Bisphosphonate-Related Proximal Femoral Fractures
With the increase of osteoporosis in older adults, the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal hip fractures,…
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Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures
Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The variety…
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint composed of the head of the thigh bone, or femur, which acts as the ball and…
Osteitis Pubis Treatment
Pain along the pelvis and groin region is known as osteitis pubis. Osteitis pubis develops through the…
Piriformis Syndrome Management
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms in the low back, which radiate down one or both legs. Sciatica is generally…
Understanding Trochanteric Bursitis
The hips are some of the most flexible structures in the human body, providing the necessary amount of strength…
Athletic Pubalgia Mechanism of Injury
Athletic pubalgia is a debilitating health issue which affects the groin. The injury commonly happens through…
Athletic Pubalgia and Adductor Strain
Athletic pubalgia, also known as a hockey hernia, hockey groin, Gilmore's Groin, sports hernia, or groin…
Rectus Femoris Strain Management
The rectus femoris muscle attaches to the pelvis and just below the knee as it is one of four muscles found at the…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The hip is commonly described as a "ball-and-socket" type joint. In a healthy hip, the ball at the top end of the…
Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain
Hip pain is a well-known health issue which can be caused by a wide array of problems, however, the site of the…
Achondroplasia Clinical Presentation
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that leads to dwarfism. In those with the condition, the legs and arms are…
Classifying Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra of the spine slips forward over the vertebra below it. Spondylolisthesis…
Scoliosis Clinical Presentation
Scoliosis is a medical condition where an individual's spine is diagnosed with an abnormal curve. The natural…
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in…
Imaging Diagnostics for Flexion Teardrop Fractures
A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to…
Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis Imaging Studies
A vertebral fracture is a common health issue which can often cause bone fragments to damage the spinal chord and…
Spine Trauma Imaging Diagnostics Evaluation
Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the…
Imaging Diagnostics of Abnormalities of the Spine
Imaging diagnostics of the spine consist from radiographies to computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, in which…
Cervical Spine Radiographs in the Trauma Patient
While computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, of the cervical spine are frequently utilized to help diagnose…
Imaging the Spine in Arthritis: a Pictorial Review
Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing…
The Role of Emergency Radiology in Spinal Trauma
Spinal trauma consists of spine fractures, or spinal fractures, and spinal cord injuries. Approximately 12,000…
Broken bones are common injuries. Because children's bones grow rapidly, they have increased flexibility. When injuries, specifically fractures, occur, they do not always break cleanly across the bone or into pieces. What type of fracture is this,…
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Dates: A Natural Sweetener for Healthy Living
Can adding dates to one's diet be nutritious and provide various health benefits for individuals looking for a naturally sweet…
Hula Hoop: The Low-Impact Exercise for Everyone
Can hula hooping be an option for individuals and athletes needing an effective, light, fun workout?
Hula Hoop Workout
A hula hoop…
GI Disorders Treatment and Its Impact on Wellness
Looking for solutions? Discover various GI disorder treatment options that can help restore your digestive wellness today.
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Bicycle Stationary Conversion: Quick and Simple Guide
Can converting a bicycle into a stationary bike be a way for individuals to exercise more while still enjoying cycling?
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The Benefits of a Stand Desk for Lower Back Discomfort
For individuals working at a desk or work station where the majority of the work is done in a sitting position and increases the risk for a variety of health problems, can using a standing desk help prevent musculoskeletal problems and…
Kinesiology Tape: How to Release Neck & Shoulder Trigger Points
Individuals with neck and shoulder pain may experience what feels like tightened lumps or knots in and around the muscles where the neck and shoulder meet. Can using kinesiology tape for neck and shoulder trigger points help to loosen and…
Train Your Glutes: An In-Depth Guide to Gluteus Minimus Muscles
For individuals experiencing gluteus minimus pain and are unsure where to start to deal with it, can a physical therapist, chiropractor, or general practitioner help diagnose lower extremity pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan?…
Turf Toe Injury: When to See a Doctor
For individuals experiencing a turf toe injury, can knowing the symptoms help athletes and non-athletes with treatment, recovery time, and returning to activities?
Turf Toe Injury
A turf toe injury affects the soft tissue ligaments and…
Understanding Muscle Protein Synthesis for Maximum Growth
For individuals trying to optimize muscle growth, protein intake is essential. But the body is limited by how much protein can synthesize to repair and grow muscles. Can knowing protein intake timing, amount, and how to best stimulate…
Pancakes: Know the Calories & Nutrients Before You Indulge
For individuals wanting to eat pancakes regularly, are there ways to increase pancake nutrition and lower the calorie and carb counts so they can be included in a balanced diet?
Pancake Nutrition
This high-carbohydrate meal can provide…
Nonsurgical Decompression: Understanding its Effects on Sensory Nerve Dysfunction
Can individuals with sensory nerve dysfunction incorporate nonsurgical decompression to restore sensory-mobility function to their bodies?
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The spinal column in the musculoskeletal system comprises bones, joints, and nerves…
Achieving Sleeping Mobility: A Physical Therapist’s Guide
Individuals in post-surgery recovery or dealing with illness or an injury can experience weakened muscles and endurance that can cause temporary loss of sleeping mobility and inability to move around normally because of weakness, decreased…
Optimize Your Workouts With Wearable Weights
For individuals wanting to improve their fitness routine can incorporating wearable weights and knowing how to use them effectively help achieve health goals?
Wearable Weights
Adding wearable weights allows individuals to use their body…
How Disease, Injury and Genetics Lead to Unhealthy Postures
Many individuals attribute to some degree, their neck or back pain to unhealthy posture. Can knowing the causes and underlying factors help guide lifestyle adjustments and seeking medical rehabilitative treatment?
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