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Why Understanding Your Center of Gravity is Key to Fall Prevention

Why understanding your center of gravity is key to fall prevention

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Did you know that falling is something that’s not supposed to happen? Falling due to imbalance may be a common occurrence for adults, but what’s natural is to be balanced at what is called our center of gravity. Understanding this concept is the key to falls prevention....

How to Use and Take Care of Your Aspen Vista® Collar

How to use and take care of your aspen vista® collar

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The Aspen Vista cervical collar Your Aspen Vista cervical collar will help your neck to heal by supporting the bones in your neck. It also supports your chin, jawline, and the back of your head to keep you from moving your neck up and down. Do not touch the height adjustment dial. The corr...

Understanding Mallet Splints: Function, Application, and Benefits

Understanding mallet splints: function, application, and benefits

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Introduction A mallet splint is a type of orthopedic device designed to support and protect an injured finger, specifically in cases of mallet finger, also known as "baseball finger" or "dropped finger." Mallet finger occurs when the extensor tendon at the tip of the finger is damaged, lead...

Conservative Management for Tennis Elbow: Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Conservative management for tennis elbow: non-surgical treatment options

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Introduction Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle, the bony bump on the outer part of the elbow. While the condition is often associated with playing tennis, it can result from any...

How TENS Works for Pain Relief: Understanding the Mechanism and Benefits

How tens works for pain relief: understanding the mechanism and benefits

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 Introduction Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive, drug-free method for managing pain. It involves the use of a small, portable device that delivers low-voltage electrical currents through electrodes placed on the skin. TENS is used to treat various type...

Common Splints for Foot Drop: Types, Applications, and Benefits

Common splints for foot drop: types, applications, and benefits

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Introduction Foot drop, also known as drop foot, is a condition characterized by difficulty lifting the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion. This can result from various underlying causes, such as nerve damage, muscle disorders, or ...

The Role of Orthotics in Managing Flat Foot

The role of orthotics in managing flat foot

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Introduction Flat foot, also known as pes planus, is a common foot condition characterized by a flattened arch or no arch at all. This can result in foot pain, swelling, and difficulty with standing or walking for extended periods. One of the non-surgical treatment options for flat foot is t...

Understanding the Mechanism of Anti-Embolism Stockings

Understanding the mechanism of anti-embolism stockings

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Introduction Anti-embolism stockings, also known as compression stockings, are specialized stockings designed to promote blood circulation in the legs and prevent the formation of blood clots. Blood clots, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can be a serious medical condition that can ...

What are Silversocks?

What are silversocks?

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What are Silversocks?Carnation Silversocks contain pure silver, a naturally occurring element. The textile fibres icorporated in the sock have been completely and universally coated with pure silver.This construction meansthe silver is on the outside of the fibre allowing its many nat...

Trigger finger: Causes, treatment, and remedies

Trigger finger: causes, treatment, and remedies

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Trigger finger is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger. The ring finger and thumb are most often affected by trigger finger, but it can occur in the other fingers, as well. Usually you will feel by yourself a bump or...