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How to Rehab From A Sports Related Knee Injury and Surgery

Recovering from a knee injury can be a very difficult time both physically and mentally. However if you incorporate these tips you can make a speedy recovery and be back to your sport even stronger than ever. Recent Article published on 1/1/2010 by Ryan Smoot

How to Avoid Hand Tendonitis

Hand tendonitis can be painful and hard to get rid of once diagnosed. This is one good reason why you want to avoid it. So why not take preventive measures to head it off at the pass. Granted, this will take effort on your part to keep hands... Recent Article published on 12/31/2009 by sonni57

How to Heal A Wound Quickly

We all get them, a cut of some kind that requires home treatment, but is not serious enough for professional medical care. There are a few simple steps that, if taken, can ensure that your wound will heal quickly with no infection.... Recent Article published on 12/29/2009 by alltrails

How to Perform Hands-Only CPR

Do you want to be able to help someone in cardiac arrest, but fear that you may do something wrong? Does the idea of performing mouth-to-mouth on a stranger simply gross you out? Hands-only CPR is a valuable skill to have, and doesn't involve... Recent Article published on 12/28/2009 by daytonwill

How to Treat Myositis Ossificans

Myositis ossificans literally translates into calcification of an inflamed muscle. It's not an uncommon occurrence in athletes that participate in contact sports. Usually a large muscle in the arm or leg receives a direct blow or injury which... Recent Article published on 12/25/2009 by Apollo Leong M.D.

How to Treat Back Pain With Inversion Tables

If you suffer from back pain and you may find back pain relief by using an inversion table. What is an inversion table? An inversion table can be adjusted to tilt at different angles, even a slightly inverted level of 20 - 30 degrees, and they... Recent Article published on 12/21/2009 by jflower36

How to Use A Cold Pack (Cryotherapy)

Cold packs are commonly used in the treatment of acute injuries or trauma. They have been shown to decrease spasticity, spasms, and reduces swelling (edema). When used correctly cold packs can exert their effect on tissue depths of 1 -2 cm. ... Recent Article published on 12/21/2009 by solutionsforu

How to Treat a Sprained Ankle Fast

A very common sports injury is a sprained ankle. It is very important to take care of the ankle and foot after this injury, which will speed up the healing process and help you get back to normal soon. This article offers practical, effective... Recent Article published on 12/19/2009 by jimharwell

How to Identify Low Sodium Symptoms

Low sodium symptoms come from low sodium levels in the blood or Hyponatremia. This condition is much less common than high sodium levels and resulting hypertension. The danger of low sodium symptoms is that low levels of sodium in the blood can... Recent Article published on 12/17/2009 by Dave Ward

How to Decrease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain with a Contrast Bath

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is a common problem for people who use their hands for extended periods of time. It is characterized by numbness, tingling, an aching sensation or pain of the thumb and first two fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused... Recent Article published on 12/9/2009 by solutionsforu