Curbing Those Pregnancy Side Effects: What You Can Do

Posted on: 10 September 2020

There are a number of side effects of pregnancy. Some are good, while others could be harmful to your health and the health of your baby if you aren't careful. Talking to your obstetrician about these side effects, and what else to expect throughout your pregnancy, as well as how to deal with these side effects is important. Read on for some of these pregnancy side effects and what you can do about them.
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Three Surgeries That Require A Lot Of Physical Therapy Afterward

Posted on: 3 December 2019

Physical therapy is used to regain and/or maintain one's range of motion and mobility. It is prescribed following sports injuries and car accidents, but it can also be prescribed following major limb surgeries. The following three surgeries are the most common ones where PT is not only recommended, but prescribed if you want to regain full movement of a limb and the joint on which your doctor operated.  Shoulder Replacement
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3 Orthopedic Applications For Stem Cell Therapy

Posted on: 3 October 2019

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment that has the potential for use in repairing different areas of the body. One approach is using stem cells in orthopedic applications to prevent or delay the need for joint replacements and to address current symptoms, such as pain and inflammation. Inflammatory Arthritis Inflammatory arthritis is a unique issue because the damage to joints and surrounding soft tissues is caused by the immune system, instead of mechanical wear or acute injury.
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Corrections For Common Psoriatic Arthritis Myths

Posted on: 4 August 2019

There are many people that will develop arthritis over the course of their lives. When this occurs, it can have major impacts on their quality of life, and being misinformed can lead to patients being unable to mitigate the impact their arthritis has on their quality of life. Myth: Age Is The Only Factor In Determining Whether Someone Develops Arthritis While age can be one of the leading factors in determining whether a person is likely to develop arthritis, it is possible for younger individuals to also develop this condition.
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