http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Our modern habit of confining our feet into the prisons of our shoes may be partly responsible for some of the problems we face. Our feet have evolved to manage the changing levels and types of surfaces as the toes grip the ground and reinforce the arches... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1296651_17.html 15th December 2009 The complicated anatomy of the foot is targeted at generating propulsive force for running and walking and at coping with the body weight. The ankle mortise holds the talus firmly and it sits at the top of the main long ways arch of the foot. The medial o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1296437_17.html 15th December 2009 The pain and other symptoms which are involved in neck problems typically cause functional difficulties which show themselves in complicated limitations of movement and activity. However, the pain and neurological aspects cannot be considered on their own... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1296246_17.html 15th December 2009 After neck injury or generalised pain problems, the disturbances in sensory aspects may occur in the arms and legs even though there are no symptoms in these areas. Local hyperalgesia in the neck, an increased pain response to normally painful stimuli, ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1292767_17.html 11th December 2009 The amount of neck pain and disability suffered by patients varies greatly from very low pain levels and virtually no disability to high pain levels which interfere significantly with activities of daily living. The underlying reasons for this are likely ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1292095_23.html 11th December 2009 If you suffered an accident in the supermarket through no fault of your own you may be entitled to claim for compensation. You may have slipped on juice in Tesco or Asda. Whichever way it happened, as the accident was not your fault you have a right to ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1290595_18.html 11th December 2009 Most passengers have the false belief that travelling in an enclosed car will protect them from harms way. They even fail to strap on their seatbelt as they feel that the metal shell will protect them should they fall into an accident. It is a big mistake... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1290016_18.html 11th December 2009 Repetitive strain injuries suffered at work are much more common than people realise. This is due to the fact that use of computers on a daily basis has become part of the norm. With the increasing usage of computers it was only a matter of time before RS... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1283717_18.html 09th December 2009 Meralgia paraesthetica is a pain syndrome and one of many different ones potentially presenting to a physiotherapist or doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The typical symptoms are numbness, pins and needles and pain in the lateral and anterior parts of t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1283613_23.html 09th December 2009 Passengers obtain injuries in a bus, car, or any other vehicle that gets involved in an accident. It is not unusual for passengers to make a claim. If you were in the vehicle at the time of the accident you can make a passenger accident compensation claim... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1283555_18.html 09th December 2009 Pain in the forefoot, the front part of the foot not including the toes themselves, is known as metatarsalgia as the pain occurs around the metatarsals. It is a symptom of an underlying problem rather than a condition in itself. The pain can be caused by ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1277541_23.html 07th December 2009 Laser eye surgery is an attractive option for those that wish to stop wearing their glasses. If the surgery is carried out properly, than it can lead to great results for the patient concerned. The patient's self-confidence and quality of life will be imp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1277207_18.html 07th December 2009 Many of us feel deeply uncomfortable about visiting the dentist and try to put it off as much as possible. After all, who likes the idea of someone drilling deep into our mouth? However, it is a necessary part of our health regime and we should place trus... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1277044_18.html 07th December 2009 The management of dislocated shoulders is a matter of controversy in the orthopaedic field, with the usual management being confined to a sling for between one and six weeks, with or without a strap around the waist to prevent external rotation. The arm i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1275536_23.html 07th December 2009 Cancer is a disease that cannot be pinned down to one single cause. There are various factors which may help increase the likelihood of an individual developing the disease. Your genes, general lifestyle, or even the environment may all contribute to incr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1273259_18.html 04th December 2009 A joint dislocation occurs when the two joint surfaces, which normally sit in intimate contact with each other, are wrenched away from each other to lie apart without any relationship. Joints have a surrounding ligamentous bag called a joint capsule and t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1272730_17.html 04th December 2009 Anybody involved in a game of sport can expect to sometimes get injured. Sometimes an error in judgement or some general carelessness can lead a player to sustain an injury. Therefore most participants consent to the risky nature of the game playing. Howe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1272405_18.html 04th December 2009 Food poisoning is much more common than people realise. With the temptations of numerous cafes and restaurants all around us, the danger of contracting food poisoning has increased rapidly. The impact of food poisoning can vary from being fairly minor to ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1270686_18.html 03rd December 2009 The reason for compartment syndrome is the excessive build up of pressure in one of the tissue compartments of the limbs, stopping the arterial pressure from supplying the area and depriving the tissues of adequate blood supply. Death of the local tissues... