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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
How to Tape a Jarred Finger
A jarred or sprained finger occurs when the finger is bent and damages the ligaments connecting it to the bone. The painful injury often happens during a game of basketball, football or volleyball. Common symptoms are swelling over the joint, pain when moving or bending the finger, and restricted mo
Nail Fungus Treatment That Actually Works - Simple Guide to Treating Fungus Infected Nails
Do you have fungus hibernating under your nails? Are you too embarrassed to walk around bare feet? This article aims to provide you with simple tips on how to eliminate nail fungus.
Soft Ice Therapy
Soft ice therapy refers to the treatment of soft tissue injuries, such as knee surgery or a sprained ankle, with a product such as the Soft Ice Active Therapy System.
How to Diagnose Spina Bifida Occulta Complications
Spina bifida occulta is a bony abnormality of the spine that affects 5 to 10 percent of the overall population. This abnormality can only be seen by X-ray. Nerves are commonly involved with this disorder. Scoliosis and kyphosis are the most common orthopedic complications associated with spina bifid
Posttraumatic Elbow Contracture
Find out more about posttraumatic elbow contracture, and the medical and surgical strategies for managing this condition.
How to Correct Bone Density Loss
Our bones are constantly regenerating, replacing old bone with new, according to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. We build bone mass by absorbing calcium into our bones from childhood until approximately age 30, when our bodies start to reabsorb the calcium from our bones, Cedars-Sinai explains. At this
Bilateral Patellofemoral Syndrome
Bilateral Patellofemoral Syndrome (BPS) is one of the most common knee problems. It is characterized by pain felt under and around the kneecap. The pain tends to worsen when the sufferer is active or sits for long periods of time.
Formula Predicts Women's Fractures
Australian researchers have come up with a mathematical formula to help predict bone fractures in women 60 and older.
Eating to Gain Muscle Mass
Gaining muscle mass is never an easy thing to do. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make it happen. The hard work that goes into it comes from lifting heavy weights and progressively overloading the muscles. But lifting weights is only part of the process. No matter how much you lift or
Physcial Therapy Exercises for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, which is also called adhesive capsulitis, is caused by the shoulder being immobilized for a long duration of time, such as if your arm is in a sling, according to the Mayo Clinic. This condition is characterized by a generalized pain and stiffness, as if your shoulder is frozen, wit
Reliability of the PASE in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis
Could the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) be an effective tool in assessing physical activity levels in patients with hip osteoarthritis?
Instructions for a Knee CPM Machine
Using a continuous passive motion, or CPM machine, after a knee injury or surgical procedure offers a convenient at-home physical therapy option. Health care providers commonly prescribe the use of a CPM machine to reduce swelling and to help cartilage and other tissues heal properly, with use of th
How to Heal a Broken Sternum
The sternum, also called the breastbone, is a bone that connects the ribs in front of the heart. Broken sternums are painful and slow to heal, with bed rest and anti-inflammatory medication being the most effective treatment. In cases of severe fracture, surgery may be required along with a monitori
What Are Corns on Toes?
Find out briefly what corns are, and how you can get rid of them. Millions of people every year suffer from corns on their toes, but not all of them know what exactly they are, or what usually causes them...
Drew Brees - Shoulder Dislocation
Drew Brees is a professional football player. While playing for the San Diego Chargers, Brees was injured in the last game of the season in 2005. He sustained a shoulder dislocation and subsequently required surgical treatment for this injury.
3 Signs You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment is most effective when initiated quickly. Most people can find relief of pain and numbness with some simple steps.
What Can Cause the Onset of Sudden Joint Pain?
The onset of sudden joint pain can be seen in acute conditions such as fractures or in chronic diseases such as lupus. The pain is usually severe and can affect the shoulders, fingers, elbows, hips, knees and toes.
How to Heal Tendinitis in Your Knee
Tendinitis in the knee is a common and painful injury that has become very common in athletes from many sports. Although the most extreme cases can require surgery, there are a few alternative treatments that are less invasive. Below is a list of the most effective means of treatment for tendinitis
Boys & Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an affliction of the spine. It can cause serious back problems if not treated. Girls contract scoliosis more often and more severely than boys. Still, scoliosis can be serious in boys as well, especially because boys often contract it at an earlier age when their bones have not yet hard