"Walking is man's best medicine."-Hippocrates Hippocrates must have been a smart guy! There's a wealth of research to prove that walking is good for you and the results are impressive: major reductions in both diabetes and heart disease, decreases in high blood pressure, increases in bone density, and more all follow regular walking exercise. In...
What is a posterior long arm splint? Posterior arm splinting is often the treatment of choice in the emergency department (ED) because they reduce swelling that may be present at the site of injury and thereby reduce the further risks. Posterior long arm splint is used in the management of multiple upper long arm injuries....
The goblet squat is one of the most effective exercises to build lower body strength. It also works on the upper body and the core. It engages and helps tone the muscles of the core, back, forearms, and to an extent, the shoulders and upper back. The goblet squat is one of the most effective...
the 5 best exercises for maintaining health and fitness are push-ups, walking, swimming, strength training, and yoga. Everyone, regardless of age or gender, needs to stay physically active to be healthy. But studies show that only 1 in 5 adults and teens get enough exercise during the day to stay fit. So what are the...
Introduction Imagine an activity that increases your flexibility, strengthens your muscles, centers your thoughts, and relaxes and calms you. Yoga does all that and more! In this article, I will review a brief history and the philosophy of yoga, the different types of yoga, the benefits, equipment you need to do it, where to do...
A runner experiences a muscle cramp in his calf.Source: iStock Facts you should know about muscle cramps A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. Muscle cramps can occur in any muscle; cramps of the leg muscles and feet are particularly common. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at...
What is an incisional hernia? An incisional hernia is a type of hernia caused by an incompletely healed surgical wound. A hernia is a bulge or protrusion of body tissue or an organ through the structure that normally contains it. A hernia usually occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes itself through a weak spot in a surrounding area. In...
Plantar fasciitis facts Plantar fasciitis, or foot ligament inflammation, can be painful. Plantar fasciitis (inflammation to the plantar fascia ligament) is most commonly caused by strain injury causing micro tears to the ligament as it attaches to the heel bone or other areas of tightness on the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia is...
Author: Richard Weil, MEd, CDE Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Pilates is a popular method of exercise in the United States, with more than 5 million individuals participating. What is Pilates, and should you be doing it? I’ll answer those questions and more in this article. What is the origin of...
Facts you should know about medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury Picture of the ligaments in the knee joint The medial collateral ligament is one of four ligaments that help stabilize the knee. Medical professionals refer to knee injuries that involve the MCL injuries as sprains or tears. A direct blow to the knee or a...