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Sweaty Feet Will No Longer Bother You
Are you looking for a way that will help you cure sweaty feet? Well, you have come to the right place. You want a solution that will stop the wetness and odor completely and quickly and we have the solution for you.
How to Get Rid of Gout Crystals
An attack of Gout occurs when the body has an excess of uric acid, which then crystallizes and settles in the joints causing arthritis and extreme pain. Although the affliction of gout has been documented for centuries, sufferers generally had to wait out an attack, which could take weeks. Modern me
An Exploration of Risk Factors, Modifiers for Knee OA
BMI and physical activity levels through adulthood may influence the risk of knee osteoarthritis later in life.
Bone Growth Stimulator for Fracture Healing
If your broken bone has not healed after three or more months, your doctor may recommend bone growth stimulation therapy to promote bone growth in either your hard-to-heal ("nonunion") or slow-healing ("delayed union") fractures. This can occur in cases of severe trauma, but other risks for slow-hea
Medical Record Abstraction for Orthopedic Research
Can researchers with no medical training reliably abstract medical record information for clinical research?
Practicing a Good and Proper Care for Feet
Foot care is an important practice which every person is required to think about. It is highly recommended as the practice of all the other parts of the body. Both the genders should bear in mind to care for their feet on a daily basis.
Gout Relief Diet
Gout is a painful condition caused by the build-up of sharp, uric acid crystals in joints. While diet isn't the root cause of all cases of gout - kidney problems are also a major contributor - eating certain foods and avoiding others can help reduce the frequency of attacks and their severity.
Don't Play Golf After Knee Replacement
This may be a disturbing statement to some patients, as many people with knee replacements are avid golfers. So why should you not golf after a knee
Back Braces for Adolescents with Scoliosis
Brace treatment is commonly used for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Research has demonstrated braces are effective to prevent progression.
Exercises for the Rotator Cuff Muscles
The rotator cuff holds the arm bone in the shoulder socket.Shoulder stretch as part of a Thai body massage. image by Deborah Benbrook from Fotolia.comThe rotator cuff is made up of tendons and muscles in the shoulder. Although you may not think about your rotator cuffs on a daily basis,...
Risk Factors for Knee Replacement Due to Primary OA
Which factors are associated with the risk for knee replacement due to primary OA?
Newer Osteoporosis Treatments Build Stronger Bones
When you’re being treated for osteoporosis, a blood or urine test will provide clues or “markers” as to the progress of your treatments. But, it is important to realize that markers alone cannot indicate whether or not a treatment is working.
Osteoporosis Symptoms
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of osteoporosis symptoms including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Therapy for a Bulging Disc to Avoid Surgery
The spine is made up of vertebra separated by discs. These discs have a tough outer layer and a soft gel-like inner layer. Degeneration of discs causes them to bulge or protrude from their normal space. Bulging discs may lead to a herniated disc, in which the disc's outer layer breaks open and the i
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Do you suffer from heel pain on a consistent basis? You may have contracted a food condition known as plantar fasciitis. Some confuse this condition with bone spurs, but this condition is something much worse -- and painful.
Osteoporosis Treatment Medications
Osteoporosis, which literally means "porous bones," causes the bones to become extremely weak. In fact, the bones become so weak and brittle that even bending over, coughing or sneezing can cause a fracture. The condition may effect older men and young people, but tends to mostly affect post-menopau
List of Custom Made Orthopaedic Shoes for Comfort
Custom-made orthopaedic shoes are not meant only for the seniors among us. With a hectic schedule and people's need for style has often led them to make poor choices as far as footwear is concerned. This has resulted in a lot of foot problems. Custom made orthopaedic shoes ensure that those who
Get the Facts on Lumbar Spine Arthritis
Arthritis can affect the small joints of the lumbar spine called the facet joints. Lumbar spine arthritis is commonly seen in patients with other spine conditions including lumbar disc disease and spinal stenosis.
How to Identify a Pulled Rib Muscle
Rib cages and the muscles surrounding the ribs are prone to injury. Once you injure them, sometimes it is difficult to tell whether you have broken a bone or pulled a muscle. Telling the difference, however, is necessary for receiving the correct treatment. Although in the same general area, a bone