Injuries & Rehabilitation

Five Common Summer Injuries

Summer isn’t all fun and games as a number of people fall victim to various health issues during the summer season. Heat-related Illnesses: The good news is that heat-related illnesses are usually not fatal. According to a recent report ,,,

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Time to Pump the Brakes? Marathons and Your Kidneys

It takes much will power, effort and perseverance to complete a marathon. Completing this type of race – all 26.2 miles of it – requires the body to be in good physical condition. While running is often considered synonymous ,,,

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Staying Safe in the Great Outdoors

The outdoors are indeed great, but they are not all fun and games. In order to avoid injuries and other problems while outside, try following the helpful guidelines below. Steer Clear of Insects: One issue with going outdoors is ,,,

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What Makes a Job Safe (or Unsafe)?

It goes without saying that some jobs are more dangerous than others. For example, working as a roofer entails more risks that a receptionist. But aside from the obvious factors, what else impacts your health and workplace injury risk? ,,,

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Keeping the Kidneys Safe After Heart Procedures

The heart is a wonderful organ, but as we age it often needs maintenance. Once such procedure is known as a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, which involves the insertion of a catheter into one the heart’s blood vessels. While a ,,,

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Treating the Spine to Address Back Pain

The phrase “spinal manipulation” probably doesn’t seem especially pleasant. In fact, spinal manipulation therapy is commonly used to address nagging joint pressure and inflammation. Furthermore, a recent report contends that this type of therapy might also be useful in ,,,

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Fighting Opioid Abuse with Early Physical Therapy

Opioid abuse is a major problem in the United States, accounting for more than 47,000 deaths in 2017 alone. Many people become addicted to such medications after suffering significant physical injuries. If a team of researchers from two elite ,,,

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Need Another Reason to Quit Smoking? It’s Bad For Your Back Too

When it comes to health problems associated with smoking, you would probably think of issues such as emphysema, COPD and lung cancer. But if recent research on this subject is correct, you might also be able to add back ,,,

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Stopping Texts, Saving Lives

Nowadays, people just can’t seem to put down their smartphones. Aside from staring at apps, much of this screen time is dedicated to texting. Given this trend, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that texting-while-driving laws became necessary. Now, ,,,

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Why Riding Bikes Can Come at a Price

In recent years, a growing number of people have opted for bicycles over cars for their daily commutes. Not only is riding a bike around better for the environment, but is also a good way to get exercise. Unfortunately, ,,,

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