In today’s world, people are always on the go, in order to keep up with the fast pace of these times. Joint pain, in such cases, can be very distressing as it can result in significant morbidity and limitation of movement. There are a number of reasons which are responsible for causing joint pain. However, …
Living a healthy life is nothing less than pure bliss. This realization hits even more strongly if a person is affected by an ailment. Although, as per World Health Organization (WHO), health is not merely an absence of disease. It is the state of complete physical, mental and social well being. In the face of …
Throughout your life, your body goes through a lot of changes. The process of growth starts from infancy to adulthood and then regressive changes start taking place. As your body starts to age, the probability of getting diagnosed with the disease increases much more. From genetics to the environment, many factors can be implicated in …
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In simple words, a joint is a point where two bones are connected. They function in facilitating movement and providing stability to the skeleton. Hence any disease affecting the joints can cause pain and ultimately hinder the mobility of a person. Some of the common causes of joint pain are: Arthritis The inflammation of joints …
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According to recent surveys and research, the prevalence of joint diseases is only increasing among the population. Joints are the articulating part of the body. Many diseases can cause damage and destruction of joints and related structures. Examples include arthritis, gout, infection, or any injury as well. The most common causes are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid …
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The human body can be described as one highly meticulous machine. The coordination between all the organ systems is truly remarkable even though each system is designed to serve a unique purpose. The musculoskeletal system is mainly responsible for locomotion. However, even a minor issue of the muscles can affect a person by having a …
With time, many changes are being seen in the field of medicine. To optimize the outcomes for patients, non-invasive procedures are now preferred worldwide. Similarly, in orthopedics, physical therapy is now being considered as a first-line approach for many musculoskeletal diseases. Apart from that, it is mostly a supplementary requisite too if any other treatment …
Foot, albeit small but is a complex structure consisting of many bones, joints, muscle and ligaments. Ankle joint is a major component of the foot. Any pain in the foot or ankle can be quite troublesome as the foot is directly involved in movement. Ankle pain can vary from person to person. There can be …
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The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon of the body. It connects the calf muscles with the heel bone. The main function of this tendon is to pull the front of the foot, the toes, downwards as when standing on tiptoes. Achilles tendon plays a major role in movements such as walking, running, …
Pain is the most common initial presenting complaint in the majority of diseases. At times, the underlying cause can be difficult to diagnose plus the root cause may not be curable in a few cases. Living your life with pain can directly impact not only your quality of life but also many of your life …
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