Alternatives to Osteoporosis Drugs

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Osteoporosis is a condition when you bones become brittle and porous. As a result they are more likely to fracture and break under even mild stress, such as bending, coughing or doing simple household chores. One reason a person develops osteoporosis is a mineral deficiency, particularly...

Less Is More In Footwear - Enjoy Natural Stride Ability With Soft Sole Leather Moccasin Shoes

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In the past years, shoe companies have told us that the more support and cushioning our shoes have, the better it is for our backs, joints, and muscles however the opposite is true. When it comes to shoes and sole construction, less is more. Your feet do not require unnecessary support and cushionin

Osteoporosis of the Spine Exercises

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In the treatment of osteoporosis, physical inactivity is a known risk factor. Exercise is recommended for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis because of weight bearing exercise either slows the loss of or increase bone mass. The spine can be an greatly area effect by osteoporosis. Strengthening

What are the Treatments for a Shoulder Injury?

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A shoulder injury, no matter its cause, can seriously impede normal shoulder joint function and cause significant pain. Using appropriate treatment strategies to treat a shoulder injury is necessary to ensure proper healing.

What Is a Supraspinatus Tear?

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The supraspinatus is one of the four major tendons and muscles that make up the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This tendon can sometimes become inflamed and tear from overuse or a fall. Consequently, either treatment or surgery is usually necessary for repairing the tendon.

What Are the Causes of Joint Pain Stiffness?

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Suffice it to say, it is the rare middle-aged person who is completely free of joint pain and stiffness. Eight-five percent of adults will experience this type of pain at some point in their lives. Our joints are used repeatedly and over time they wear out. When this happens, we start experiencing

Surgical Options for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears

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Get up to date on the most recent surgical options for treating triangular fibrocartilage complex tears.

Onychomycosis Cure - Four Components of an Effective Treatment

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Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, if you want to get technical, is a relatively minor affliction. But what makes onychomycosis such a hassle to deal with is that the infection is buried deep in the nail, where it's hard for medication to reach it. Read on to find out more!

Signs of Rotator Cuff Damage

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The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and several tendons located at the top of the upper arm. It holds the humerus bone in place and allows the arm to rotate, thus the name. Tears to the rotator cuff are painful, but most of the time they heal on their own. In severe cases, surgery may be neede

Tamoxifen Used to Prevent Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile, which raises the risk of fractures and breaks. Osteoporosis can progress painlessly and lead to breaks in the hips, wrists and spine. Both prevention and early detection of osteoporosis can reduce the likelihood of broken bones. Tamoxife

Osteoporosis-What Increases Your Risk

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The risk of osteoporosis increases with age as bones naturally become thinner. After age 30, the rate at which your bone dissolves and is absorbed by the body slowly increases, while the rate of bone building decreases. Both men and women lose a small amo

Aquatic Exercise for Knee OA in the Overweight and Obese

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Water-based exercise may be an effective intervention for knee OA in those who are overweight. The PICO project investigates.

High Density Bone Disease

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Low bone density---osteoporosis---is a common and serious medical condition that often accompanies aging. It can increase the likelihood of bone fractures and place the sufferer at greater risk in the event of a fracture. Much less common are conditions characterized by high-density bones. Rare medi

Bunions and Foot Pain

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Bunions usually happen to develop around the base of big toe and could be easily distinguished by an abnormal looking bump. When the big toe gets partially dislocated, leaving the metatarsal bone exposed, this marks the beginning of a bunion. With the passage of time the joint could result into swel

How to Diagnose Trigger Finger

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Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, refers to a condition in which one of your fingers or thumb locks in a bent position. Most of the time, you can unsnap your finger and it will release; however, in more severe cases, your finger can actually get stuck in the bent position. Trigger finger c

How to Relieve Jaw Muscle Spasms

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If you are feeling pain in your jaw, you may be having a muscle spasm. A muscle spasm can occur anywhere in the body and is defined as an involuntary contraction of a muscle. A jaw muscle spasm can occur if the jaw is overstretched or held in the same position for a long period of time. If you have

Non-Surgical Treatment of the Achilles Tendon

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From the Greek Trojan War hero, Achilles, who died from an arrow that pieced his heel, an Achilles heel has come to mean a vulnerability or area of weakness. The Achilles tendon can be an area of weakness because of its location and the fact that there is a limited blood supply to the tendon. As a r

Reliability of Gait Parameters Using a Treadmill System

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This study evaluates the measurement properties of a new instrumented treadmill system.

What You Should Know About Tennis Elbow Treatments

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Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is a common cause of elbow pain. There are many treatments for tennis elbow that may provide relief.

Angular or Rotational Deformity After Corrective Osteotomy

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Find out about the unexpected deformities surgeons may encounter after corrective osteotomy.