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ACR: Osteoporosis underdiagnosed, undertreated in older men
ACR: Osteoporosis underdiagnosed, undertreated in older men
Source: HealthDayIn the older male population, there is a high level of underdiagnosis and undertreatment of osteoporosis, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held virtually from Nov. 5 to 9.
Why physical activity matters now more than ever
Why physical activity matters now more than ever
Source: Medical XpressExercise not only helps people with long-term conditions better manage their health but also boosts the immune system. So how can we support more people to be physically active?
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Source: Everyday HealthThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) estimates that two million people are treated for plantar fasciitis every year. Here’s everything you need to know about what causes it, who’s at risk, how to manage it, and much more.
Transplanting Fat Cells: Relieving Knee Pain
Transplanting Fat Cells: Relieving Knee Pain
Source: IvanhoeIt’s a never-ending pain, sometimes dull, sometimes sharp, accompanied by stiffness and loss of mobility. Fourteen million people suffer from arthritis in the knee. New numbers show that one out of 12 adults over the age of 25 will have a knee replacement sometime during their lifetime. But one new treatment is hoping to delay a replacement and take the pain away by transplanting fat cells.
Is There Such a Thing as ‘Good Pain’ and When Should You Listen to Your Body?
Is There Such a Thing as ‘Good Pain’ and When Should You Listen to Your Body?
Source: healthessentialsWeight-bearing and cardiovascular activities stress the body. As a result of that stress, we enhance our strength and endurance. By pushing our physical boundaries, we optimize our athletic performance. But this process is almost always at the cost of feeling some level of pain.
How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist
How to Know if You Have a Sprained Wrist
Source: HandcareThe wrist is often injured, and there are many different types of injuries you could sustain including a sprained wrist, wrist fracture, ligament tear, etc. Most often, a sprained wrist takes place because of a fall or sudden twisting motion of the wrist.
How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?
How Is a Rotator Cuff Tear Diagnosed?
Source: healthlineA doctor or physiotherapist can use one of more than 25 functional tests during a physical exam to diagnosis a torn rotator cuff. Some of these tests directly indicate a rotator cuff injury and others rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or torn labrum.
What to know about kneecap dislocation
What to know about kneecap dislocation
Source: Medical News TodayA kneecap becomes dislocated when the patella bone, which sits at the front of the knee, comes out of position. In the process, the connective tissues that hold the bone in place may stretch and tear.
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip Overview
Source: Verywell HealthTransient osteoporosis of the hip is a condition that occurs for unknown reasons. The condition is characterized by a spontaneous onset of hip pain associated with x-ray signs of osteoporosis and MRI evidence of bone inflammation.
Researchers find face masks don't hinder breathing during exercise
Researchers find face masks don't hinder breathing during exercise
Source: Medical XpressA new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask during strenuous workouts.
