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Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions
Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions
Source: Medical XpressPeople with multimorbidity want treatments that will improve their physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Our research found that exercise may actually be a surprising treatment for those living with multimorbidity, and offer many of these improvements patients want.
Avoid Surgery' For Most Cases Of Common Wrist Fracture In Young People, Urge Researchers
Avoid Surgery` For Most Cases Of Common Wrist Fracture In Young People, Urge Researchers
Source: EurekAlertThe SWIFFT trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research, concludes that for a scaphoid waist fracture in the wrist a plaster cast should be used in the first instance, with surgery only being considered if the bone doesn't heal.
Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here`s Some Guidance On Doing It Safely
Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here`s Some Guidance On Doing It Safely
Source: Medical XpressIf you're thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading pediatricians' group says there are a few things you should consider.
Do I Have A Torn Ligament?
Do I Have A Torn Ligament?
Source: ASSH HandcareA torn ligament can happen in conjunction with a sprained wrist, typically when the wrist is bent backwards forcefully or put into an awkward position. This can happen during any sport such as gymnastics, soccer, football, etc. or simply during a fall. Ligaments are bands of tough connective tissue that connect two bones or hold together a joint.
What You Should Know About Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries
What You Should Know About Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries
Source: Verywell HealthA biceps tendon injury is a tear or rupture of connective tissue that connects the biceps muscle of the upper arm to bones at either the shoulder (proximal tendon) or elbow (distal tendon). Proximal tears are more common than distal tears and usually are the the result of chronic overuse or an acute injury, such as a direct blow to the shoulder or falling onto an outstretched arm.
What Jobs Are Toughest On The Knees?
What Jobs Are Toughest On The Knees
Source: HealthDayBased on a review of 71 studies that included nearly one million workers, the riskiest occupations include agriculture, construction, mining, service jobs and housekeeping. And jobs that demand excessive kneeling, squatting, standing, lifting and climbing stairs all increase your odds.
In Many Cases, Hip Replacement Also Eases Back Pain
In Many Cases, Hip Replacement Also Eases Back Pain
Source: HealthDayIf you have a bad hip and lower back pain, a new study suggests that hip replacement surgery may solve both issues at once.
Physical Therapy For A Pectoralis Major Tear
Physical Therapy For A Pectoralis Major Tear
Source: Verywell HealthA torn or ruptured pectoralis muscle can limit your ability to engage in normal work and recreational activities. It can limit arm use, and may cause significant pain. If you have ruptured or torn your pectoralis major muscle in your chest, you may benefit from physical therapy (PT) to help you recover.
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Source: Medical XpressAn algorithm that analyzes MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Stay at home but don't stay still,' researchers recommend
Stay at home but don't stay still,' researchers recommend
Source: EurekAlert"The adverse side effects of the social isolation measures implemented to combat COVID-19 include an increase in sedentary behavior and physical inactivity, which can contribute to a deterioration in cardiovascular health even in the short term. Older people and people with chronic diseases tend to be most affected."
