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Exfoliate And Enhance Your Tan With Body Polishers
By exfoliating your skin prior to your sunless tan, you can garner more benefits from your tan, including longer lasting and deeper color. Enjoy soft, smooth skin along with a sun kissed glow.
Relief for Lower Spinal Stenosis
Between all of the vertebrae in your spine, there are intervertebral disks. These elastic pads of cartilage separate the bones from one another and allow the spine to bend and move. When these disks start to wear down, the body may respond by forming bone spurs to keep the bones from rubbing against
Spine Surgery Recovery
The spine has a cluster of nerves than run its length and branch out to other areas of the body. Damage to this area can cause a lot of pain. Spine surgeries are done to fix a problem in the back such as slipped disks or injuries from an accident. Due to the sensitive nature of the spine, patients a
Football Hamstring Exercise Information
The hamstring is a group of three major muscles located over your knee, alongside your thigh. Athletes often injure their hamstrings due to inadequate preparation or overuse. Football is no exception. Most football actions--from running to blocking to punting--involve the hamstring. In order to ensu
Factors That May Influence Peak Bone Mass
Peak bone density is determined by genetics (75 percent) and environment (25 percent).bone 3 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.comDeveloping a healthy peak bone mass wards off osteoporosis, breaks and fractures. Physicians test bone mass through bone density testing. This test determines...
Finding the Right Hiker's Gear Shoes
To keep it simple, hiking is an ambitious activity! As the gear is required for a longer period of time full of hurdles and problems; from reaching the heights of danger, to bearing the scorching sun, sustaining the harsh mountains, rains and sandy winds which cramp the view to enjoying every momen
Shoulder Capsule Tightening
Shoulder instability can lead to dislocation or subluxation of the shoulder joint, meaning that there is too much mobility of the shoulder joint.
What Can You Do for Tendinitis in the Foot?
Foot tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon--fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. When inflamed, it can cause severe pain, swelling and tenderness, according to Joseph Weisberg and Heidi Shink, authors of "3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life." Inflammation relief can be achieved by staying off
Shoes for Women With Knee Problems
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, shoes for women with knee problems need to provide stability, maneuverability and comfort. Your shoes must fit properly and be in good condition. They must allow you to maintain your balance and leg alignment whe
What Happens After a Cast Comes Off the Ankle?
Casts Heal AnklesIndividuals who have plaster casts on the ankle most likely suffered from a broken or severely fractured foot or ankle. After the doctor set the ankle in place, he used a cast to secure the foot and ankle in a fixed position that allowed the damaged bone to heal in a...
Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics
This article reviews the most recent research on childhood obesity how it impacts the practice of pediatric orthopedics.
Bone Spurs in Children
Bone spurs in children are excess bone that develops along the side or edge of a bone. The clinical name for this extra bone growth is osteophytes. Bone spurs can form along almost any bone, but they are particularly prone to grow at joints. As a result, it is not uncommon to find bone spurs along t
What Are the Risks of Nerve Damage From Orthopedic Knee Surgery?
Orthopedic knee surgery is often performed to relieve pain and restore function to the knee. There are some risks however, that are associated with this procedure. Nerve damage is one of these risks, although it occurs rarely.
Causes of Tendinitis
Tendinitis is an umbrella term used by health professionals to describe inflammation, irritation or swelling in one or more of the body's tendons. Often considered a sports injury, tendinitis does not only affect athletes. Anyone who repeatedly uses a part of his/her body may develop tendinitis. In
Endoscopic Laser Spine Surgery Recovery
Endoscopic laser spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure. Because the surgery requires an incision of less than 1 inch, which reduces trauma to the muscles, recovery time is quicker than for traditional open spine surgery.
How to Use a Sock Aid
Losing the ability to put your own socks on without excruciating pain can be a frustrating experience. Many people with arthritis, osteoporosis, physical disabilities and even pregnant women can experience this problem. Use a sock aid after surgery or anytime bending over to put your socks on become
Microfracture
Microfracture is a surgical option that is used to treat areas of damaged cartilage. Most commonly used in the treatment of knee cartilage damage, microfracture is performed to stimulate new cartilage growth. Effective microfracture treatment requires both appropriate surgery and rehabilitation.
Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Fracture Clinics
A number of factors may prevent orthopedic surgeons from screening women for intimate partner violence. What are they -- and how can they be overcome?
Classification of Distal Radius Fractures in Children
Does the reliability of this four category classification of distal radius fractures in children vary when applied by raters of different experience levels?
Living With Flat Feet: Do I Need Orthopedic Shoes or Surgery?
There are many different foot problems that are a common source of pain for people of all ages. Flat feet is one of the most common foot deformities and affects people young and old. This foot deformity results from collapse of the arch of the foot.