Fitness & Bone Health For Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining

IntroductionThe vertebrae are the bones that form your spine. The vertebrae are made to stack on top of each other in order to provide a support structure that has the ability to move. The vertebrae also protect the spinal cord as it moves from the brain down the spine. Their bony...

Usually the first sign of a shoulder dislocation is the way in which the injury was caused. They are common as sports injuries, but can also happen whenever the arm is twisted suddenly, severely pulled or pushed (like in a football tackle) and when tremendous pressure is applied to the shoulder. Car

There are actually three different types of Athletes' Foot.While they are all caused by a genus of ringworm, they all display differently.

Bone marrow transplants are used to treat aplastic anemia and some immunodeficiency disorders, which prevent a patient's own marrow from producing blood cells. They help cancer patients recover from the effects of high-dose chemotherapy and radiation treatments, which can destroy bone marrow. They

Sometimes Diabetics get hot feet. Sometimes they can get cold feet- even if the conditions around us doesn't warrant the temperature. Ultimately why do we get hot Diabetic feet?

Edema, or excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues, can occur in any part of your body, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, peripheral edema is abnormal fluid that settles in your legs, ankles or feet. If your legs are swollen, there can be many causes, so it's important to consult your doctor

Calf pain can be caused by many things. Evaluating the type and reason for the pain can help you decide if you can treat it at home or need emergency medical attention.

Myositis ossificans is a condition that causes abnormal bone formation within deep muscle tissue. Myositis ossificans generally occurs in athletes who sustain an injury to the muscle. Treatment of myositis ossificans generally involves observation, and symptoms usually resolve with time.

Permanent damage can occur just by walking incorrectly. When you use a product like Walkfit, you can improve your overall walking health and alleviate the stress on your joints. But does it really work?

According to an article by Boudreau and Beland in the July 1, 2006, issue of the Journal of Environmental Science and Health, published on the Informaworld website, "More than one-third of the U.S. population uses some sort of alternative medicine." Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is know

Bone marrow edema, a common finding on MRI of the ankle, has a wide diagnostic differential. What are the MRI patterns and clinical relevance of bone marrow edema in the ankles of ballet dancers?

According to the Sports Injury Clinic, the rotator cuff is responsible for stabilizing the shoulder as well as providing support during joint rotation. Numerous tendons and muscles meet within this area, and due to its purpose these muscles are constantly under strain. This muscular stress can somet

What are signs you need, or don't need, hip replacement surgery. Learn how to know when the time is right for you to have hip replacement surgery.

A new generation of footwear, Gravity Defyer shoes commonly known as G-Defy are one of the most comfortable shoes in today's fashion marketplace. Through advancements in technology now you can feel like your walking on air. People are fond of buying shoes that match their lifestyle, their need

With one 15-minute infusion a year, a bone-loss drug called Reclast cuts risk of vertebral fractures by 70% and hip fractures by 41% over three years, a study shows.

A new study investigates whether nonspecific knee injuries affect the incidence and progression of knee radiographic osteoarthritis.

With acute ankle sprains representing nearly 20 percent of the sports-related injuries suffered yearly in the United States, it is important for coaches and others associated with athletics to know the proper procedure for taping an ankle. In addition to taping injured ankles, most athletic trainers

A herniated disc is a painful, debilitating disorder; it affects how you lay down, how you walk and how you sit in a chair. Vertebrae form the spine and are cushioned by small discs that act as shock absorbers. When a disc is damaged or herniated, it can break open, leaving your spine's vertebrae op

Understanding the associations between individual patient characteristics and health status will assist clinicians in tailoring treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes.