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  • Health And Wellness: Medical Myths About Migraine Misunderstandings

    Health And Wellness: Medical Myths About Migraine Misunderstandings

    Migraine is a common condition, affecting more than 37 million people in the United States and up to 148 million worldwide. And some evidence suggests that migraine prevalence might be increasing globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), migraine is around twice as common in women than men.

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  • Sports Medicine: Partial and Complete Tears of the ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament

    Sports Medicine: Partial and Complete Tears of the ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament

    What Is The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? The ACL crosses the posterior cruciate ligament in the center of the knee joint and is part of a group of ligaments that connect the thigh bone (femur) to the lower leg (tibia). These ligaments stabilize and support the knee joint. The ACL prevents the tibia from moving too far forward on the femur. It also keeps the knee from twisting inward excessively.

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  • Physical Therapy: Exercise Balls

    Physical Therapy: Exercise Balls

    The term "Swiss ball" was coined because one of the earliest noted uses of an exercise ball was in Switzerland in 1965, where a group of physical therapists used it in their work with children with cerebral palsy. The exercise ball may also be referred to as: Gymnic Ball or Gym Ball, Stability Ball, Therapy Ball, Physio Ball, Blue Ball (Because Many Are Blue).

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  • Maintaining A Stable Weight May Be Linked To Exceptional Longevity

    Maintaining A Stable Weight May Be Linked To Exceptional Longevity

    In a study on longevity in women, researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) examined the benefits of keeping a stable weight for older women. The scientists studied data from thousands of women to determine the likelihood of reaching the ages of 90, 95, or 100, which they called “exceptional longevity.” Their data analysis showed that older women who maintained a stable weight maybe 1.2 to 2 times more likely to reach ages 90 to 100.

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  • Sports Medicine: Common Baseball Injuries

    Sports Medicine: Common Baseball Injuries

    As the Official Hospital of the New York Mets and five other professional sports teams in the New York area, the Hospital for Special Surgery's sports medicine specialists treat hundreds of elite and professional athletes each year, as well as those who play sports on club teams or solely for recreation. Baseball and softball players at any level of competition may experience a range of arm-related injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist. This is due to overuse caused by repetitive throwing, bat swinging and even catching balls at high speeds.

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  • Physical Therapy: Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief

    Physical Therapy: Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain Relief

    The exercise ball is an exercise treatment option for back pain sufferers and is designed to help prevent or minimize further episodes of low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program. The exercise ball is effective in the rehabilitation of the back because it strengthens and develops the core body muscles that help stabilize the spine.

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  • Can Acupressure Relieve Headaches?

    Can Acupressure Relieve Headaches?

    Acupressure involves stimulating pressure points along energy lines that run through the body. Acupuncturists refer to these as meridian lines. Acupressure may be able to activate pressure points for headache relief. Unlike acupuncture, which uses thin needles, acupressure involves applying physical pressure to activate pressure points.

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  • Pain Management: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

    Pain Management: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

    What Is Plasma And What Are Platelets? Plasma is the liquid portion of whole blood. It is composed largely of water and proteins, and it provides a medium for red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to circulate through the body. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are blood cells that cause blood clots and other necessary growth-healing functions. Platelet activation plays a key role in the body's natural healing process.

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  • Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Relief

    Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Relief

    Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for chronic neck pain. Most physical therapy programs for neck pain involve applying treatments to reduce pain and/or stiffness enough to begin an exercise program of strengthening and stretching the neck. The specific methods and exercises used in physical therapy, as well as the duration of the treatment plan, can vary from person to person.

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  • What To Know About Headaches At Night

    What To Know About Headaches At Night

    There are various types of headaches that can affect people during the night. Treatment depends on the type of headache and includes medication and home remedies. Certain types of headaches only happen at night, while some are far more likely to occur during the night or early hours of the morning. In this article, we look at the different types of headaches that people may experience at night.

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