Results for "Orthopedics"

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Muscle Knots: Getting the Kinks Out
You could be an office worker who spends too much time at a desk, an athlete who’s been overdoing it or someone who doesn’t pay much attention to good...
August 23
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Joint Hypermobility: What It Means When Your Joints Are Really Flexible
Have you ever heard someone called double-jointed? That doesn’t mean they have two joints where most people have one. It means they have joint hypermobility,...
August 14
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Causes of Broken Bones in Children and How to Avoid Them
One minute, your child is running around the playground, laughing and having fun. The next minute, they trip, fall and start crying. A trip to the urgent...
August 11
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Preventing and Treating the Curved Back of Kyphosis (Dowager’s Hump)
You’ve probably seen older people who always seem hunched over, with a rounded back and shoulders that pull forward. This condition is called kyphosis....
July 06
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It’s Not Just Hips and Knees—Other Joints That Can Be Replaced
If you have joint pain, you know how much it can interfere with your life. Everyday activities can be difficult, and the pain can even wake you up at night....
June 28
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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Bones and Joints
If you’re being treated for cancer, you probably know about some of the common side effects, like fatigue from chemotherapy, skin irritation from radiation...
June 27
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What Are Hyaluronic Acid (Rooster Comb) Injections?
Are you one of the millions of people struggling with chronic knee pain? Whether it’s from arthritis, injury or wear and tear, living with stiff, achy...
June 26
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Is My Child at Risk for Nursemaid’s Elbow or Pulled Elbow?
As parents, we’re all too familiar with childhood mishaps and minor injuries. From scraped knees to bumped heads, we’ve seen it all. And among these, there’s...
June 18
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Dead Butt Syndrome: Why Your Butt Hurts From Sitting
Do you sit in front of a computer all day, spend long hours behind the wheel or crash on the couch in front of the TV at night? If so, you could be setting...
June 05
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8 Tips for Maintaining Strong Hips at Every Age
Like Shakira’s iconic lyrics suggest, our hips truly don’t lie. They are the silent heroes supporting us every step, sway and stretch. Whether in your...
May 24