Wounds & Injuries

Ultrasound-assisted wound, or UAW, therapy is a relatively new method of treating deep wounds, including bedsores, diabetic ulcers and other injuries that are infected, have impaired circulation...

Leg ulcers are areas of damaged or infected skin on the leg or ankle caused by problems with blood flow to veins or arteries, or by chronic conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease....

Magnet therapy has been used for years in many cultures to treat injuries as well as chronic health conditions and illnesses. Small magnet-containing pads and magnetic jewelry appeared in the...

The Achilles tendon connects the heel and the calf muscles. The thickest and strongest tendon in the body, the Achilles tendon enables you to stand on your toes, walk, run or jog. This critical...

Aquatic therapy provides a safe environment for physical rehabilitation for people with a variety of conditions, including those who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). People with TBI...

Confusion is common about whether heat or cold will give the best results for a sports-related or in-home injury, especially since both will help temporarily relieve pain. The use of heat or cold...

Light or LED (light-emitting diode) therapy for body healing got its start accidentally in the 1960s when Russians and Czechs attempted to standardize colors by isolating them for use in color...

The Achilles tendon is the thick cord that connects the heel to the calf muscle on the lower, backside of each leg. When this tendon ruptures it often causes a snapping sound and an immediate...

Laser therapy has healed many patients' wounds without invasive surgery. The lasers' pulses of light help increase blood flow, making this a popular form of healing. Many medical specialists use...

Laser light therapy can be very effective at treating various injuries to the skin and other soft tissues. It's especially good for those who have chronic or sharp pain. Many types of laser light...

Hip bursitis is a common joint inflammation condition experienced by active and sedentary people alike. Treatments range from over-the-counter medications to surgery. Conservative therapies for...

Slow-healing wounds can bring immense pain, infection and, if part of a limb is affected, increased risk of amputation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, used at institutions worldwide, is a treatment...

Topical oxygen therapy (aka topical hyperbaric oxygen therapy, THOT or topox) is a form of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for wound treatment in which part of the person's body is encased in a...

Thousands of people suffer from different levels of disability due to brachial plexus injuries, in which the shoulder gets pressed down with force while the head is forced upward, away from that...

In hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the patient breathes pure oxygen while in a sealed chamber with increased atmospheric pressure. The therapy is well known for its effectiveness in treating the...

Cold therapy (cryotherapy) helps an injured body part feel better and heal quicker. Whether it is a sprain, strain or any other muscular condition, cold therapy reduces swelling, soothes pain and...

The hamstring runs along the back of the leg and consists of a large group of three muscles. Hamstring injuries can vary from being minor to severe, as in some cases the muscle could rupture....

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation experienced on the heel of the foot caused by damage or wear to the part of the foot that supports the arches. Plantar fasciitis is treatable through a...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is best known for its use in treating decompression sickness in deep-sea divers. It has great benefits for other conditions as well, mainly in the area of wound care and...

Ultrasound therapy is a form of physical therapy. It is used to help alleviate joint and muscle aches, pain and other soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound waves are high frequency sound waves that are...

Occupational therapy is a much-needed treatment for many children and adults with physical, mental or developmental disabilities. This article will outline what occupational therapy is, what an...

Physical therapy is a medical treatment that helps a person to regain physical function following an injury or surgery involving a joint, limb or muscle. During rehabilitation, regular sessions of...