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Hamstring Injuries The big group of muscles and tendons in the back of the thigh are commonly called the hamstrings. Injuries in this powerful muscle group are common, especially in athletes. Hamstring injuries happen to all types of athletes, from Olympic sprinters to slow-pitch softball players. Though these injurie...

Introduction to Cross Country Skiing When it comes to appreciating wintertime and the outdoors, there is no better way to do it rather than by cross country skiing. Gliding across the open tundra with the wind in your face is exhilarating and a great source of exercise. This activity can give a person a fabulous workout and has a relat...

Contusions A contusion is the medical term used for a ‘bruise.’ Contusions can be minor, like the one you get after clumsily hitting your thigh on the edge of the coffee table, to major ones like the contusion you may get across your chest or down your leg after a significant motor vehicle accident...

Cast Care Unless you have a waterproof cast, you should keep your cast dry. However, even waterproof casts should be dried out thoroughly after getting them wet. If you don't dry your cast out after getting it wet, the skin underneath stays damp and can become moldy and smelly. Also, don't swim with your cast...

Comfortable Driving If you spend hours behind the wheel it is important to be comfortable to avoid musculoskeletal problems related to driving. If you drive for a living, it is crucial to get your posture right and follow some easy tips to keep your body healthy and prevent workplace injuries.Potential ergonomic risks....

Introduction to Dance and Gynmastics The popularity of shows like "Dancing with the Stars", as well as the interest the gymnastic competitions at the Olympics garners, has made many people turning to both of these activities for exercise and sport. However, there is much more to the Rumba than simply "shaking it" and a lot more to the....

Wrist Anatomy The anatomy of the wrist joint is extremely complex, probably the most complex of all the joints in the body. The wrist is actually a collection of many bones and joints. Thesebones and joints let us use our hands in lots of different ways. The wrist must be extremely mobile to give our hands a full...

Dupuytrens Contracture Patient Guide Dupuytren's contracture is a fairly common disorder of the fingers. It most often affects the ring or little finger, sometimes both, and often in both hands. Although the exact cause is unknown, it occurs most often in middle-aged, white men and is genetic in nature, meaning it runs in families. Thi...

Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist Doctors commonly diagnose a sprained wrist after a patient falls on an outstretched hand. However, if pain and swelling don't go away, doctors become suspicious that the injury is actually more serious. A fall on an outstretched hand commonly breaks the scaphoid bone of the wrist. X-rays taken at th...

Introduction to working with a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Calgary Nutrition for Adults and Children , Weight Management,Alternative or non-traditional “diets”,Allergies, Digestive concerns,Physical Rehabilitation, Sports nutrition, Pregnancy and breastfeeding, Diabetes , Heart disease and stroke, Cancer

Introduction to Cycling Cycling is a fantastic activity, whether you do it for fun and exercise as a hobby or compete at the highest levels of the sport in the Tour de France. However, it is also a sport that is incredibly easy to hurt yourself while participating in it.You don't have to be a professional cyclist to unders...