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Osteoporosis and Bone Density - It's Not Just A Woman's Disease
Posted : ASTHA , Jan. 21, 2012
Osteoporosis is often thought of as “A Woman’s Disease,” when in fact, loss of bone density resulting in osteoporosis affects millions of men as well. While the causes of decreased bone density differ some between men and women, the good news is that male osteoporosis is sometimes attributable to lifestyle habits that can be changed and thereby delay - if ...
Posted : ASTHA , Jan. 21, 2012
Osteoporosis is often thought of as “A Woman’s Disease,” when in fact, loss of bone density resulting in osteoporosis affects millions of men as well. While the causes of decreased bone density differ some between men and women, the good news is that male osteoporosis is sometimes attributable to lifestyle habits that can be changed and thereby delay - if ...
Contraindications for Total Knee Replacement
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 2, 2011
Absolute: joint infection sepsis or systemic infection neuropathic arthropathy painful solid knee fusion (usually due to RSD. RSD is not helped by additional surgery) Relative: severe osteoporosis debilitated poor health nonfunctioning extensor mechanism significant peripheral vascular disease
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 2, 2011
Absolute: joint infection sepsis or systemic infection neuropathic arthropathy painful solid knee fusion (usually due to RSD. RSD is not helped by additional surgery) Relative: severe osteoporosis debilitated poor health nonfunctioning extensor mechanism significant peripheral vascular disease
Causes of pinched nerve in shoulder
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 2, 2011
People who work in construction, factories, delivering packages, and others are the ones who are having pinch nerve in shoulder. People working in constructions carry heavy loads like hollow blocks, sand, rocks, wood are the once having pinch nerve in their shoulder. Same for factory workers and delivery men carry heavy loads of their products. They have been putting pressure ...
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 2, 2011
People who work in construction, factories, delivering packages, and others are the ones who are having pinch nerve in shoulder. People working in constructions carry heavy loads like hollow blocks, sand, rocks, wood are the once having pinch nerve in their shoulder. Same for factory workers and delivery men carry heavy loads of their products. They have been putting pressure ...
PT Treatment
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 1, 2011
Just like your car, our bodies need regular maintenance to perform optimally. Physiotherapy improves strength, balance, mobility, and overall fitness as well as injury prevention and treatment. Physical therapists help you restore and improve motion to achieve long-term quality of life.
Posted : Dr. ABC, Dec. 1, 2011
Just like your car, our bodies need regular maintenance to perform optimally. Physiotherapy improves strength, balance, mobility, and overall fitness as well as injury prevention and treatment. Physical therapists help you restore and improve motion to achieve long-term quality of life.
Health Benefits of Fasting
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Effective Frozen Shoulder Treatments
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 24, 2011
Frozen shoulder is medically known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a disorder of shoulder capsule that creates lot of pain in the related tissues. It limits all shoulder movements and let one suffer intense unbearable pains. Initially, person can treat this problem at their home. Usually, you rush to the doctor and consult your problem. There are several vital ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 24, 2011
Frozen shoulder is medically known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a disorder of shoulder capsule that creates lot of pain in the related tissues. It limits all shoulder movements and let one suffer intense unbearable pains. Initially, person can treat this problem at their home. Usually, you rush to the doctor and consult your problem. There are several vital ...
Types of bone tumor
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 12, 2011
Bone tumor or cancer is considered one of the most dreadful of all diseases and it is caused when there is problem with the cells due to which the bones are formed. Recent studies suggest that over 2000 people are diagnosed every year with a bone tumor in United States alone. One of the important features of this cancer is ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 12, 2011
Bone tumor or cancer is considered one of the most dreadful of all diseases and it is caused when there is problem with the cells due to which the bones are formed. Recent studies suggest that over 2000 people are diagnosed every year with a bone tumor in United States alone. One of the important features of this cancer is ...
Combat Joint Pain Effectively
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 16, 2011
Getting older and having pain in your joints? with old age these issues are common to be reported but age is not the only cause of ache issues as these can turn up with infections, injuries, and illnesses too. If the problem left untreated, it could turn into a chronic disease or affliction. Mostly, the sufferers use counter pills ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 16, 2011
Getting older and having pain in your joints? with old age these issues are common to be reported but age is not the only cause of ache issues as these can turn up with infections, injuries, and illnesses too. If the problem left untreated, it could turn into a chronic disease or affliction. Mostly, the sufferers use counter pills ...
How high heels can be troublesome?
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 1, 2011
High heels originated in the Middle Ages out of sheer necessity rather than a fashion trend that they are today. Back then even men wore high heels to get around dirty city streets filled with grime. The modern high heels came into being around the early sixteenth century when Queen Catherine of France got a shoemaker to fashion a pair ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 1, 2011
High heels originated in the Middle Ages out of sheer necessity rather than a fashion trend that they are today. Back then even men wore high heels to get around dirty city streets filled with grime. The modern high heels came into being around the early sixteenth century when Queen Catherine of France got a shoemaker to fashion a pair ...
When you have backache
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 14, 2011
Backache a very common day to day trouble can give anybody a tough time to bother. These pains are annoying arising abruptly incapacitating to take up any routine activity. The situation is such that neither a person can relax properly nor can walk about. Experts recommend staying in bed and applying muscle relaxants till the pain subsides. In cases where ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 14, 2011
Backache a very common day to day trouble can give anybody a tough time to bother. These pains are annoying arising abruptly incapacitating to take up any routine activity. The situation is such that neither a person can relax properly nor can walk about. Experts recommend staying in bed and applying muscle relaxants till the pain subsides. In cases where ...