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1270474_17.html 03rd December 2009 Being bitten by a dog can be a terrifying experience, one that is likely to stay with the victim forever. This is because the injuries sustained are not just physical, but are likely to have a psychological impact too. It is true that certain breeds of do... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1266326_18.html 30th November 2009 Suffering from a burn injury is not just physically painful. It can be one of the most distressing episodes one can face in their lifetime depending on the severity of the injury. The more fortunate ones escape with minor burns that are easily treatable. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1266136_18.html 30th November 2009 Amputation claims come in different forms from loosing a leg to loosing a toe or finger. No matter which part of the limb is lost, the results of the amputation can be devastating for the individual. The consequences of the amputation are so far-reaching,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1262731_18.html 27th November 2009 Stress fractures are a common occurrence particularly in sporting endeavours and in recruits in the armed services, with overuse of the lower limbs a common theme. The lower leg is the most frequently affected area but other parts, even the arms, can be a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1262636_23.html 27th November 2009 Tripping and slipping accident claims are quite common as members of the public trip and fall on various substances on a regular basis. In order to make a successful claim the claimant has to prove that someone else was legally responsible for the acciden... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1262366_18.html 27th November 2009 The requirement for larger numbers of physiotherapists is greater now than it has been for some time. Physiotherapy has been shown to be useful in an increasing number of medical conditions with the emphasis being on the prescription of exercise. There is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1262165_36.html 27th November 2009 Thousands of people all over the UK make the decision to undergo plastic surgery. For many, it is a personal choice influenced by wanting to feel good about themselves. Others have other reasons. The patient is likely to be feeling nervous about the opera... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1260464_18.html 26th November 2009 Patients for amputation do not usually present diagnostic difficulties as they are mostly referred with a history of peripheral vascular disease and extensive treatment. The gradual blocking off of the minor blood vessels causes gangrene in the toes and u... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1260318_23.html 26th November 2009 The choice to undergo a vasectomy or sterilisation procedure is becoming more prominent in the UK. For many it is a choice based on some very personal reasons. Some do it for financial reasons. Others because they do not wish to expand their family any fu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1260059_18.html 26th November 2009 The amputation of a leg is a major happening for a person and represents an upheaval in their life, with psychological problems added to the difficulties of learning the rehabilitation, the management of the new prosthesis, and the relearning of ambulatio... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1257987_23.html 26th November 2009 Most of the surgeries on patients are carried out successfully, according to their patient's satisfaction. However, on occasion mistakes unfortunately do happen, errors which should not have occurred, but resulted in the detrimental injury of the patient.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1257629_18.html 26th November 2009 An acute wry neck is a condition characterised by sudden onset of severe neck pain accompanied by an involuntary contraction of the neck muscles which leads to an abnormal head posture being maintained. The abnormal posture or torticollis is a symptom of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1257375_23.html 26th November 2009 Doctors and other medical practitioners usually provide a high level of service to their patients. Unfortunately, on occasion mistakes do happen and in these situations patients will be quite emotional and upset. The potential risks involved in medical tr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1252777_18.html 25th November 2009 Most people do not sign up to a package holiday, expecting to get food poisoned or suffer any other type of injury. As they have agreed to a package deal, they expect the holiday package operators to offer them a trustworthy and high quality service. Unfo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1248548_18.html 24th November 2009 If you have lost someone through a fatal accident, we can only imagine the pain and