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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
What To Do When You Can't See Inside The Body...
Contrast dye is a substance that is injected or taken orally to help improve MRI, X-ray, or CT scan studies.
Corns on Toes: Overview
Corns and calluses are not the same. A callus (tyloma) is an area of skin that thickens after exposure to repetitive forces.
Decision Aid for Patients Considering TKA
A patient decision aid may improve the decision making process for those considering TKA.
How to Get Calcium Deposits Off Shower Tile
A common problem in many homes, hard water contains a high amount of minerals -- such as calcium -- that will quickly begin to build up on shower tiles. These deposits will cause shower tiles to appear dull and dingy. Normal cleaners do little to dissolve the calcium deposits and all-purpose cleaner
Lower Hamstring Extensibility in Men Compared to Women
How does hamstring extensibility differ between men and women, and what role does stretch tolerance play?
Cure for Gout Pain
Gout is a very debilitating form of arthritis that is caused by a build-up of uric acid around the joints. When a flare up occurs, a joint can be victimized by extreme pain. Although gout can be treated with medication, there are also some other ways of slowing it down and even stopping it altogethe
5 Simple Foot Solutions to Alleviate Pain
Since the day we were born, we have been on our feet, performing activities and living our lives using them. Sadly, we often neglect them because they are the farthest parts of our body. We mistreat them, stand on them for hours, walk long distances, squeeze them into ill-fitting footwear and overwo
How to Tell If You Have a Broken Collarbone
Imagine that you are playing football with your teenage son. You fall directly on top of your shoulder. When you get up, there is intense pain. You might have broken your collarbone (clavicle). It is an extremely common injury, often caused by sports, falls and car accidents. On the other hand, you
Redness Swelling & Pain in Lower Leg
Redness, swelling and pain in the lower leg can be the result of injury, an insect bite, or even a blood clot. Blood clots can form in the legs due to poor circulation and long periods of sitting. If your lower leg symptoms are caused by a blood clot, it can result in heart attack, stroke, or pulmon
Recovering From Knee Surgery
There are two types of orthopaedic knee surgery. Arthroscopic knee surgery removes pieces of the joint or bone that may have chipped off due to a sports or work-related injury. This type of surgery also resurfaces rough or damaged bone by scoping the surface. The recovery time is minimal, depending
Products for the Elderly
As one grows older, one develops a need for special items and devices to help in day-to-day living, due to arthritis, lack of mobility, incontinence and other specific problems of aging. A need to be independent is realistically possible for many seniors through various help services that are always
Problems of the Knee Joints, Tendons and Ligaments
The knee is a joint that is comprised of cartilage, bone, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Knee-related problems can be extremely serious, and at the most severe can require knee-replacement surgery. For a reason that is not completely understood by scientists, knee-related problems appear to occur m
Rotator Cuff Tear Vs. Tendonitis
Rotator cuff tears and tendonitis are two forms of injury that can affect the tendons inside the shoulder joint. Tendonitis may also occur in other areas of the body.
Fitness & Bone Health For Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining
Fitness & Bone Health For Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining
Causes of an MCL Tear
The MCL, or medial collateral ligament, is a thick band of tissue located from the inner knee to the shinbone and its purpose is to keep your knee stable and prevent your leg from extending inward. Like other tissues located throughout the body, the MCL is susceptible to tears due to injury or impro
Anti Estrogen Diet
Estrogen is present in most living things, and plays an important role in signaling various functions and developmental activities in the human body. Too much estrogen, however, can wreak havoc with human health. Over the last few decades, scientists have learned that an array of synthetic chemicals
Tailor's Bunion: A Big Problem for a Little Toe
A tailor's bunion, which is also referred to as a bunionette, is the medical term for a raised lump at the base of the little toe. During the early stages of a bunion, there will be minimal symptoms with only a slight noticeable alteration in the position of your little toe.
How to Treat a Tendon Injury at Home
Suffering a tendon injury is a common occurrence-especially for individuals who are highly active or participate regularly in sports. While severe tendon injuries should be treated and diagnosed by a doctor, minor injuries can be treated at home with a series of relatively easy steps.
Meniscus Body Position and Its Change in Asymptomatic Adults
Learn more about the meniscal position in asymptomatic knees. How does it change over time?
How to Prevent Sore Feet - 4 Essential Tips
Sore feet can make our lives a misery. However it is easy with a little thought and attention to prevent sore feet from occurring. Here are 4 essential tips to ensure you do not have to suffer with foot pain.