Dealing backache
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 21, 2010
Is there anyone who has not been troubled by severe backache sometime in life? Almost all of us have gone through the pain and displeasure due to back pain. If it is momentary and goes off after a while without any medication or exercise then no cause of worry. But if it is persistent, then the reason and cause both ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 21, 2010
Is there anyone who has not been troubled by severe backache sometime in life? Almost all of us have gone through the pain and displeasure due to back pain. If it is momentary and goes off after a while without any medication or exercise then no cause of worry. But if it is persistent, then the reason and cause both ...
Gout and homoeopathy
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 16, 2010
Gout is quite an issue for the sufferer and with non reversible changes things get uglier as in. The condition is painful and very much in existence. Many conventional methods have proved efficacious for the temporary relief but none has proved to relieve in all. Homeopathy is one branch that has aided firm solutions to the gouty problem How gout ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 16, 2010
Gout is quite an issue for the sufferer and with non reversible changes things get uglier as in. The condition is painful and very much in existence. Many conventional methods have proved efficacious for the temporary relief but none has proved to relieve in all. Homeopathy is one branch that has aided firm solutions to the gouty problem How gout ...
Overcome gout
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 14, 2010
Gout is a metabolic disorder that is characterised with increased levels of serum uric acid. The uric acid within the blood stream in the form of monosodium biurate is deposited in the cartilages of joints, ears and elsewhere resulting in acute attack of arthritis. Understanding the causation Majorly the disease flares up in the age group of 35 to 40 ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 14, 2010
Gout is a metabolic disorder that is characterised with increased levels of serum uric acid. The uric acid within the blood stream in the form of monosodium biurate is deposited in the cartilages of joints, ears and elsewhere resulting in acute attack of arthritis. Understanding the causation Majorly the disease flares up in the age group of 35 to 40 ...
Dealing a flat foot
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 1, 2010
Do you know what a flat foot is? Or have you come across someone who has faced problems due to flat feet? Well yes! Then you must be fully acquainted with the problems such people face. And if not here’s your chance of getting enlightened on this problem. Flat feet or fallen feet are the feet which do not have ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 1, 2010
Do you know what a flat foot is? Or have you come across someone who has faced problems due to flat feet? Well yes! Then you must be fully acquainted with the problems such people face. And if not here’s your chance of getting enlightened on this problem. Flat feet or fallen feet are the feet which do not have ...
Choose a wise mattress for your lower back pain
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
From times immemorial back pain patients are advised to hook onto a firmer bedding but recent studies reveal a completely contrast story. For years, many people with back pain have been advised to sleep on a firm mattress, but a newer discovery shows that this bed might just add to the havoc and turn as a nightmare though. People who ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Nov. 12, 2010
From times immemorial back pain patients are advised to hook onto a firmer bedding but recent studies reveal a completely contrast story. For years, many people with back pain have been advised to sleep on a firm mattress, but a newer discovery shows that this bed might just add to the havoc and turn as a nightmare though. People who ...
The Harmful High Heels
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Aug. 26, 2010
High heels or the flat flip flops? Recently, the flip flop slippers seem to have become the latest trend. All girls and women, whatever their age group or however tall or short one is, these are a favourite. However, official meetings, weddings, parties and any such formal occasions bring out our very special high heels. No matter what the fashion ...
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Aug. 26, 2010
High heels or the flat flip flops? Recently, the flip flop slippers seem to have become the latest trend. All girls and women, whatever their age group or however tall or short one is, these are a favourite. However, official meetings, weddings, parties and any such formal occasions bring out our very special high heels. No matter what the fashion ...
What to do in a hip joint fracture
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, June 24, 2010
Hip joint as we all know anchors the entire infrastructure and its fracture needs to be cared upon cautiously and intelligently. Knowing the process makes the journey easier and more is one aware of the limitations and capabilities the better it is. Equipped with all the information sets half the battle won and makes one and his / her near ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, June 24, 2010
Hip joint as we all know anchors the entire infrastructure and its fracture needs to be cared upon cautiously and intelligently. Knowing the process makes the journey easier and more is one aware of the limitations and capabilities the better it is. Equipped with all the information sets half the battle won and makes one and his / her near ...
Easy fractures with Osteoporosis
Posted : Dr. Ankur, May 14, 2010
Osteoporosis in layman language can be defined as a gradual loss of bone mass; weakening a bone / joint further and further making it fragile and prone to fractures. The condition may run parallel for years without any notice or symptom but a stage arises when the muscle mass gives up and in absence of a solid anchor in form ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, May 14, 2010
Osteoporosis in layman language can be defined as a gradual loss of bone mass; weakening a bone / joint further and further making it fragile and prone to fractures. The condition may run parallel for years without any notice or symptom but a stage arises when the muscle mass gives up and in absence of a solid anchor in form ...
Aching Joints
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 6, 2010
Aching Joints Aching jointst Most commonly joint pains are something to be associated with old age and tend to be ignored by many considering it as a normal scenario. Frequently patients themselves involve in simple tricks such as pain killers, warm application / bandages, muscle relaxants etc and also at times get temporary relief too. But these kinds of pains ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 6, 2010
Aching Joints Aching jointst Most commonly joint pains are something to be associated with old age and tend to be ignored by many considering it as a normal scenario. Frequently patients themselves involve in simple tricks such as pain killers, warm application / bandages, muscle relaxants etc and also at times get temporary relief too. But these kinds of pains ...
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