Tips for Maintaining Arm Strength as You Age As we age, maintaining arm strength becomes critical for preserving independence, mobility, and overall health. Arm strength supports daily activities like carrying groceries, lifting items, and maintaining balance. Without regular exercise, muscle mass and strength decline naturally, a condition known as sarcopenia.
How to Prevent Arm Injuries in the Workplace Preventing arm injuries in the workplace is essential for both employee well-being and organizational productivity. Arm injuries, particularly repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and trauma due to accidents, can lead to significant downtime, reduced work capacity, and increased healthcare costs.
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that involves long-term disabling tiredness. It affects about 200,000 people in the UK, and it generally develops between the ages of 20 and 40. It is three times as common in women as in men. Chronic fatigue syndrome
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative conditions that affects the joints, causing them to become stiff and causing pain. Any of the joints in the body can be affected, but it more commonly affects the hips, knees, and small joints in the hands. It affects women more commonly than it does men,
Here is a list of complications that may occur in arm surgery. Most of the cases do not have complications, but you need to be aware that they might occur. I would be discussing these with you in person should you require surgery at the time of our consultation. I
The Hook of Hamate fracture is typical in athletes.Hook of hamate fractures are rare, often missed, injuries generally as a result of a direct blow to the hamate bone most commonly seen in athletes.Diagnosis is confirmed with either a radiographic carpal tunnel view or CT scans. Incidence: 2-4% of carpal
Normal Shoulder In the normal shoulder (glenohumeral joint), motion occurs across smooth surfaces lined with cartilage. As seen on the X-ray to the right, the normal shoulder has smooth surfaces lined with cartilage that cushions the impact between the bones and provides a smooth gliding surface for movement.
Understanding the Healing Process for Arm Injuries Arm injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries and can affect anyone, from athletes to office workers. Understanding how the body heals from these injuries is crucial for effective treatment and prevention of further complications. The healing process involves several phases that
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The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is one of the four joints that complete the shoulder. The joint is located in the spot where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the sternum (breastbone) at the base of the neck. Although not common, problems with the SC joint can arise from injury and other disorders.
Conditions resulting in the need for arthrodesis in the hand include arthritis, unreconstructable soft tissue problems, and certain neurologic conditions. Arthritis is the principal indication for small joint arthrodesis. Osteoarthritis (OA) most commonly affects the DIP joints. It is estimated that at least 60% of individuals older than age 60
Types of Hand Pain & Symptoms Pain in the hand is a very common symptom reported by patients of all ages. Pain covers a variety of pathological processes, ranging from nerve entrapment to wear and tear osteoarthritis. When assessing hand pain in a patient, We need to assess the quality
Introduction Arm pain can be debilitating, affecting everything from daily activities to sleep quality. Whether it’s caused by an injury, overuse, or a chronic condition, finding effective relief is crucial for maintaining your quality of life. Massage therapy has emerged as a popular and effective treatment for various types of
