How to Recover an ACL Reconstruction Autograph

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When it comes to repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), doctors have two different methods repair the ligament: the allograft and autograft methods. With the allograft, doctors harvest tissue from a cadaver. With the autograft method, doctors harvest the tissue from the patient. A doctor

How to Get a Ripped Six-Pack

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Everyone has six-pack abs. Unfortunately, for many people, the six-pack is hidden by layers of fat. This fat in the abdominal area can lead to illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke and high cholesterol. The older you get, the more difficult it is to reveal the ripped six-pack that lies underneath

Shoulder Bursitis Cures

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Shoulder bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa that can cause pain. This condition occurs frequently with athletes, as they sometimes move their shoulders in directions that they aren't supposed to move them. But this injury can also occur in individuals who perform repetitive actions at work. He

Trunk Neuromuscular Responses Following Spinal Manipulation

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This study evaluates neuromuscular changes following spinal manipulation therapy in patients with low back pain.

How to Stop Foot Cramps

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Foot cramps can be extremely painful and can occur when you least expect them. Often they cause the arch of your foot to curl or can splay your toes at an awkward angle and are the result of poor circulation, dehydration, nutritional deficiency and other medical causes. By following the steps below

Decline in Lumbar Extensor Muscle Strength in Older Adults

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The authors take a look at the different factors that may influence lumbar extensor muscle strength.

New Treatment for Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is a condition in which the symptoms experienced mimic other conditions. Common symptoms include generalized muscle and joint pain and fatigue. The cause, or causes, of fibromyalgia is still being investigated. To date, there are no definitive laboratory tests with which to make a diagn

Ankylosing Spondylitis & Exercise

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Ankylosing spondylitis, an unfortunate condition involving inflammation of the joints around the lumbar region, is a common deterrent causing those afflicted to avoid exercise altogether. This is largely a mistake, as exercise can help with the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, providing some mea

Surgery to Address a Stiff Shoulder Joint

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Frozen shoulder is a condition that typically improves with noninvasive treatments, but in some situations a surgery can help to improve motion.

Description of the Skeletal System

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Axial SkeletonThe bones of the skull, spine, ribs and sternum comprise the axial skeleton, as they form the body's "axis." The skull is made up of cranial and facial bones. The cranial bones insulate the brain, and the facial bones form the structure of the face. The sternum is sometimes...

How to Prevent Calcium Deposits

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Calcium deposits can plague your body and your joints. They can cause pain and inflammation and end up being quite a nuisance. They can also restrict movement and even end up causing permanent damage, but there are things you can do to prevent them in your everyday life. You can do a variety of thi

My Acrylic Hot Tub Has Calcium Deposits

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Have you ever been in a hot tub where the floor feels grainy? Chances are that those grains were calcium carbonate deposits. You may think that ridding yourself of this annoyance would be easy. Simply do not add calcium to the water. However this approach would not work. Too little calcium in the wa

Degenerative Joint Disease Treatment

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Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, is the wearing away of the cushioning (cartilage) in the joints. According to Medline Plus, the goals of degenerative joint disease treatment are to increase the strength of the joints, maintain or improve joint movement, reduce disabling eff

Ayurvedic Treatment for Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness distinguished by body pain, fatigue and tenderness in the muscles, joints, tendons and other soft tissue areas. The ancient art of Ayurvedic medicine, which marries a body-mind-spirit approach to wellness, offers several treatment options for fibromyalgia.

Prognosis for Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a progressive disease also referred to as rheumatoid spondylitis. It is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and back but may spread to the joints, ligaments and organs of the body. According to the Spondylitis Association of America, individuals

Meniscal Cyst

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A meniscal cyst is a collection of joint fluid outside of the knee joint. The joint fluid escapes, usually through a tear of the meniscus and forms the meniscal cyst. Treatment of a meniscal cysts depends on the extent of symptoms.

How Do I Relieve a Jammed Hip Joint?

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Age, illness and injury are all sources of irritation surrounding the joint of your hip. If the irritation reaches extreme levels, the joint will become inflamed and very painful. It will feel as though the actual joint is jammed or locked up. You will be able to move your hip, but stiffly and with

Types of Ankle Surgery

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Several types of common ankle surgery are provided based on the type of injury or condition. The type of surgery often will depend on the severity of the condition, age and activity level of the patient.

Treatment for Uric Acid Stones

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Depending on where they form, urinary stones (calculi) may be called "bladder stones," "kidney stones," or "ureteral stones." Data from the 2006 issue of the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet indicate that uric acid stones represent 5 to 10% of all kidney stones in the U.S.

Achilles Tendon Infection

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Tendons are fibrous bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. The Achilles tendon is located between the heel bone and calf muscle, just above the ankle. It provides fluid range of motion for the foot, making routine activities like walking and running possible. If infected, the Achilles tendon