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August 13, 2018
What Kinds Of Exercise Machines Are Good For My Knees?
If you are trying to stay fit while you have knee pain, there are some exercise machines that will allow you to work out your body and legs better than others. So, what is the right one for you? In terms of general aerobic fitness, lower impact exercises are better than high impact exercises. Elliptical […]
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August 7, 2018
Why Do My Feet Swell When I Fly?
You might have noticed and wondered why your feet and ankle swell during long flights? The reason for this physiologic swelling is due to a combination of air cabin pressure, dependent position of the feet, and immobility. The body relies on the muscles of the lower leg, calf, and ankles to help circulate blood and […]
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August 6, 2018
Managing Tendon Injuries: The Basics
Tendons are the muscular attachments to bone and joints that facilitate movements. Irritation, inflammation, and tears of these tendons can cause significant pain and morbidity. Most tendinitis and partial tendon tears do not require surgery. The initial management of these tendon injuries typically includes rest, activity modifications, anti-inflammatory medications and then a graduated return to […]
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August 2, 2018
How Do Cortisone Injections Work?
Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that can be taken orally or injected to reduce joint and tendon inflammation. These injections are delivered by medical professionals to specific joints, tendon sheaths, trigger points, or even the spine. The effects of cortisone can take up to a few days to take full effect. Typically, injections are […]
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July 23, 2018
Natural History of Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a series of four muscles and tendons around the shoulder and tears of the rotator cuff are the most common tendon injury in adults. Rotator cuff tears usually cause pain and weakness around the shoulder and can even cause pain at night. Rotator cuff tears can go part way through the […]
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July 17, 2018
When It Comes to Low Back Pain, All You May Need Is Exercise
Low back pain affects millions of Americans each year leading to significant morbidity and loss of productivity. There are many causes of low back pain including disc herniations, lumbar spine arthritis, and spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a specific condition where the spinal cord and its nerve roots are compressed causing pain that radiates down […]
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July 12, 2018
What Is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics literally means the study of people’s efficiency in their work environment. Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive work or work related activities can lead to significant pain and loss of wages and productivity. Neck and back pain are among the most common complaints of musculoskeletal complaints in the work place. Emphasis on an optimized, comfortable work […]
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July 5, 2018
Sleeping Well Helps You Avoid Injury
No one likes to get hurt. An injury can derail your fitness progress, cost you money in medical bills and lost wages, and take up a whole bunch of time to heal. And it hurts, too! Most people would agree that avoiding injury is always a good thing. While there are many things that you […]
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June 14, 2018
Fighting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where a major sensory nerve (median nerve) to the hand is compressed or affected. This condition can commonly affect people with jobs requiring repetitive movements of the wrist and hand and also those typing in front of a computer screen for hours on end. The median nerve can be […]
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June 12, 2018
Home Exercise Programs Effective For Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain commonly affects millions of patients leading to significant pain and loss of productivity. Traditional treatment modalities have included rest, activity modifications, and a supervised physical therapy program to strengthen and stabilize the cervical spine. While these programs have been proven effective, they have significant associated costs and inconveniences to the patient. The question […]
