Possible Causes of Muscle Spasms

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What Is a Muscle Spasm?A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle. During a spasm, all the fibers in a group of muscles simultaneously tighten at the same time. Often abrupt and unexpected, they are characterized by a sharp, shooting pain and can last anywhere from a few...

Often Missed Knee Problems

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The largest and one of the most complex joints in the human body is the knee. Since it is used so often, it is prone to injury. The knee has many different parts and, therefore, is susceptible to numerous injuries. The three bones that meet to form the knee are the femur, tibia and patella. Some kne

Bone Spur Exercises

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Bone spurs are extra bones that grow on a normal bone due to excessive or repetitive pressure to an area. They can occur on any body part that feels pressure, such as the spine, hands, hips, knees, shoulders and feet, but are most common to the heel. Spurs can be caused by not wearing proper shoes f

Differences Between Muscular Dystrophy & Cerebral Palsy

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Cerebral palsy (CP) and muscular dystrophy (MD) are both neurological disorders that affect the muscles. Cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy have many similarities, but also many distinct differences.

Surgery Not Better for Spine Narrowing, Study Finds

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More conservative treatments worked just as well to ease back and leg pain

Exercises for Ankle Fracture in Cast

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Ankle fractures are the most common type of orthopedic injury. Depending on the type of ankle fracture, treatments may include surgery. Treatment also includes stabilizing the ankle with a cast or removable brace. Your health care provider will determine when your fractured ankle is ready to bear

Hip Replacement in Hip Osteoarthritis in Osteopetrosis

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A patient with septic hip arthritis undergoes staged total hip arthroplasty -- was it successful?

Is Knee Strength Compromised by Hip Replacement Surgery?

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Although the hip joint and knee joint work together for proper movement of the leg, they are completely separate joints. Hip replacement surgery will require rehabilitation of the affected hip joint, but will not directly affect the knee. However, weakness of the recovering hip joint will put more s

Recovery Time for a Hamstring Strain

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Hamstring strains can be painful and occur from stretching the muscle too far, suddenly pulling on the muscle or a direct hit to the muscle. Located on the back of the thigh, the severity of the injury is graded, one through three, and treatment and recovery will depend largely on this.

Know if You Need an MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, has become a commonly utilized diagnostic tool in medicine and orthopedics.

About Menopause Numbness & Muscle Aches

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The North American Menopause Society defines menopause as a woman's last menstrual cycle followed by 12 consecutive months without a period. Menopause can be hastened when a woman has her ovaries removed as with a hysterectomy. The event is natural but can cause a woman to experience discomfort, inc

Strenuous Exerciser vs Total Couch Potato: Which Is Riskier?

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Some studies show that people who exercise a great deal--such as marathoners, triathletes, and even daily joggers--have higher death rates than those who lead totally sedentary lifestyles.

Osteoporosis in Men-Related Information

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A list of topics related to Osteoporosis in Men.

Calf Strain Vs. Calf Pull

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The terms "calf strain" and "calf pull" are used to describe ruptures or tears to the calf muscles and can be used interchangeably. Calf muscle tears are one of the most common sports injuries.

Black Women's Fracture Risk Lower Than Whites'

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Older black women may have a lower bone-fracture risk than their white peers, even when compared to those who have similar bone density measures.

Purpose of an Ankle Brace

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Ankle braces typically wrap around the arch of the foot and extend from one-quarter to one-half of the way between your ankle and knee. They are typically used to stabilize weak or injured ankles during the recovery period, allowing the user to participate in activity, or in more activity, sooner th

DIY Solar Cells

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Solar technology has come a long way over the last few years. Today major ecological companies are developing better solar panels, with great energy output using a relatively small amount of materials. Solar energy could be the future. If you have a child who is curious about science, or are curious

Types of Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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Feeling pain is the body's way of communicating with the brain that something is wrong somewhere in the body. Nerves run messages between the brain and the damaged body tissue to communicate what is damaged and how the body can correct the damage. Though the body can heal itself, sometimes you need

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment Methods

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Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammation of your joints along your spine and pelvis. It is a chronic, progressive disease that eventually causes affected bones to fuse together. This may cause limited motion and the inability to expand your chest fully. Other symptoms include back, joint and hip pa

Who Should Be Evaluated for Secondary Causes of Osteoporosis?

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In secondary osteoporosis, an underlying medical condition or other factors cause bone loss. This is in contrast to primary osteoporosis, which is associated with age, gender, and family history.