If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture (whose technical term is palmar fibromatosis), you may be wondering what it is and whether it can be corrected so you can grip again. Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity that is caused by the development of knots of [Read More]
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Fixing a Torn Muscle
Aches, sprains and soreness are common when one is trying to get in shape. However, muscle tears (also referred to as strains) can be more problematic. Those athletes who push their bodies beyond the failure point – doing forced reps or extreme training – are very likely to experience more intense [Read More]
What Is Gout?
You’ve just gotten off to sleep, when suddenly in the middle of the night you feel intense pain at the base of your big toe – or in your ankle, knee, or other joint. The excruciating pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joint. It feels like the joint is on fire, and the [Read More]
Do I Need Ice or Heat?
If you’re athletically active and prone to the occasional sports injury, you’re probably familiar with the RICE treatment method for acute injury. If not, RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Using this method, the injured area is rested for 48 hours, compressed (with bandaging) to [Read More]
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Pain can become an all-too-familiar feeling in your joints when you have osteoarthritis. Even the smallest movement can be painful once osteoarthritis has progressed significantly, making mobility difficult. Any joint can be affected, especially those that take on the burden of your body’s weight. [Read More]
