Sometimes it is difficult to want to get outside during the winter months; the cold temperatures, slippery ice and darkness cause most people to stay indoors. The "winter blues" are characterized by the mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy that many people experience during this cold season. Here …
Have you ever considered that your musculoskeletal system needs a check-up? Just like your teeth get their yearly cleaning, your musculoskeletal system's health may need a little TLC as well. When we don't maintain our body's health it is easy to loose muscle and gain fat. Like the old saying …
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Pitcher's elbow is a common injury that occurs among young baseball players. Caused by overuse and repetitive motion, pitcher's elbow causes pain and swelling inside of the elbow, and can limit one's range of motion.
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Plantar fasciitis is a condition causing heel pain. Supporting the arch, the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot, can become inflamed or tear. You experience pain when you put weight on your foot - particularly when taking your first steps …
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition in which protective cartilage in the knee wears away over time, causing the bones to rub against each other, resulting in pain and difficulty with walking. Exercise therapy prescribed by a physical therapist has been found to be beneficial for reducing pain and …
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Are you participating in the biggest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Earth? If you are not playing, it is beyond basketball - it is an outdoor festival with shopping, food and entertainment. The event is June 28 and 29, and we hope to see you out there!
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Hip impingement involves a change in the shape of the surface of the hip joint that predisposes it to damage, resulting in stiffness and pain. Hip impingement is a process that may precede hip osteoarthritis. It most often occurs in young, active people. A recent study found that 87 percent …
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"I could not use my shoulder at all. I was in so much pain. I could not stretch it out or lay on it. I can now do everything I could not do before. No pain, it is healed now and I can use it again without hurting. They are …
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Common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking, can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for seniors or those who are normally sedentary. The shoulders, back, neck and knees are prime targets.
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Greater trochanteric bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome, is one of the most common causes of hip pain. While greater trochanteric bursitis affects both active and inactive individuals, it is most common in moderately active, middle-aged females or those who have recently increased their activity level. In all …
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Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot that supports the arch, and can become inflamed or tear. You experience pain when you put weight on your foot, particularly when taking …
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition of the wrist and hand that can affect the use of the whole arm. It is caused by pressure on the nerve at the base of the palm (median nerve). Because of the demands that people place on their hands and wrists, …
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Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and has such a wide range of motion, it is more likely to dislocate than any other joint in the body. Dislocations are among the most common traumatic injuries affecting the shoulder. Athletes, non-athletes, children, and adults can all …
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The Achilles tendon is one of the most crucial and functional parts of the foot and, as luck would have it, it also is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body. While Achilles tendon ruptures can occur for a variety of reasons, including sports injuries, steroid use, and other …
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