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One thing that has increased dramatically with the use of the internet is medical literacy; the ability for us to understand medical related issues, terms, and disabilities or diseases we have or are prone to. One disorder that many people are becoming more aware of is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand

It is always unfortunate when we become injured and fracture one of our bones. Thanks to the advancements in modern medicine the majority of bone fractures can be treated and the success rate for proper healing has increased dramatically. Knowing about the types of fractures that occur can help you better under the potential risks

The older we get the more important taking care of our bodies becomes. As we age our bodies change, especially our bones and muscles. However, what many people don’t know is that at different ages there are different concerns for our bones and muscles. This couldn’t be truer for children. Many children and teens see

Every part of our body needs to be taken care of to ensure we live healthy and happy lives. However despite our concerns of living healthier and taking care of ourselves some areas can be overlooked. One of the most common areas overlooked is our bones and skeletal structure. The resulting failure to take proper

After you or someone you know has had an accident, or surgery, or even an illness, rehabilitation may have been prescribed by your doctor. There are different types of rehabilitation, all developed to address the needs of the person seeking rehabilitation treatment, as well as the goals the person and the person’s health care provider

We’ve all done it. Slouching when we’re tired, slouching when we’re focused on something else. Who hasn’t heard someone tell them to sit up straight? It turns out that slouching is more than just an annoyance for parents of teenagers. Whether you’ve caught yourself slouching while sitting at your desk at work, at the dinner

When arthritis makes it difficult to move around as freely as you once were able to, the thought of exercising may not be something you are looking forward to. Arthritis causes inflammation and the breakdown of cartilage in your joints causing bones to rub against each other. When we feel pain we tend to hold

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