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Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)

by rehab_adminDecember 3, 2013

Neck pain is extremely common. It can be caused by many things, and is most often related to getting older. Like the rest of the body, the bones in the neck (cervical spine) slowly degenerate as we age. This frequently results in arthritis. Arthritis of…

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis).

by rehab_adminDecember 2, 2013

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Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. But several other sports and activities can also put you at risk. Tennis elbow is an inflammation of…

Leg-Length Discrepancy: How Much Is a Problem?

by rehab_adminNovember 28, 2013

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After an artificial hip replacement, patients sometimes notice a slight but annoying difference between the length of their legs. This difference in length can change the way a person walks. It can also make walking more difficult, requiring more effort. If one of your patient’s…

Why a diabetic patient feels pain?

by rehab_adminNovember 27, 2013

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Why a diabetic patient feels pain? Managing diabetes can be tough. This is especially true when you begin to notice new symptoms. You may be wondering if these symptoms could be related to your diabetes. The answer could be yes. The most common type of…

My Doctor said I have a “Calcaneal Bursitis”, What is it?

by rehab_adminNovember 26, 2013

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What is retrocalcaneal bursitis? Retrocalcaneal bursitis or most commonly known as calcaneal bursitis is a condition characterized by tissue damage and inflammation of the retrocalcaneal bursa (a small fluid filled sac located at the back of the heel) causing pain in the heel region. A…

Ostoearthritis

by rehab_adminNovember 25, 2013

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is a chronic condition in which the material that cushions the joints, called cartilage, breaks down. This causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement.…