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Improvement in Health-related Quality of Life in Osteoporosis Patients
Does teriparatide use improve pain symptoms and health-related quality of life associated with osteoporosis and recent vertebral fractures?
What Are Bone Spurs?
Bone spurs cause pain as they rub against other bones, nerves, muscles, tendons or ligaments when you move. They can form anywhere in the body, but are most common in the joints or along the spine. Bone spurs can exist for years with no symptoms, but they can also be quite disabling.
Foods Low in Uric Acid
Gout is a painful condition that can strike with no warning. Medications are available to treat the condition once it flares, but if you are looking for ways to stave off the condition before it occurs, look no further than your diet. Foods low in uric acid, also known as low-purine foods, have been
Signs of a Sprained Ankle
An ankle sprain occurs when the tissue that supports the joint where your foot meets your leg becomes overstretched because of an awkward or sudden movement or twist. There are three main grades of ankle sprains. Grade 1 causes only minor stretching, while Grade 2's stretching causes a...
How To Protect Your Feet Against Common Ailments
Feet are the most important part of your body. Regular cleansing methods are advisable for good protection against germs. In any case, if you have a skin infection or any other problems with your feet, do not hesitate to consult a specialist.
How to Measure Muscle Growth
When it comes to increasing muscle, whether for personal fitness or competition, the best way to log muscle gain is to take weekly measurements. Other methods include observing how the body looks. Assessing your body is a great way to keep you on track with your goals while also allowing you to see
How to Strengthen Tendons
The tendons attach muscles to bones. Injuries and overuse can damage the tendons and cause pain and inflammation. You can do several things to strengthen them in order to minimize your risk of tendon injuries and maximize performance.
How to Treat Edema in the Lower Legs
Edema, a condition in which swelling occurs due to fluids in the body, is not an uncommon occurrence in lower legs and ankles. Although prolonged edema may signal more serious health problems, it is usually temporary. Edema can be caused by pregnancy, salty foods, sitting still for long periods of t
Kyphosis in Children
Kyphosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve outward in a hump-shaped fashion. Children can be born with kyphosis or it can be the result of another condition such as spin bifida. Understanding the symptoms of kyphosis can help you detect this condition early, which is essential for the be
Metabolic Syndrome in Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the relationship between metabolic syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis?
Screening of the Spine in Adolescents
Are these clinical tests reliable tools for the screening of child and adolescent spines?
Anatomy of the Tongue and Throat
When you think about it, the anatomy of the throat and tongue is a teenager's idea of heaven. The throat provides an endless flow of munchies, a steady stream of oxygen gas and one the best wireless sound systems you're likely to hear. And with the tongue anchored firmly inside--just above the sound
WalkFit Othotics - Frequent Asked Questions
WalkFit Orthotics have become standard in orthotic insoles market. Here are the most common questions people ask before purchasing WalkFit Orthotics.
What to Do for Gout?
When your body produces too much uric acid, this can result in gout. As a result you can develop what the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases consider to be the most painful form of arthritis. Gout can cause sudden attacks of redness and swelling of the joints. Gout
About Knee & Patella Pain
The patella is perhaps the most common locus of knee pain among otherwise healthy individuals. Patellar tendonitis even goes by the name "runner's knee" and "jumper's knee" because of the frequency with which it is arises. Patellar pain arises from poor tracking of the tendon in the leg bone groov
Find a Podiatrist Who Can Help Your Foot Pain
Before you find a podiatrist, you need to learn a bit more about podiatry. It is a medical specialty dealing with the study, diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower leg.
Foot Cream Products: Your Key to Keeping Your Feet in Top Shape
Our feet are probably one of the most undervalued parts of our body. Give it the attention and care it deserves before you end up with possible problems.
What Causes Leg Cramps While Swimming?
IntroductionEvery year people die in lakes, oceans and even swimming pools due to leg cramps. A leg cramp can render a person helpless between its pain and its immobilizing power. Regardless of whether you are a strong swimmer or not, cramps are an important thing to keep in mind when it...
Peroneal Tendon Treatments
The peroneal tendon is an ankle sprain that damages the peroneal tendons and ligaments. For minor to moderate ankle sprains the physician will try nonsurgical treatments such as immobilizing the ankle, medication and physical therapy. Surgical repair of the peroneal tendon may be done if there is a
Top 5 Trail Running Shoes
Find running shoes specifically designed for runners spend the bulk of their time running off-road. These trail running shoes lend stability to foot and traction to the ground. Trail shoes often have water-resistant and traction features.