
Tendons are parts of the body that join muscles to bones. Tendons are bands of connective tissue that transfer the force of muscle contraction to bones, allowing the body to move. Perhaps the most well-known tendon in the human body is the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is also known as the he
Rolled Ankle Treatments
If a rolled ankle is followed by pain, it is almost always a sprained ankle. According to the WrongDiagnosis website, a sprained ankle is the most common injury in the United States. Each year around 1 million people in the United States injure an ankle and 85 percent of these injuries are sprains
Leucine & Muscle Growth
Leucine is a essential amino acid, which means it cannot be produced by your body. Supplementation of this amino acid is popular among athletes. Research has shown how leucine can be used to promote weight loss and muscle growth; for that reason it's often taken in supplement form. Leucine is availa
Posterior Knee Pain
Posterior or back of the knee pain can be the result of various factors, including injuries, blood clots or a cyst.
Proper Care for a Split Tooth
Although teeth are amazingly strong, they can still fracture and break. A split tooth is a specific type of fracture in which a tooth has broken vertically into two pieces. It requires professional medical attention. There are some important things you can do at home, though, if you are not able to
Knee Joint Instability and Mechanical Stiffness in Knee OA
What is the relationship between self-reported knee instability and passive mechanical stiffness? This study takes a look at the association in patients with medial knee OA.
Joint Diseases
Joint disease is any disease or injury that affects the human joints. Arthritis is the best-known among the many joint diseases. Joint disease can be short-lived or chronic; it can cause agonizing pain and/or discomfort. It can be confined to one joint or affect many parts of the human skeleton.
Top 5 Points to Look for When Considering Foot Orthotics
Having perfect foot arch support can make dramatic positive changes to your feet, bunions, ankles, knees hips, low back and even the upper back and neck. Modern custom foot orthotics technology provides perfect arch support during every step by capturing your ideal foot posture using a unique castin
How to Get Rid of Nail Fungus Infection Fast
Nail fungus infection is a common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities. The infection causes thickening and unsightly yellow or black nails which sometimes become painful.
Cures for Sciatica
Sciatica refers to a condition associated with pain from sciatic nerve damage. Sciatica includes a number of different symptoms. Some people experience chronic pain or stabbing pain in the lower back, hips, legs and knees. People with sciatica may experience tingling or numbness in the lower extremi
What Conditions Would You Need an Ankle Brace For?
Ankle braces can be helpful after an injury, according to Therawear.com, helping absorb shock and prevent further injury during activities such as dancing, exercise or sports.
Bone Up on the Causes and Types of Femur Fractures
A femur fracture is an injury to the thigh bone usually caused by a major injury. Treatment of a broken femur most often requires surgery.
Early Intervention For Hammer Toe Deformity Is Key!
Foot pain is a common problem among Americans. One common cause of foot pain is a hammer toe deformity. Hammer toe deformity most frequently affects the second, third or fourth toes and the have an abnormal appearance where the toe remains bent at the middle joint.
Activity Levels, Physical Activity Participation After TKA
In this study, the authors evaluate physical activity levels in Korean patients both before and after undergoing TKA.
How to Hydrate Your Body After Stomach Virus
A stomach illness such as diarrhea -- often called a stomach virus -- flushes fluids out of the body, creating dehydration and cramping. Hydrating your body after a stomach illness is an easy process if you follow a few simple steps and remember that your body needs more than just liquids to rehydra
Prostrate Cancer & Hip Pain
As age drastically increases the risk of developing prostate cancer, men must be on guard against this threat as they grow older. While regular screening usually begins around ages 40 to 60, men of all ages can develop prostate cancer, making it vital to understand the warning signs that signal th
Exercise Type, Elbow Angle Effects During the Push-up Plus
How do the effects of the traditional and the modified push-up plus exercise compare?
Tendons of the Head
Jupiterimages, Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty ImagesTendons are fibers of white connective tissue that connect muscle to bone. They are of various lengths and thicknesses, though generally inelastic. In terms of function, they work together with the muscles of the body to exert a pulling...