Varicose veins affect around one third of the population at some point in their lives and are more common with increasing age and among women than men. The condition involves veins that are close to the surface of the skin and causes them to become enlarged and twisted. Typically, varicose veins occur in the legs…
Unloading knee braces belong to a special category of knee brace that shifts weight bearing pressure from one side of your knee joint to another. The key benefit of these braces is their ability to reduce pain and discomfort for individuals suffering the effects of knee osteoarthritis. As mentioned in an earlier post, patients suffering…
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, a disease which causes inflammation of the joints. It can literally affect any type of joint present in your body but it most commonly occurs in the joints in your knees, hands, spine and hips. According to the Arthritis Foundation, osteoarthritis currently affects approximately 31 million Americans…
Body posture is not only an aesthetic issue. Poor posture can affect your health and proper functioning of your body. In this post, we will discuss the types of bad body postures, their consequences and how to improve them. Body posture is how you hold or hold your body in static or moving position, such…
Diabetes is essentially a pathological condition in which the body’s ability to break down sugar is compromised. The increased blood sugar causes white blood cells to become less effective making it difficult for wounds to heal. Diabetic wounds and cuts are common and, for a diabetic patient, can cause severe life—threatening problems. Diabetic foot wounds…
Treatment tables are used in various medical practices and clinics, such as pediatric clinics, chiropractic tables, and many others. An important thing to consider in your treatment table is the configuration of the table. If you are using a table that is not completely compatible with the kind of treatment that you are offering, it…
Therapy tables are among the most frequently used pieces of equipment in an injury rehabilitation clinic. Understanding the different types of table and how to choose the right design is a crucial part of providing the most effective treatment to patients. In a basic sense, a good treatment table has to measure up to basic…
Compression hosiery is an effective way to improve the blood flow. It is a common practice used in the therapies of several medical conditions. The primary function of the compression hosiery or stockings is to squeeze the area gently which allows the blood to move. It can effectively prevent the complications, such as blood clots…
Recovering from surgery and wounds can be a long and painful process as your feet are incredibly sensitive and prone to swelling, particularly after an injury, operation or procedure. Special, orthopaedic footwear can help ease and speed recovery. Investing in an off loading wound-care shoe or a post-op shoe can provide ample protection and keep…
Chronic back pain can be very demoralizing and can disrupt your life in profound ways. Back pain can be the result of many different injuries and conditions suffered through sporting or lifestyle incidents. There are several methods to treat back pain, injuries and health conditions, but patients who are concerned with the continual use of…