Tai Chi for Osteopenic Women
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi in reducing rates of bone turnover in post-menopausal osteopenic women, compared with standard care.
Category : Muscles & Bones & Joints Diseases : Health & Medical
Wrist Fracture a Red Flag for Osteoporosis
Women who fracture a wrist should be screened for osteoporosis, especially if they are less than 66 years of age, according to a study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. The authors state that women who fracture a wrist within 10 years of entering menopause have an eightfold increase in the r
Treats for Your Feet: Foot Cream Products and DIY Foot Spas
Our feet are very important parts of our body. Not taking care of them can bring large impacts on our lifestyles and daily activities.
Surgical and Anatomic Considerations in ACL Reconstruction
What's the latest in ACL reconstruction surgery? This article will bring you up to date.
Findings Refute Common Belief of Spinal Superiority
More than 250,000 people in the United States over age 65 will fracture a hip during the coming year, and medical care for that injury will cost an estimated $5 billion yearly, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
A Guide to Managing Fallen Arches
Flat feet may not be as bad a problem as was once thought, however fallen arches are more of a problem. If you develop flat feet in later life, you may be in line for further foot problems and pain. Read this guide to managing fallen arches...
Exercises for Sciatic Leg Pain
Sciatic leg pain (also called "Sciatica") is basically caused by a constriction, or an inflammation, of the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts at the lower back and continues down the back of the leg. The pain can occur anywhere along the nerve, but it's often in the back of one leg. The pain can also
ZetaClear Nail Fungus Relief - A Very Effective And Natural Nail Fungus Treatment
Millions of people are affected by discolored nails that are slowly being destroyed by a fungus infection. This fungus lives under the nail itself, so it can be difficult to get rid of. People who have these nails are often embarrassed by the problem and can feel very self-conscious when they are ar
Nightly Leg Cramp Treatment
Night leg cramps appear suddenly during sleeping hours. When a leg cramp occurs, the muscles in the leg involuntarily contract. Usually leg cramps mostly affect the calf muscles; however, the foot and thigh muscles may also cramp. Night cramps can be a symptom of diseases such as diabetes or periphe
Exercise is Medicine(TM) -- ACSM/AMA Boosts Fitness as Treatment
This introduction to Exercise is Medicine(TM) provides video on key exercises for your patients (and yourself)!
Comparing the SF6D, EQ5D, and the ODI in Low Back Pain
How do the SF6D and the EQ5D compare with the ODI in assessing treatment effects in patients with chronic low back pain?
Osteoporosis Health Center Feature Page
Find in-depth feature stories on Osteoporosis Health at WebMD
Knee Flexion Characteristics Alter With the Onset of Knee OA
The authors compare gait characteristics between those with and without knee OA. How do they differ?
How to Improve After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Surgery on your anterior cruciate ligament is the first step toward regaining full strength and full mobility for your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament is the most important of three knee ligaments that controls movement and motion. Therapy after surgery requires effort, discipline and consisten
Treatment For Cracked Heels Pain
The use of ill-fitting shoes and cracked heels are just some of the reasons why you will have foot pain. These can be remedied easily if you avoid wearing too-tight shoes (no matter how dainty they look on your feet) and constant foot moisturizing. However, if the cracked heels are effects of diseas
Decline in Lumbar Extensor Muscle Strength in Older Adults
The authors take a look at the different factors that may influence lumbar extensor muscle strength.
The PASE for Measuring Physical Activity Level After TKA
How useful is the PASE questionnaire in evaluating the postoperative physical activity level in patients who have undergone TKA?
Inside The Common Ankle Sprain
If you enjoy physical activity, you have probably experienced an ankle sprain. Though it is a common injury, it is a good idea to be familiar with the different grades of ankle sprains and their symptoms.