The following is a detailed account of a patient with a recent shoulder surgery. Many athletes have injuries stemming from extreme use and this shows the steps involved with a shoulder surgery procedure.
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Preventive Healthcare
90% of Americans have had lower back pain sometime in their life. This painful symptom may occur from a variety of different processes. Common causes of back pain (“referred”) involve disease or injury to the muscles, bones, and/or nerves of the spine. Pain arising from abnormalities of organs within the abdomen, pelvis, or chest may also be felt in the back. Many intra-abdominal disorders, such as appendicitis, aneurysms, kidney diseases, bladder infections, pelvic infections, and ovarian disorders, among others, can cause pain referred to the back.
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Who enjoyed riding a bike as a kid? Do you remember the day your parent’s gave you your first bicycle? This summer you can stay healthy and in-shape by going on bike rides.
New York Times wrote an article on the perks to bike riding as an exericse.
They talk about a Harvard Nurses’ Health study that tracked female nurses health, weight, diet, and behavior. Studies found that 30 minutes a day of light running or biking could maintain their weight and even shed a few pounds.
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Runners want to get the most out of their exercises without the painful injuries. A study done by Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman reveals the reason for the injuries due to running. The injuries occur because of the pressure on the joints and muscles on each step. The study reveals that when a runner is barefoot, each foot is landing down on the most springy part of the foot, causing less pressure on the joints.
David Carrier, a biology professor at the University of Utah, did a study on the human foot and the economy of movement by foot. In this featured article, Carrier told CNN, “If anything it shows how complex our feet are, and how much we’re learning about the mechanics of movement.”
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Snoring destroys quality of sleep not only for the snorer, but also for those around them. On top of that it could also be the sign of serious problems like sleep apnea. It is estimated that 25% of normal people have a habitual snoring problem! So what can you do to aid yourself in achieving a better nights sleep? The good news is that you can make simple lifestyle choices that will not only improve your sleep but also your quality of life.
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How clean do you think your home is? A 2008 study by the University of Virginia confirmed that out of the top 10 places people touch most often in their home, including, the salt and pepper shakers held 41% worth of the home’s viruses. This is just one example of germ-y places in your home.
Germs and bacteria thrive in some places you wouldn’t expect throughout your home. Web MD helps you learn about those places and how to protect you and your family from those germs.
* Kitchen Sink
* Your Toothbrush
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Ever thought you might have sleep apnea? This can be a really scary condition. There are specialized breathing machines that are the standard of treatments.
According to NYTimes.com, this machine uses a method called continuous positive airway pressure (aka CPAP), this method keeps the airway open to protect from dangerous pauses in breathing during the night.
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Ever been sick and had no medicine at home that could help? Natural, home remedies are some of the best cures for these illnesses.
The ChicagoTribune.com has provided some ‘outside the box’ home remedies:
* Don’t have a toothbrush? Crunchy fruits aka apples and veggies, naturally act as a scrubber on your teeth. A cleansing action takes place that fights stains on the enamel of your teeth.
* Got a blister? Use mouthwash, which is a strong antiseptic to dry out your blisters.
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How often do you workout? The hard part about working out isn’t getting started it is staying consistent.
According to WebMD.com, recent studies have helped show how these avid exercisers are sticking to their workout regime.
* What do you enjoy? Love swimming? Find your nearest rec center, lake, river and dive in!
* Find an accountability partner. If someone else is counting on your it’s less likely you will slack off.
* Exercise should be a priority. Make your workout non-negotiable, it should become part of your daily routine.
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