Articles, tagged with "lower extremity", page 3
18th August 2010
The same as triathletes and runners, we realize we demand top-ranking running device we can rely on, exactly our sneaker. The matters such as loosely glued midsoles, crooked heel counters, underinflated shock absorbing pockets, and so on, will increase th...
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Author:
Alex
11th August 2010
Approximately 50% of middle aged adults have varicose veins. Definitions range from "any prominent superficial vein in the lower extremity" to "a vein which has permanently lost its valvular efficiency and, as a result of continuous dilation under pressur...
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Author:
bcured
09th August 2010
Remove Plaque From Arteries
Chelation therapy is the removal of toxic heavy metals and mineral deposits in the body. Chelators are traditionally given to people who have some sort of heavy metal poisoning, although more and more doctors today are turning...
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Author:
Jeff Fishback
26th July 2010
I believe high-heeled shoes are every woman's best friends in their daily life. Every woman has a pair of fashion high-heeled shoes in their shoe cabinets. We have already wore fashion high-heeled shoes many times. However, we still can't avoid hurting ou...
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Author:
yan
07th July 2010
This is a wide scope of a collection of congenital heart diseases whereby all blood returning to the right part of the heart transports through the Lungs and Pulmonary Vasculature normally. This problem is always present before or just immediately after b...
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Author:
D Chosen 1
01st July 2010
This article shows the proper way on how to use orthotics, what they are and how they work. Let us define first what orthotics is. The word orthotic comes from the Greek 'ortho' - to correct. The correct term for orthotic is foot orthosis (plural: orthose...
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Author:
Apple Osborne
23rd April 2010
Your Aging Feet
The United States National Center for Health Statistics has found that lower extremity impairment is the leading cause of limited mobility in the elderly. Foot problems may also be responsible for such impairments. They have found that...
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Author:
Jeff Wise
15th March 2010
Vertebral compression fractures may occur with major trauma, such as a motorcycle accident, or with something as insignificant as a sneeze, or stepping off of a curb. With a compression fracture, the bone compressed and collapses into itself, similar to s...
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Author:
David Stevens PA-C
05th February 2010
OsteophytesOsteophytes, also referred to as bone spurs, a build-up of bone on the vertebrae, are blamed for pinched nerves and for the narrowing of the spinal canal called spinal stenosis, among other things. Very common, and increasing in number and size...
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Author:
healthydetoxdi
25th January 2010
As individuals we have a tendency to rationalise our inclination to be overweight or obese. We often blame such things as heredity, or glandular imbalance, and while these things often do make a difference, the primary cause for most obesity is quite simp...
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Author:
Millard Franco
06th January 2010
Lymphedema in a patient results in the swelling of limbs due to congestion of the lymph fluid. There is an accumulation of the lymphatic fluid in the limbs which often leaves the patient immobile, depressed and prone to various diseases. There are sev...
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Author:
Peter Hodges
16th December 2009
A few simple measures can help reduce your risk when traveling. Avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol. Avoid wearing restrictive clothing around the waist or legs. If possible request an aisle or bulkhead seat where you have more leg...
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Author:
harryjackson9
27th November 2009
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches it is time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in our lives. Most people will give thanks for their Family, their jobs and most importantly their health. If you are someone who has issues with your feet or ...
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Author:
Dr. Andrew Schneider
13th November 2009
Obesity in America is in epidemic proportions! We as a country are getting fatter. It is estimated that two thirds of Americans are now considered overweight. This is up from 45 percent in 1960. Obesity threatens to bypass smoking as the number one health...
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Author:
Gen Wright
12th November 2009
Deciding to run a marathon is a big decision that must not be taken lightly. Training for a marathon takes a lot of time, dedication, and puts extra strain on your body. If you are on the fence about deciding to train and run a marathon then there are thr...
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Author:
Dr. Andrew Schneider