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Foot Anatomy The following is an article on foot anatomy. Please see the left hand menu for specific information on ankle injuries.

Gout t. Gout is a disease that involves the build up of uric acid in the body. About 95 percent of gout patients are men. Most men are over 50 when gout first appears. When it does occur in women, they generally don't develop it until after menopause. In some rare cases gout develops at a young age.

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...

Popliteal Cysts A popliteal cyst, also called a Baker's cyst, is a soft, often painless bump that developson the back of the knee. A cyst is usually nothing more than a bag of fluid. These cysts occur most often when the knee is damaged due to arthritis, gout, injury, or inflammation in the lining of the knee joint...

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....

Hand Tool Selection Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders.Choosing the correct tool for the job, and the correct tool for you, can help your working day pass more comfortably and reduces your risk of work-related musculoskeletal problems. Some common problems related to hand tool use include carpal tunnel syndrome, tend...

Sternoclavicular Joint Problems The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is important because it helps support the shoulder. The SC joint links the bones of the arms and shoulder to the vertical skeleton.

Trochanteric Bursitis of the Hip A common spot for bursitis is on the side of the hip. Here a large tendon passes over the bony bump on the side of the hip. The bony bump is called the greater trochanter. Inflammation in the bursa between the tendon and the greater trochanter is called trochanteric bursitis. This problem is common....

Introduction to Figure Skating The moment a figure skater steps onto the ice, there is one dream they have in mind, one goal they shoot towards and we can assure you it has nothing to do with the sequins on their skirts. Any true figure skater wants to be able to land that double salchow, that triple lutz, or the ever elusive qua...

Introduction to Kickboxing The name of the sport really describes itself well: boxing combined with kicking, which together equals KICKBOXING.The sport comes from the traditional martial art basis of providing self-defense, and combines the martial art kicks of karate with the punches of boxing. It is also said that it has it...

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...

Distal Biceps Rupture A distal biceps rupture occurs when the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the elbow is torn from the bone. This injury occurs mainly in middle-aged men during heavy work or lifting. A distal biceps rupture is rare compared to ruptures where the top of the biceps connects at the shoulder. Distal....

Choosing and Using The Right Backpack No matter what our age or where we are going, everyone seems to have a lot of stuff to haul around. Whether you have a little one going off to school, are making your way to university or work yourself, or are heading out on a single day or multi-day trek, a backpack is often the carrying mode of ch...

Guide to Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a very common disorder affecting the skeleton. In a patient with osteoporosis, the bones begin losing their minerals and support capabilities, leaving the skeleton brittle and prone to fractures.

Adult Femur Fractures The thigh bone, or femur is the longest and strongest bone of the body. It takes a lot of force to break the femur in an adult so it is often accompanied by other injuries. The fracture is a disabling problem, severely limiting mobility until it is stabilized.Until recently the most common way to tr...

Adult Elbow Fractures The elbow is a very important region of the arm. It serves as a hinge joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm and allows movements for activities like feeding and lifting. It also allows rotation of the hand and forearm. Together these functions allow us to position the hand in space to p...

Osteonecrosis of the Humeral Head Osteonecrosis of the humeral head is a condition where a portion of the bone of the humeral head (the top of the humerus or upper arm bone) loses its blood supply, dies and collapses. Another term used for osteonecrosis is avascular necrosis. The term avascular means that a loss of blood supply to t...

Patellofemoral Problems The patella, or kneecap, can be a source of knee pain when it fails to function properly. Alignment or overuse problems of the patella can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella. This produces pain, weakness, and swelling of the knee joint. Several different problems can affect th...

Headaches the headache-related anatomy of the head and neck what the most common types of headaches are and their causes how your health care professional diagnoses your headache what Hicksville Physical Therapy’s approach to rehabilitation is

Guide to Clubfoot Clubfoot is a congenital condition that affects newborn infants. The medical term for clubfoot is Congenital Talipes Equinovarus. This condition has been described in medical literature since the ancient Egyptians. Congenital means that the condition is present at birth and occurred during fetal dev...