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5 Signs of a Thumb Sprain
5 Signs of a Thumb Sprain
Source: HandcareA sprained thumb is an injury to a ligament, which is a soft tissue that connects bones to each other at the joints to keep it stable, as opposed to a thumb fracture (break) which is an injury to the bone. The ulnar collateral ligament is the most injured ligament in the thumb. This particular ligament connects the thumb to the hand on the side closest to your index finger.
What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis?
What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis?
Source: HealthDayFor patients with severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement provides better function over the long haul than the traditional surgical treatment, a new study finds.
Don’t let shoulder pain sideline your summer
Don’t let shoulder pain sideline your summer
Source: Cleveland Jewish NewsShoulders are among the most frequently injured joints in the body, with the main culprit stemming from the rotator cuff, the part of the shoulder that allows you to lift and rotate your arms. Over 3 million Americans each year are affected by rotator cuff problems.
Knee Pain and Function: Nonoperative Approaches to Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Knee Pain and Function: Nonoperative Approaches to Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Source: Practical Pain ManagementPhysical rehabilitation and osteopathic manipulative techniques can treat different aspects of “runner’s knee,” to alleviate tight muscles and tender points within the joint or muscle and increase range of motion.
Yoga Moves to Improve Hip Health
Yoga Moves to Improve Hip Health
Source: AARPProtect yourself from pain and disability with simple exercises you can do at home.
Why Triathletes Should Swim Different Strokes
Why Triathletes Should Swim Different Strokes
Source: HealthlineShoulder health is a big deal for swimmers and triathletes. Overuse injuries due to muscular imbalances are common, painful, keep you from training, and can be expensive to treat. Swimming other strokes gives you an opportunity to strengthen other parts of the shoulder by using different movements.
10 exercises for shoulder pain
10 exercises for shoulder pain
Source: Medical News TodayMany people experience shoulder pain, but some research suggests that exercise and mobility work may help.
Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players
Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players
Source: News Medical Life SciencesWith spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the high rate of arm injuries among youth players.
What to know about bicep tendonitis
What to know about bicep tendonitis
Source: Medical News TodayBicep tendonitis develops when a tendon in the biceps muscle swells and becomes inflamed. It usually occurs with other problems with the shoulder, such as dislocation, impingement, or arthritis
What can cause hip pain when sitting?
What can cause hip pain when sitting?
Source: Medical News TodayHip pain while sitting can range from mild discomfort to severe. The hip joint may also feel stiff or pop while sitting. Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting.
