5 Common Hockey Injuries Ice hockey is a contact sport where the players and the puck move at high speeds, so when players run into each other or objects, great force is used. This is why hockey is considered a collision sport. Injuries are fairly common, but efforts can be made to avoid them with …
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5 Common Basketball Injuries
5 Common Basketball Injuries Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and for good reason. It’s fun, challenging and fast paced. But playing requires quick movements that, without certain precautions, can result in injury. Here are five of the most common basketball injuries and how you can avoid them: Ankle Sprains …
3 Nonsurgical Sprain and Strain Treatments
3 Nonsurgical Sprain and Strain Treatments Sprains and strains are a common cause of pain. This article takes a look at how these conditions may be managed medically and with simple home remedies. These are some of the simple methods of managing sprains and strains. Prevention is no doubt better than cure, and taking precautions …
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3 Common Dislocations
Gymnastics, basketball, football, downhill skiing and car crashes are all mishaps that can result in a dislocated joint. Learn more about three common dislocation injuries. 3 Common Dislocations What do gymnastics, basketball, football, car accidents, and downhill skiing all have in common? All are situations in which you can accidentally dislocate a joint. Dislocation occurs …
Why Joint Replacements Do Not Last Forever
Your joint replacement won’t last forever. Check this out to find out why, and what you can do about it. Why Joint Replacements Do Not Last Forever You may have heard it down the grapevine or may have experienced it yourself – an individual has undergone a hip replacement not too long ago and now …
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What Is a PET Scan?
One of the latest and most precise methods of modern diagnostic imaging, PET, or Positron Emission Tomography was celebrated by TIME Magazine as the medical invention of the year in 2000. What is a PET Scan? Positron Emission Tomography, or PET, scan is a diagnostic tool used to help doctors observe how tissue and organs …
Recovering After Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery is a commonly performed procedure. Following the procedure, it is essential for patients to take some time out and recover sufficiently. In this article, we shall briefly look at how one can recover following a joint replacement. Types of Joint Replacement The recovery period following joint replacement varies depending on the joint …
Prevention of Infection After Joint Replacement
Risk Factors For Development of an Infection Before we discuss how exactly infection can be prevented, it is important to recognize why exactly a patient would develop an infection following joint replacement. There are certain factors that can predispose an individual being tailored to developing an infection. A low immunity level or the presence of …
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Posture and Your Hips
Posture and Hips Good posture is essential for musculoskeletal health. While health professionals once recommended “standing up straight” as the way to achieve and maintain good posture, today’s experts take a much more advanced and effective approach. They (1) analyze all structures that affect posture (2) determine which structures may be causing posture deviations (3) …
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging? Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a noninvasive diagnostic tool used to create three-dimensional images of the inside of the human body. These images are similar to images produced by a CT scan, but MRI scans are able to produce more detailed images of the body’s soft tissues. These clearer …