In 2013, workplace injuries cost U.S. companies more than $63 billion in workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides cash benefits and/or medical care for workers who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job. Employers pay for this insurance. Workers’ compensation is a legal compromise. In return for […]
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, broken bones are a common injury with about 6 million Americans breaking bones each year. Casts and splints support, protect and hold injured bones in place while they heal. Generally, the cast or splint covers the joint above and below the broken bone and helps to reduce pain, swelling and muscle spasms.
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. Discover the causes and how you can prevent it.
Regular computer users perform 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes each day. Frequent computer use may be related to nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage. If you use a computer for multiple hours each day, experts recommend that you consider proper workstation layout and posture techniques to minimize the risk of developing overuse injuries of the hand/arm, shoulder, neck, and back.
The plantar fascia is a long, thin ligament that lies beneath the skin on the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel to the front of the foot and supports the arch. The plantar fascia absorbs the high stresses placed on feet. Plantar fasciitis occurs when this strong band of tissue becomes irritated and inflamed, which results in heel pain and stiffness.
To prevent osteoporosis, slow its progression, and protect yourself from fractures you should include adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D in your diet and exercise regularly. During the growing years, your body needs calcium to build strong bones and to create a supply of calcium reserves. Building bone mass when you are young is […]
There are a lot of differences between x-rays, CT / CAT scans and MRIs. Learn the difference between all of them and the specific injuries they are best at detecting!
Adding certain foods to your diet can help ease the pain of arthritis. While there is no diet cure for arthritis, foods such as salmon, grains and beans can help fight inflammation, boost your immune system and strengthen bones. Click to read about additional foods and their arthritis benefits!
Exercise is important at any age but becomes essential to maintaining your health as you get older. Click to read more on how exercise can start benefiting you today!
More than 246,000 people were treated for injuries related to winter sports in 2015. Click to read about the most common winter injuries and how you can prevent them, starting today!
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and how can it be treated? Click here to learn more!
If rest, medications, and physical therapy do not relieve your osteoarthritis pain, an injection of a local anesthetic and a cortisone preparation or hyaluronic acid may help. Click here to learn more about easing the pain of your osteoarthritis.
Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body in a variety of ways. Click here to learn more about it’s effects and how it can be treated.
Crutches can be a real pain. However, with the right instruction and a little practice, using crutches can actually be fun. Click now to learn how to use crutches with finesse!
Have you ever heard someone forecast the weather on account of stiffness in their knee? There can’t be a connection between the weather and joint pain — can there? Find out what medical experts think!