trauma you must be going through. We understand that you will be going through a highly emotional experience, filled with shock and disbelief, and it will be hard to be th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1248499_18.html 24th November 2009 The wrist has a large, three hundred and sixty degree cone of movement facing forwards at the end of the arm, a consequence of the close arrangement of the small carpal bones. Group movements or individual ones between the bones can occur and this allows ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1241808_23.html 22nd November 2009 Uncontrolled movements of the knee due to a lack of muscular control expose the knee to increased stresses and the knee and its cartilages (menisci) may suffer damage. One of the functions of the menisci is to control the large condyles of the femur as th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1241716_17.html 22nd November 2009 An injury or some traumatic occurrence, perhaps minor, can be the precipitating event which kicks the knee joint into a painful state. Even a small injury can cause the joint to swell and the knee can react in complex and negative ways to the presence of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1241441_23.html 21st November 2009 The locking position close to full extension of the knee is a small internal movement of the joint involving an inward twisting of the thigh bone, a small joint motion but crucial to knee function and illustrating the knee is much more than a normal hinge... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1241219_17.html 21st November 2009 Consumers are afforded much more protection nowadays against manufacturers and retailers. This is due to the Consumer Protection Act'87 which now made it much easier for consumers to make a claim if they receive a defective product which results in their ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239641_18.html 19th November 2009 If you suffer an injury, through no fault of your own, as a result from a road traffic accident, sporting accident, or a fall, you can make a claim for compensation. It is likely that you would have suffered financial losses as a result of your injuries. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239578_18.html 19th November 2009 Medical professionals are fully aware that a great deal of responsibility is involved in ensuring that the amount of care provided to the mother during the course of pregnancy and birth is of a high standard. There is always a great amount of risk involve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239338_18.html 19th November 2009 Motorbikes are often seen as an attractive option to those who prefer to travel around in a more practical way according to their needs. However, it is important to note that in taking on this means of transport, motorcyclists are putting themselves at hi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239242_18.html 19th November 2009 Many of us visit the doctor if we are feeling unwell, or feel anxious about a certain condition. It is expected, that once the situation is explained to the doctor, that our matter will be looked into, and diagnosed accurately. As we are unlikely to have ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239153_18.html 19th November 2009 Experiencing a road traffic accident can often be a frightening and distressing experience. Hopefully you or any fellow passengers will have escaped with minor injuries with little damage to your vehicle. However, in some cases the consequences of the ro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1239105_18.html 19th November 2009 The impact of a spinal injury can have devastating effects on your quality of life. It can affect those around you and your general lifestyle. The financial implications can be vast. Most spinal injuries have long term and lifelong implications. Families... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1237926_18.html 18th November 2009 Like the elbow, the knee joint is an example of a hinge joint with added complexity. The condyles of the femur are enlarged rounded areas at the base of the femur and they make up the knee joint with the enlarged flattened area of the upper end of the tib... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1195389_23.html 23rd October 2009 We looked at the relevance of a discrepancy in length of leg on the ability to use the hip in a previous article. The leg which is the longer has to stay slightly bent to manage to keep the eyes and head level, preventing the hip from achieving full exten... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1188263_23.html 20th October 2009 A normal joint exhibits accessory movements which are small sliding and gliding motions inside the joint, occurring during movement but a person is incapable of performing them in isolation. They are very important in joint function and should they be red... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1188007_23.html 20th October 2009 The hips are ball and socket joints between the legs and the pelvic part of the trunk. The joint consists of a rounded ball (the femoral head) which fits into the reciprocally rounded socket (the acetabulum) which is quite deep and envelops most of the he... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1178269_23.html 16th October 2009 The large majority of the bodys joints, including the elbow, are capable of producing what are known as accessory movements, small sliding and gliding movements occurring inside a joint which a person cannot perform on their own. Accessory movements are v... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1164616_23.html 12th October 2009