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Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Calf Tightness and Pain
The muscles of the calf allow the body to push off the ground with the ball of the foot, which is an essential motion for running, jumping or climbing stairs. Several different types of stresses may lead to calf pain and tightness.
Tips for Muscle Ache Relief
Muscle aches are common and can involve one or more muscle groups. Stemming from a wide variety of causes, muscle pains can strike just about any area of your body. Learn the ways of coping with these aches and you will more quickly recover.
ACL Injuries in Children and Adolescents
In this review, the assessment and operative treatment methods for ACL tears in young patients are discussed.
Intraoperative Epidural Steroids in Lumbar Discectomy
Are intraoperative epidural steroids an effective means of reducing pain in patients who underwent lumbar discectomy?
Doc Martens Shoes & Knee Pain
Doc Martens is a brand of shoes named after Dr. Klaus Martens, who developed the air-cushioned soles of these shoes to cushion impact on his injured ankle. Many have patronized this half-century old brand of shoes, praising it not only for its durability and comfort, but also for having relieved pai
Exercise Balls to Prevent Herniated Discs
A herniated disk can make folding the laundry, getting dressed in the morning or throwing a baseball to your children an impossible task. Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent suffering a herniated disk. The Mayo Clinic recommends regular exercise as a way to strengthen your back. An exercise b
How to Define an Endothelial Cell
An endothelial cell, known as the tunica intima, is a single layer of scaly epithelial cells called endothelium that lines the inner surface of the entire circulatory system. The endothelium has the dual ability of allowing blood to flow freely over cell surfaces while also allowing white blood cell
Basics Of Treating Hard Skin On The Feet
Foot treatment for hard skin is a matter of prevention. Hard skin forming on our feet is a common condition that appears on most adult feet. When hardened skin is treated right as soon as it appears, hard skin happens to be more unattractive than being uncomfortable or painful.
Posterior Muscle Chain Activity During Extension Exercises
This study evaluates muscle activity levels during various extensions exercises in patients with low back pain.
How to Repair Stretched Ear Lobes
Ear lobes can be stretched deliberately or otherwise. As a fashion and cultural practice it has been done for thousands of years. Wearing heavy earrings over a long period of time, or using large-gauge earrings that progressively widen the holes until they are large, are two common causes. Ear lobes
What Is the Rotator Cuff?
The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Often called the
Prognosis After Surgery for Shoulder Dislocation
A shoulder dislocation is a serious injury that may require surgery. While recovery may take several months, the probability of returning to full health is high.
Calf-Strain Treatment
With several different types of muscle injury, muscle strains are the most common. Strains occur when excessive force is placed on the muscle. Strain injuries happen as a result of tearing of muscle fibers near the muscle-tendon junction. Fortunately, most strains are treatable and full recovery is
Sciatica Nerve Problems
Sciatica derives its name from the sciatic nerve, which is located along a path from your spine, to your hip area and going down the back of each of your legs. Sciatica is a symptom of pain that is caused by another condition and it is localized along the sciatic nerve path. The first step in treati
Alternative Osteoporosis Treatment
Osteoporosis is marked by porous and easily broken bones. This condition can affect both genders but most cases occur in women past menopause. The bones become weak and brittle and can fracture easily due to a loss of minerals such as calcium, lowered estrogen levels and slower regeneration of new,
Osteoporosis Prevention Should Target All -- Young and Old
An osteoporosis consensus committee sponsored by the NIH recommended Wednesday that doctors and patients focus on preventing the bone disease early in life and among all patient groups, even though many of those with the disease are older women.
How to Choose a Knee Brace
You can purchase a knee brace at a large retailer like Target, Wal-Mart and Rite Aid. Your physician and local pharmacy may also offer a variety of knee braces. When shopping for a knee brace, your first consideration must be the type of injury or inflammation you will be treating. While self-diagno
Patellar Bursitis Symptoms
Patellar bursitis, also known as prepatellar or kneecap bursitis, is inflammation of the small bursa that is located on the front of the kneecap. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), this condition is most common in people who spend a lot of time kneeling, like plumbers
Leg Pain Treatments
Leg pain can have several causes, including illness, disease and injury. There are different ways you can treat leg pain, and the cause of the pain will determine which treatments may be best for you. What may work for one person may not work for you. Your doctor may try a combination of treatments.
Non-Surgical Treatment for a C-5 Herniated Disc
Herniated discs can happen in any part of your spine and cause pain, stiffness and difficulty moving. In severe cases, surgery might be your only recourse to find relief. Before performing surgery, your doctor might recommend an array of non-surgical treatment options that can provide relief for the