If you have developed a knot at the top of your leg bone where the patellar (knee cap) tendon connects to the tibia, you probably have what is called Osgood-Schlatter Disease. This usually happens when you are 12 or 13 years old, but can occur later on in your life. It can be associated with […]
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Patella
What is the functions of my patella or kneecap? It just seems to be floating above my knee. What does it do? The patella is located in the tendon of your quadriceps or thigh muscles and it has two important functions. It lengthens the lever arm of your thigh muscles. The longer the lever arm […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nocturnal Paresthesia, or numbness at night involving some of your fingers, is a common sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This numbness can lead to pain. The pain can lead to a poor night of sleep. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes […]
Physical Abilities of Golf Swing
Although the golf swing when performed by a professional golfer looks simple and effortless, it is anything but easy. In fact the golf swing is difficult. A good golf swing requires balance, flexibility, posture and coordination. The main physical abilities of a powerful golf swing include balance. A good posture at address requires balance because […]
De Quervain’s Tendinitis
REMEMBER a tendon is a thick bendable tissue that connects muscle to bone. There are two tendons that run from the back of your thumb down the side of your wrist. When you have swelling and irritation of these two tendons it leads to a condition called De Quervain’s tendinitis. Some activities that can lead […]
How to Manage Orthostatic Hypotension
Postural or orthostatic hypotension is related to a drop in your blood pressure when changing body positions. It may be associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure and hardening of the arteries. Also, certain medications can cause orthostatic hypotension. This condition can be managed by: Telling your healthcare provider about the symptoms Review your […]
Degenerative Arthritis
One with Degenerative Arthritis of the neck or cervical spine will notice stiffness and neck pain. Your stiffness appears to be worse after periods of inactivity or immobility of the head. Some of this stiffness can be relieved to some degree with motion . However, pain may seem to increase with motion and certain sleeping […]
Heart Rate During Exercise
For adults, a healthy resting heart rate is 60 to 80 beats per minute. The general rule for calculating your maximum heart rate during exercise is: Subtract your age from 220. The target zone is 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. This will let you know what the level of your heart […]
Plantar Fasciitis
You get out of the bed and as soon as you stand up you feel a sharp burning pain in the bottom of your foot. You may be experiencing Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the fascia or connective tissue that creates an arch under your foot. You may feel pain in the […]
Multidirectional Instability
The shoulder joint is subject to a great deal of motion, more so than other large joints in the body. This makes the shoulder susceptible to dislocation. Anyone who has experienced a dislocated shoulder knows how painful it can be. In fact, a dislocation can lead to a condition called multidirectional instability of the shoulder […]