What Are Night Splints? Night splints are removable foot and ankle braces designed to treat plantar fasciitis by passively stretching the The Achilles Tendon and plantar fascia are dense bands of fibrous tissue that run under the foot and support the arch. The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone and puts […]
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Treating Tennis Elbow: When Shockwave Therapy Might Be Your Next Step If you’ve been treating tennis elbow for months without lasting improvement, you’re likely searching for something beyond the usual approaches. Rehabilitation programs don’t always resolve stubborn cases, and when conservative methods fall short, it’s worth exploring other options. One treatment gaining traction is extracorporeal
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You used to enjoy yoga, but it seems more difficult as you grow older. If so, it may be a good time to reassess your practice in light of the realities of an aging body. Beginning in our 40s and 50s, our bodies gradually lose resilience. Muscle fibers contract, motor neurons decline in number, and
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Injuries from falling afflict many adults— the majority of whom are senior citizens—causing painful fractures and leaving them with severe mobility problems. Changes related to aging, such as decreases in visual capacity, hearing, and strength, can contribute to the likelihood of a tumble. 1/3 of people age 65 and older will report at least one fall a year.
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Take a break! You may already know that repetitive body movements from sports such as golf, tennis, or running can create wear and tear on muscles and bones that, over time, can lead to serious injuries or de- generative arthritis. But you probably don’t know that working or playing video games on your computer for
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No permanent damage results from a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a mini-stroke. It is caused by a short-term blockage of a blood vessel supplying blood and oxygen to the brain. Although its effects—which can include trouble speaking, dizziness, blurred vision, and weakness on one side of the body, among other signs—last less than
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As we age, both men and women experience changes in bone composition. One such change, thinning (loss of mineral content) of the bones—typically in your lumbar spine and hip—tends to be experienced more frequently and to a greater degree by women, particularly following menopause when estrogen levels drop. Types of Bone Thinning Your treatment will depend, in part, on the severity of your bone
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The Achilles tendon, the longest and strongest tendon in the body, connects calf muscles to the heel bone. When it is injured, the treatment is often individualized. For example, a patient recently began physical therapy after surgery to repair an Achilles tendon he had torn playing basketball. When another patient tore his Achilles tendon, he had
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According to recent studies, 70–80% of Americans will experience back pain at some time in their lives. For most people, back pain will resolve with conservative treatment. One of the treatment options available is increasing strength and flexibility in what are referred to as your “core” muscles. Lower core muscles are the muscles surrounding your
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People who suffer from back and neck pain, particularly when it’s chronic, look to many sources hoping to relieve their discomfort. One frequently asked question is whether the purchase of a special mattress will help to manage back and neck pain. Since a large amount of a person’s time is spent sleeping, a poor mattress can
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Have you ever had a long-anticipated night on the town spoiled by sore feet? The source of your discomfort just might be those pretty shoes you have chosen to wear. All too often, we see clients share stories about their foot pain while in dress shoes. Women’s dress shoes are often narrower and less cushioned
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