Patients who have severe damage or trauma in the bones, muscles, joints, or any area within the human musculoskeletal system, that need more specific treatment, might be sent by their general physician to seek a clinic that has a specialist orthopedic surgeon. Even though it is a procedure that consumes much time, it is to […]

Movement is one of the basic life functions and is also a vital, everyday need. To perform movement, we need a well-functioning gear supporting or skeletal system, which is cemented to each other by joints. Each joint is a cavity between two or more bones; the articular ends of bones are covered with cartilage. The […]

One of the first problems that brought about the emergence of the surgical treatment of fractures, was the total lack of any appropriate implants and instruments. Therefore, anyone who wanted to deal with the surgical treatment of fractures, had to develop their own implants. So there was a time of testing suitable materials, of conducting […]

Back pain can take a while to dissipate. In many cases the nerve endings around the affected area are inflamed and have swollen. This creates the pain associated with a back problem. While your regular doctor is able to provide you with drugs to ease the pain, these are not treating the condition, simply covering […]

In the period of growth, a vital and positive influence on bone mass and physical activity is sufficient intake of calcium (at least 1000 mg daily). Lack of exercise, limited calcium intake, chronic inflammatory processes and administration of certain medicines on the contrary lead to a small increase in bone mass and cause one to […]

Known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is defined by the loss of cartilage, a material found in the joints. Cartilage functions as a natural buffer between the bones, preventing them from making contact with one another whenever a person moves. With osteoarthritis, this material erodes […]

Not surprising, with the rise of fitness sites, it is now possible to get an online personal trainer. What does online personal training in general involve? – Personalized workout programs – Nutritional support, sometimes recipes – Video and imagery support – Support via forums from other members of the site – Online calculators and charts […]

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the sleeper’s breathing temporarily stops and starts throughout the night. People with sleep apnea may snore loudly during sleep. They usually feel extremely tired in the morning, even after getting a full night of sleep. Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous condition, as it may lead to […]

The stethoscope has been an integral part of the healthcare workers’ daily tools for centuries. Created by a French physician, this tool was intended to make it easier for physicians to listen to the heart sounds of his or her patients. Stethoscopes have changed shape and size many times over the years, but they have […]

It is a well-known fact that swimming offers a fantastic work out for all people of all ages. As a non-impact sport swimming works all of your major muscle groups while giving your heart and lungs and exceptional work out of their own. Not only is swimming a healthy exercise choice, many individuals state that […]