Surgery to replace a damaged and painful hip joint is only the first step in treating your hip. The success of your procedure depends largely on your recovery—starting with the days and weeks after surgery and how well you take care of yourself and allow your hip to heal. Here are some tips to help […]
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If you exercise regularly, especially if you’re a runner or haven’t been doing much exercise for awhile, you’ve had shin splints. They seem like such a minor condition, but they can be pretty painful, and they’ll force you to curtail your exercise regimen a.s.a.p. Plus, getting them to go away can take months. What gives?
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The human body is amazing in its own way. Under the right conditions, it can help you perform spectacular feats and lets you live gloriously. Unfortunately, if you find yourself facing heat exhaustion – you risk losing the ability to function normally and in extreme conditions, it could be lethal. The internal temperature of your
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There are many of us who love to indulge in one form of sports or another. While for some of us it may be a passion to excel, for others it may be a career or simply a lot of fun. However, getting injured while playing is a very common. Here are 5 steps that
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Fractures are caused by traumatic events or while conducting normal activities in patients with low bone density, a condition known as osteoporosis. Fracture, refers to any kind of crack or break in the bone and can vary from a small crack to breakage in the bone, leading to complete separation. Caring for Fractures Symptoms of
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Hand surgery procedures can be medical or cosmetic, and are aimed at either correcting or improving the different unwanted or unaesthetic conditions arising out of injuries, birth defects and accidents. A simpler way to put this would be – if you have any condition or symptom that affects how your hands look or feel, hand
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Chronic pain can impact your quality of life substantially and prevent you from carrying out your daily activities or your professional duties effectively. In addition, continuing pain can increase stress levels quite dramatically. Whether the pain arises from ailments such as chronic back pain or from an injury or fracture, it is very important for
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The spine is a complex structure in the human anatomy that offers the right balance between strength and flexibility. Age, injuries, trauma and strain can lead to a number of spinal issues. An orthopedic surgeon can help diagnose the condition and treat it effectively. Spinal Conditions Degenerative disc disorder: This condition mainly occurs due to
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Tennis elbow is a common condition that can cause extreme pain in the outside of the elbow. If pain is experienced in this area while using the hand or arm, especially when gripping an object, it may be tennis elbow. Fortunately, most cases of tennis elbow can be treated or cured with non-invasive treatments and
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Physicians often recommend physical therapy for people who need extra help recovering from a bodily injury. If your doctor has recommended physical therapy, it’s a good idea to learn about it so you know what to expect. About Physical Therapy Physical therapy helps to treat chronic conditions and injuries with low impact exercises. It can
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