Recovery From a Wrist Fracture

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Wrist fractures can range from mild to severe. The severity of the injury will dictate your recovery. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, about 250,000 wrist fractures per year are due to osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis or if you are at risk for it, talk to your doctor

The Relationship Between Muscle Length & Injury

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Injuries to the body's movement system (muscles, connective tissue and bones) play a major role in the decision to start, or continue, exercising and living a healthy lifestyle. The prevalence of injuries related to physical activity has generated great interest and research in learning about the ca

How Do I Reduce the Swelling in My Sprained Ankle?

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A sprained ankle refers to an injury to the ankle ligaments. Most ankle sprains are caused by falls, twists or a sudden impact. Ankle sprains cause pain, stiffness and swelling that can persist for several days to months. Seek prompt medical attention if you believe you have a sprained ankle. Sprain

Achilles Tendonitis in Children

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Achilles tendonitis is a common condition that is associated with pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is the largest in the body, and is located in the heel. It connects the heel to the calf muscle, and each day sustains 1,000 pounds of force while we walk and do dail

What Are the Causes of Foot & Leg Cramps at Night?

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Nearly everyone knows the sensation of waking up to a leg or foot cramp in the middle of the night. Although doctors do not fully understand why cramping occurs most commonly at night, there are some common causes that make them more likely.

Laser Treatments for Toenail Fungus Show Potential

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Toenail fungus is a common ailment and if left untreated can cause the individual to lose their toenail. There are many remedies for treating the fungus including topical medications, prescription drugs, and homeopathic treatments. Laser treatment is showing very favorable results when used to treat

Recommended Treatment for Gout

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Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden pain, redness and swelling in the large joint of the big toe or in other joints. Gout attacks often occur at night, and the pain can cause a patient to wake up. There are several effective treatments for gout.

How to Correctly Treat a Sprained Ankle

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Exercises for a Bulging Disc

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When a person has a bulging disc, the main thing a doctor will prescribe for the patient is rest. Not adding stress to the area by doing such things as bending over, lifting heavy items or doing jarring activities like running will keep the area from being aggravated. The best way to do this is to j

Bone Marrow Lesion Changes and Weight-Loss in Knee OA

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What effect, if any, does weight loss have on bone marrow lesions in patients with knee OA?

How to Strengthen Tendons After an Operation

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Tendons connect muscles to bones in various joints such as the knee, Achilles heel, wrist, hip, shoulder and even the back vertebrae. After an operation, all tendons are tight. Moreover, most doctors will have their patient wear a joint splint for several weeks to allow the tendon time to heal. T

Patellar Instability in Children and Adolescents

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What are the best ways to manage patellar instability in the skeletally immature? Is surgery an effective option?

Normal Joint Range of Motion

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Every joint in the body is meant to move in certain ways. Genetics, illness, injury, and age can all have an effect on the body's range of motion. Measuring range of motion is not an exact science because there are so many variables and every body is different. Your doctor can best tell you what "no

What Does It Mean When You Have A "Bone Bruise"?

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A bone bruise is a condition that occurs when there is microfractures to the bone causing blood and fluid to accumulate in the bone.

What Is a Bulging Cervical Disc?

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Our spine consists of bony vertebrae with cushioning discs in between. These intervertebral discs can cause pain if they are damaged or slip out of alignment with the spine. They can bulge or even become herniated. These conditions may be improved with therapy, but sometimes surgery is needed.

Gout Diet Supplementation

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Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden, rapid stiffness and pain appearing in one or more joints in the body. While a traditional gout diet involves restricting foods with high levels of purines, you may also be able to alleviate your gout through a regimen of supplements intended to r

Herniated Lumbar Disk Treatment

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Over time, pressure on the back gradually leads to wear and tear on the spine, and spinal disks are no different. A herniated lumbar disk can be painful in and of itself, and it can compress nerves, leading to more pain and possible serious complications. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat a

Diet Cure for Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the body's bones to weaken and thin over time. As your bones become porous, you are more likely to break or fracture a bone due to seemingly innocuous actions such as opening a jar of tomato sauce or hugging a friend. Since osteoporosis develops due in part to

Healthy Feet Makes Life So Much More Comfortable

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This article highlights several of the problems that can go wrong with feet when the wrong shoes are worn. It also goes on to show that men too have severe problems with their feet, particularly fungal infections.

Causes of Swollen Ankles

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Non-Serious CausesSwollen ankles are a sign of water retention. Usually the surrounding tissue is holding fluid, causing the ankles to swell. Swelling in any part of the body can be alarming. It's often a symptom of a more serious medical condition related mostly to heart disease, heart...