Sports Injuries
Athletes are at high risk for developing injuries – especially those pertaining to the muscles and connective tissues. Sprains are diagnosed in patients who have stretched or torn a ligament, whereas strains are identified by a stretch or tear in a tendon or muscle. Sprains and strains may occur suddenly, or they may develop gradually […]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease that causes an inflammation of the lining of the joints. Its symptoms include swollen and tender joints accompanied by morning stiffness and sometimes fever, weight loss and fatigue. Rheumatoid arthritis most frequently affects the smallest joints in the body, eventually spreading to the knees, hips and shoulders. The […]
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Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Numbness or tingling, especially at night Difficulty with driving or holding eh phone Loss of dexterity Pain on the thumb side of the hand Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Repetitive activities, such as at work Traumatic injuries, such as wris fractures Crush injuries Some types of arthritis, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis […]
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