Monthly Archives: October 2009

knowledge of knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. It may be performed for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic … Continue reading

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HOW TO TAKE CARE YOUR BACK

Exercise Regular exercise increases your back’s flexibility and endurance. You should exercise the muscles that support your back, such as those in the stomach, hips, buttocks, and thighs, especially the abdominal muscles that help to keep your body’s weight centered … Continue reading

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Sports Science and Medicine: chondromalacia patellae

Deterioration and softening of the articular cartilage lining the undersurface of the kneecap. The damage is usually caused by repetitive rubbing of the kneecap on the femur. It sometimes, but not always, causes a patellofemoral pain. However, it should not … Continue reading

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Protect Yourself Against Respiratory Infections

Do you dread the winter months because of frequent colds, bronchitis and other respiratory infections? Are you searching for ways to stay healthy during the winter season? Follow these helpful suggestions to guard against respiratory infections:

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HAY FEVER

For millions of people living in America, the warmer weather signals the beginning of spring, as well as the beginning of allergy season. Allergy is an overreaction to a normally harmless substance known as an “allergen”. In an effort to … Continue reading

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FLU – ARE YOU AT RISK?

Influenza (flu) is an acute infectious disease caused by various strains of viruses. Outbreaks of the flu usually occur during the winter because the viruses are most easily spread in crowded, indoor places. The viruses are transmitted by direct contact … Continue reading

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Cold – The Common Misery

Nearly 200 viruses can cause a cold, and they can live for hours on objects, surfaces, and people. When you touch something contaminated with a cold virus, and then touch your eyes or nose, you transmit the virus to your … Continue reading

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