How to Treat a Swollen Foot

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The first course of action when deciding how to treat a swollen foot, also known as edema, is to determine the cause. Swelling of a foot can be due to an injury, such as a sprain, strain or broken bone or a bite from an insect or animal. Basic treatment for a swollen foot does not address any under

Effect of a Work-Focused Intervention on Neck and Back Pain

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How does work-focused rehabilitation compare with standard intervention in terms of improving pain, disability, and return to work in those with neck and back pain?

Ankle Impingement Caused by Bone Spurs in the Joint

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Anterior ankle impingement syndrome is a condition in which bone spurs develop in the front of the ankle joint.

What Treatments Are Available for Bulging Discs in the Neck?

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When something goes wrong with the jelly-like disks between each vertebra, even everyday activities can be a chore. Whether it's described as a slipped, compressed, herniated or bulging disk, the resulting pain can radiate up into the neck, shoulders and head. Treatments can be done in an attempt to

Implementing Specific Strength Training in Lab Technicians

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A workplace strength training intervention can provide a beneficial effect on pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Symptoms of the Six Types of ADD

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ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, can be separated into six different types or categories: Classic, Inattentive, Overfocused, Temporal, Limbic, and "Ring of Fire." This article will explore the respective symptoms of these six different categories of ADD to help you better understand how they diff

Vitamin Supplements Can Provide Your Body More Than Just A Complete Diet

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Every day, you are bombarded with commercials on television, ads in magazines and newspapers with reasons why you should take a particular manufacturer's vitamin supplement. Whether it is an antioxidant, vitamins for overall health, or anything else, there are literally thousands of different v

Older Women & Knee Problems

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Older women stay active by exercising, playing different sports and performing everyday tasks. Some feel aches and pains but function well nonetheless. Others, however, have trouble taking part in such activities because of knee problems.

Osteoporosis Treatment

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of osteoporosis treatment including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Posterior Muscle Chain Activity During Extension Exercises

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This study evaluates muscle activity levels during various extensions exercises in patients with low back pain.

How to Heal a Broken Jaw

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Like any bone on the body, the jaw bone can become dislocated, fractured or broken. Symptoms of a broken bone include oral bleeding, an inability to open your mouth or move your jaw, bruises or swelling on the face, stiffness, pain or tenderness of the jaw, loose teeth, numbness, and/or an abnormal

How to Heal Torn Tendons

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Tendon injuries range from mild to very serious. Sometimes in rare instances, drastic measures are required for healing. However, in many cases, there are simple things you can do to help gradually restore the strength in the injured area and allow it to heal.

Infantile Scoliosis

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Infantile scoliosis is found in children age 2 months to 3 years. Most cases of infantile scoliosis are relatively minor and tend to resolve spontaneously.

Lumbar Spondylosis Treatment

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Lumbar spondylosis, also known as bone spurs, results from chronic lumbar disk degeneration. Lumbar nerve roots may be compressed, stretched or angulated; myelopathy (loss of nerve function) may also develop as a result of compression or recurrent minor trauma to the spinal cord. If left untreated,

The Prognosis for a Torn ACL With Surgery

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One of the four main ligaments in the knee is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). A torn ACL is one of the most common knee injuries, especially among athletes. Surgery can be an effective treatment option.

Knee Flexibility Exercises

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The knee joint is one of the most complex and largest joints in the human body. Because of this, it is subject to injury from sporting activities, weight problems and the degeneration of joints with age. Increasing the flexibility and maintaining a good range of motion for the knee joint is an imp

Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism of THA and TKA

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This review provides some insight into the potential risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism in total joint arthroplasty.

How to Determine Recovery Time Objectives

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When disasters strike, responsible businesses are prepared to recover in the least amount of time possible. Recovery time objectives are the specific timelines businesses determine as the acceptable amount of time before a company is performing a particular function as it did prior to the disaster.

How to Heal Tendon Injuries

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Tendons are bands of tough, fibrous tissue in the body that connect muscles to bones, enabling the body to move. When the joints or muscles are subjected to stress, the tendons of the body can be injured. In some cases, the injury may be as mild as minor inflammation, while in other cases the tendon

Solutions for Osteopenia

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Osteopenia is characterized by bones that have lost density and are more fragile than normal. It is not as severe as osteoporosis, but can serve as a precursor. Treatments largely involve self-care. Medication is not commonly used for osteopenia. These self-care measures can go a long way...