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  • Your thoughts can harm your neck and back during lifting tasks

    The mental distress of cognitive dissonance encountering information that conflicts with how we act or what we believe can lead to added pressure on t...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Intraop liposomal bupivacaine found to be beneficial after spinal fusion in scoliosis

    For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF), intraoperative liposomal bupivacaine (LB) infiltration is associated with lower total opioid consumption and shorter length of stay (LOS), according to a study published online May 1 in Spine.
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density protects against bone loss

    As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility. A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women but also protect against bone loss, ...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Disconachip technology promises new strides in back pain research

    There's been no real progress in efforts to reverse intervertebral disc degeneration or to engineer replacement tissue, but now biomedical engineers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have unveiled what they call an intervertebral disc-on-a-chip, a "precision engineered too...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • 8 Stretches That Target RA Foot and Ankle Pain

    While it s important to address treatment needs with your doctor first,  stretching can help maintain joint mobility and reduce stiffness and pain ass...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : HealthCentral
  • Achilles Tendon Stretches and Strength Exercises

    Given the importance of the Achilles tendon, stretching and strengthening of the tendon and surrounding calf muscles are crucial for both the prevention of injuries and during the rehab process.
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : healthnews
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Test Diagnosis and Treatment

    The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, also known as the calcaneus. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, a specific test can be d...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : healthnews
  • 7 Exercises to Stretch Plantar Flexion Movement

    Muscle weakness caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, and other conditions (especially injuries) can lead to plantar flexion weakness.1 You can rebuild strength and range of motion over time by practicing stretches and plantar flexion exercises.
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • Signs of Overpronation in Feet

    Pronation refers to the normal foot and ankle movement that happens when you take a step. Overpronation is when the foot and ankle move too much downw...
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • When Plantar Fasciitis Is So Bad You Can t Walk

    Muscle weakness caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, and other conditions (especially injuries) can lead to plantar flexion weakness.1 You can rebuild strength and range of motion over time by practicing stretches and plantar flexion exercises.
    On : 02-Jun-2023
    - Source : Verywell Health