A rotator cuff is the four tendons that are a part of the four shoulder muscles in the upper arm. A rotator cuff strain is when the arm cannot move freely in a wide range of motion without feeling pain because one or more of the tendons is strained. Injuring the rotator cuff can prevent people from

Type in Listerine and toenail fungus into any search engine (probably into music searches as well) and loads of Listerine articles spring up. Most are totally rubbish... here's why.

Hip fractures are the leading cause of disability in individuals over 65 years of age. A hip fracture is defined as an injury that includes a partial or complete fracture of the femur (thigh bone) at the hip joint.While all ages and genders may suffer from a hip fracture, especially due to automobil

Most metacarpal fractures can be managed non-operatively -- but when operative treatment is required, which techniques are the best options?

Toenail fungus cures, have been attracting widespread attention in recent months and this has much to do with the hunger for an enhanced social life on the part of sufferers. Those afflicted wish to wear sandals, high heels and other types of shoes which are designed to promote comfort and reveal be

Dealing with dry feet can be painful and irritating. When your feet don't get enough moisture it causes the skin to dry and this can lead to cracked heels, dry skin patches, calluses and other uncomfortable conditions. If not treated properly dry feet can worsen and the cracks in the skin can d

Just like the tires on a vehicle, our feet move us from point A to point B and therefore, in order to keep them healthy and moving, we need to keep them healthy. We could take care of them be giving them some attention at the end of the day and some rest during the day.

Are head-eye coordination tests a reliable means of assessing movement control in those with chronic neck pain?

WebMD looks at various preventive measures and treatments for osteoporosis.

Are you looking for a way to get more cushioning out of your shoes and protect your feet? This article will help explain the cushioning options that you can add to your new and existing shoes.

Podiatrists' podiatry is the name of two different terms in general. Bur in the world of foot pain, podiatry and podiatrist are the two most associated words. Podiatry, also called chiropody, is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of human foot, ankle and lower le

Top of foot pain has many causes; however foot fractures are a common cause. Stress fractures to the metatarsals can cause top of foot pain both on weight bearing activity and even at rest. Treatment for stress fractures usually just involves rest and support.

Vertebroplasty is widely used to treat osteoporotic compression fractures--but this animal study indicates there may be a risk of thermal damage to neural tissue.

Should autologous cultured osteoblast injection be considered a successful treatment option for treating long-bone fractures?

Those who experience soreness or pain in their heels or soles might end up asking their physician about plantar fasciitis. The pain that they have most likely is not getting any better and makes walking and running extremely hard.

It is essential to repair joint mobility in a fractured knee by exercising. The knee is a vital part of the body -- without it, it would be nearly impossible to walk, run and maintain balance while standing. Once your cast is removed, it's important to restore movement to the knee by performing reha

Numb Feet can be caused by damage to nerves. This condition is called peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are the extension of the nerves from brain and spinal cord which get affected by peripheral neuropathy resulting in tingling sensation, pain in the extremities but more commonly the feet. P

Pulmonary metastatic disease refers to cancer that spreads to the lungs from elsewhere in the body. Pulmonary metastases are the tumors that have spread through the blood to the lungs.

Bone marrow transplants are used to help patients with various kinds of serious illnesses, including leukemia and multiple myeloma. The procedure was first developed in the 1950s, and was first used successfully in 1968. Bone marrow transplants can help patients who have diseases that were once thou

Bisphosphonate drugs are usually the first line of prevention and treatment for osteoporosis. However, oral bisphosphonates are not safe for everyone. According to Dr. J.P. Jansen in the August, 2009 issue of Current Medical Research and Opinion, the injectable zoledronic acid is the most effective