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Our feet are vital shock-absorbers. Your feet support your body weight as you walk and navigate your day, so foot pain can disrupt your life. In fact,...

Some doctors say they have seen an increase in Canadians reporting foot pain and injuries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people staying home and not wearing shoes.

If you have joint pain, then you might agree that winter is a difficult time of year. When the cold air sets in, it can make chronic joint pain even more agonizing to deal with. Everything is more stiff, tender, and achy during this season.

There are several types of anesthesia for patients undergoing hand surgery. These include local, regional, or general anesthesia. The type used depend...

Adults with acromegaly have a sixfold higher incidence rate of carpal tunnel syndrome compared with the general population, with most diagnosed and undergoing surgery before the acromegaly diagnosis, according to a retrospective study.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which can cause pain and numbness in the hand. Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms. In this article, we look at some of the best hand exercises for carpal tunnel.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis in the hand, typically affecting the wrist and knuckles. However, this type of arthritis can affect the entire body. Here are 8 signs that you may have rheumatoid arthritis:

Tennis elbow, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis or lateral elbow tendinopathy, is a common condition of the upper extremity typically caused by repetitive motions of the arm and wrist. Pain from this condition can be long lasting, causing limitations during work, leisure, and daily tasks. Be...

The thumb is involved in about 50% of all hand functions. When the thumb is painful or injured, it becomes very difficult to use the hand. During norm...

Rotator cuff stretches are important exercises to prevent swimmer s shoulder, a shoulder injury which can be caused by incorrect swimming technique an...