Muscles & Bones & Joints

Get Rid of Foot Cramps

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Foot cramps can be at the least annoying and at the most quite painful. It can be caused due to various factors like foot exertion, improper blood circulation, substance abuse, malnutrition etc. Foot cramps may also be caused when your feet don't get enough oxygen due to poor blood circulation

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Causes of Joint Pain and Fatigue

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There are many different causes of joint pain and fatigue. From illness to chronic conditions, complaints of pain and extreme tiredness can be frustrating. Understanding your body and the reasons behind joint pain and fatigue is the first step to feeling better.

Parts of the Biomet Vanguard Knee

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Knee Replacementknee replacement image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comThe Biomet "Vanguard® Complete Knee System" is a total knee replacement system produced by the Biomet Orthopedics, introduced into the market in 2003. Biomet is one of three major orthopedic joint replacement...

How to Diagnose a Bone Marrow Edema of the Clavicle

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Bone marrow edema, commonly called a bone bruise, is a condition in which the bone itself becomes inflamed. Usually, bone marrow edema occurs as the result of trauma to the bone. Pain, tenderness and external swelling can occur as a result of bone marrow edema. Bone marrow edema usually is diagnosed

How to Cope with Tendinitis

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Inflammation in the tendons leads to tendinitis, and this condition commonly produces chronic swelling and pain in various areas of the body. There are ways to deal or cope with tendinitis. If left untreated, complications such as torn tendons or an inability to complete physical activities such as

Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

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Osteochondritis dissecans, abbreviated OCD, is a problem with cartilage often occurring in the knee joint. Treatment of OCD may require surgery.

Basic Muscles of the Body

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The human body contains skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles.D-BASE/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesThere are more than 600 muscles in the human body. Some of them are controlled consciously, while others work in response to unconscious physiological processes. Muscles are made of bundles of...

Bow Legs in Adults

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Bow legs can be seen in adults with significant arthritis. Uneven wearing away of cartilage in the knee joint can lead to a bow legged appearance. This is unrelated to childhood bow legs.

Vitamins for Muscle Tone

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The human body is similar to a machine. It needs the right parts, environment and maintenance to work correctly. For the human body to work as it should and be as healthy as it can, it needs the right nutrition and physical exercise. Vitamins play a major role in healthy muscle function. The two typ

Bone Density Exercises

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Weight lifting can increase bone density.dumbbell weights in hand 2 image by Kathy Burns from Fotolia.comLow bone density can increase the chance of bone fractures after a fall, particularly in older women. Pregnancy and menopause can both significantly decrease the density of a woman's...

Anti-Goitrogenic Diet for Hypothyroidism

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Goitrogens are foods that suppress thyroid function by interfering with the uptake of iodine. In healthy people, consuming such foods is perfectly safe and doesn't lead to thyroid disease. But if you already have a thyroid condition, you may need to change the amount and form of these foods in your

Treatments for Ankle Over-Pronation

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Pronation refers to the process that occurs when our feet hit the ground when we walk or run. Normally, our feet hit the ground in a specific way. First, the heel touches the ground. Our body weight then shifts towards the middle of the foot and the arch of the foot flattens a bit. Pronation is

The Skeletal System of the Foot

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The human skeletal system features 206 bones; 52 of those bones are in the feet. Such a complex system can be susceptible to problems, so wear the proper size shoes and take good general care of your feet as preventative measures.