Sports Injury

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A Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) can be caused by an activity that requires the use of your hands in a motion that is repititious such as typing, use of hand tools, lifting or playing video games. Suffering from wrist and hand pain can affect the ... more »

How to Avoid and Treat Heat Exhaustion

By alienangel555

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In the summer we do not always have the benefit of being inside in the air conditioning. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common medical conditions that can become deadly if left untreated. I have listed some ideas and tips to help avoid and ... more »

How to Conduct a Secondary Survey of the Head During First Aid

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One of the most frequent causes of death in the wilderness is injuries to the head, including scalp, brain and skull injuries. Carefully examine the head to assess whether to immediately evacuate the injured person and whether to treat for brain ... more »

How to Diagnose an Ankle Dislocation

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An ankle dislocation occurs when the articular surfaces in the ankle lose opposition. This requires significant force and is usually accompanied by a fracture. An ankle dislocation also may disrupt ligaments and neurovascular injury is a concern. ... more »

How to Diagnose Avulsion of the AIIS

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An avulsion fracture occurs when a joint capsule, ligament or muscle insertion is pulled away from the bone, possibly pulling fragments of bone away with it. The anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) is the origin for the direct head of the rectus ... more »

How to Diagnose Hyponatremia

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Hyponatremia is an imbalance of salt levels in the blood brought on by drinking too much fluid. It is a result of over-hydration. Hyponatremia occurs in patients with other conditions that cause them to retain fluid or in athletes in ... more »

How to Eliminate Foot Odor

By alienangel555

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Do you suffer from embarassing foot odor. Well there is an easy remedy for solving your problem. Read below for some quick relief... more »

How to Know If You Have CA-MRSA

By Julia Fuller

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Known as Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, CA-MRSA is a staph infection that is in our communities, schools, and homes. While your family can take precautions to prevent CA-MRSA you may still be at risk. Staph ... more »

How to make a Homemade Heating Pad

By Neight23

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Need a heating pad but don't want to run to the supermarket? Here is an easy way to make one using household items.. more »

How to Make Natural Foot Balms for Athlete's Foot

By Melanierose

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Athlete's foot is a very harmful issue with one's feet. The burning and itching sensations can be unbearable at time, this is a quick way to help sooth your sensations... more »

How to Perform a Fireman's Carry

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A fireman's carry can allow you to help someone who is injured or unconscious. To perform a fireman's carry safely, you'll need to lift the person over both of your shoulders. To avoid hurting yourself and the person you're trying to help, you'll ... more »

How to Prevent Lower Back Pain

By MosesFitness

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Tight hamstrings, tight hip flexors, and weak abdominals are usually the biggest contributors of lower back pain. 3 out of 5 people will experience lower back pain in their lives at one time or another. These stretches and exercises are great ... more »

How to Rid of Burn Scars Caused by a Heating Pad

By binder

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Simple steps to reduce the appearance of scars left from minor burns... more »

How to Take an Ice Bath

By HeatherJ

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An ice bath sounds terrible, and, well, it is. But the benefits of an ice bath, when taken cold enough and long enough, will save you from a lot of muscle soreness and potential injuries... more »

How to Treat a Bruised Toenail

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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If you're a runner, chances are you'll deal with a bruised toenail or two at some point in your running career. Although bruised toenails are more common in people who run, you don't necessarily have to be a runner to develop toenail bruising. ... more »

How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Plantar fasciitis, a condition caused by tiny tears in the connective tissue under the foot, leaves sufferers with a sharp pain in the middle of the heel or along the arch of the foot. Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment can ... more »

How to Use Heat Patches on Sore Muscles

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Heat therapy, along with its counterpart ice therapy, has been one of the most effective methods for treating sore muscles. Heat increases blood flow, reduces pain and is relaxing. Heat patches are one of the more popular items on the market ... more »

How to describe Tailbone Pain (coccyx pain)

By TailboneDoctor

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Tailbone pain (coccyx pain) can be severe and very problematic. How do you best describe your sore tailbone (coccyx) to your doctor? Being able to describe your symptoms to your physician can help the doctor to understand what is causing your ... more »

How to Diagnose Ankle Impingement Syndrome

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Impingement lesions on the ankle are often caused by capsular or synovial irritation because of a sports-related injury. They also may result from infection, degenerative disease or congenital defects. Chronic ankle pain is experienced by up to ... more »

How to make a Quick Gel Ice Pack

By Dawn Peters

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Everyone has had to use a package of frozen peas as an ice pack in a pinch. But did you know you could make a quickie, reusable, squishy, cold-holding ice pack in a pinch from ziplock baggies and rubbing alcohol? You can. This is great for ... more »

How to Pick a Coccyx Cushion (Tailbone Cushion) for Coccyx Pain (Tailbone Pain)

By TailboneDoctor

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A tailbone cushion (coccyx cushion) can help relieve tailbone pain. Patients with tailbone pain often wonder how to pick the best type of cushion to help with this. I get asked this often, since I am a physician who each year treats hundreds of ... more »

How to Treat Foot & Ankle Nerve Entrapment Syndrome

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Foot and ankle nerve entrapment is a frustrating condition that can represent both an elusive diagnosis and a chronic problem that is difficult to treat. It should be considered whenever conservative treatment of foot pain fails to improve ... more »

How to Treat Sore Muscles of the Weekend Warrior

By momandpopoften

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I lay in bed. My front lawn was now ready for new seed after the work I'd single-handedly done that day. But the pain in my arms was so excruciating that I would cry if I had to move them. Without intervention, I could expect for my arms to ... more »

How to Diagnose a Frozen Shoulder

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Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is the gradual stiffening and loss of motion in the shoulder due to an underlying trauma, such as a torn tendon or a fractured arm bone. Sometimes frozen shoulder is the side effect of a stroke. Diagnose ... more »

How to make a cheap ice pack.

By WendyRenee

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Ice packs can really come in handy if you have children that play sports or if you have back or muscle pain. Gel ice packs that are sold in drug stores can be expensive and may break open after used only a few times. They can also be very hard ... more »

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