Health education topics.
We have a lot of muscles in our bodies (literally, over 600). Muscles allow us to move and function. In general, they work in pairs. Usually as one muscle contracts (or shortens), the opposing muscle (known as the antagonist) elongates and vice versa. For example, think about when you bend your arm to bring food … Read more
On February 20, 2012, I injured my common extensor tendon while playing squash. After two cortisone shots and three weeks of physical therapy, my orthopedist recommended imaging for further evaluation of my problem. The MRI showed a high-grade tear in the common extensor tendon. This type of tear means that more than 50% of the … Read more
Whenever you have a knee injury—whether it’s caused by something you did during your everyday activities, a sports injury, or from knee surgery (such as a knee replacement or arthroscopy) —stretching and strengthening the muscles can help you get over your injury more quickly.
A mammogram is a special breast exam which projects the image of the inner breast tissues onto a film or a digital image. This procedure, called mammography, helps to get a clear view of the structures inside the breast. Even the very small tumors or cysts can be seen with a mammogram.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition affecting the shoulder, arm, and hand. Nerves and blood vessels supplying the arm and hand start at the side of the neck.
A fever is a body temperature above normal. A normal oral temperature for a resting, healthy adult is about 98.6°F (37°C). Your temperature can vary from 1 to 2 degrees throughout the day. Fever is a sign of inflammation or infection. Fever is not a disease.
Gout causes inflammatory arthritis (joint inflammation), swelling, redness, heat, stiffness in the joints and pain. Rheumatic pain that affects tissues, joints, bones, muscles and other structures is called arthritis. Gout is responsible for about 5% of this type of arthritis. Gout is both a progressive and a chronic disease.
In kids and teens, BMI percentile assesses underweight, overweight, and the risk for becoming overweight. As children mature, body fatness changes as they develop. There are differences between boys and girls. For these reasons, BMI percentile for children is gender and age specific.
Whether you’re a dedicated athlete or weekend warrior your active life can lead to muscle and ligament injuries. This is a list of frequently asked questions that can help you prevent and treat sports injuries so you can get back in the game!
The spinal column—also known as the backbone—provides support for the body and protects the spinal cord. The spinal column includes vertebrae, intervertebral discs, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The spinal column is divided into three sections—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. Each section is named and each vertebra is numbered. There are seven cervical (C1-C7), twelve thoracic (T1-T12), five lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5), and one sacral (S1) vertebra.