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Top Myths about Arthritis: Knowing the Facts Can Help You Manage it Better Picture

Top Myths about Arthritis: Knowing the Facts Can Help You Manage it Better

Living with Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a painful condition that can make activities of daily living difficult, if not impossible.  Osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, affects millions of Americans and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. It often affects the knee or the hip.  Misconceptions about arthritis are prevalent, but knowing the facts can help people to better manage the disease. Here are the top myths and facts about arthritis:  1- MYTH: If you have arthritis, you shouldn’t exercise. FACT: It may seem counterintuitive, but the appropriate exercise can help many people feel better. Certain exercises, such as swimming or …

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Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator Cuff Injuries & Symptoms The rotator cuff is a group of muscles on each side of the shoulders that are responsible for holding the shoulder joints stable. Rotator cuff injuries are quite common. They’re most commonly caused by blows, falls, or over-exertion, but they can also be due to overuse of the shoulders. They can also be caused by aging. Tears can occur from traumatic injuries or they can result from an overuse of the shoulders. Traumas are called acute, while longterm injuries are call chronic. For example, an acute rotator cuff tear is one that has just occurred …

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Orthopedic Care

Orthopedics: All You Need to Know As incredible as it appears, it is an established fact that more than 6.3 million fractures occur annually in the United States of America alone, and as many as 40% of these occur within the safety of the home. To compound this report, it is established that 85-90% of elderly people beyond 75 suffer from osteoarthritis. These medical conditions are critical as they directly impact the daily activities of the individual. To tackle these medical conditions, proper orthopaedic care was introduced and popularized a useful field of medicine. Orthopedic Treatment In parallel with its …

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