The feet are the most important part of the body since they bear the weight of the body. Any malformation of the toes affects the range of motion and proper movement. Deformities of the toes are a common problem among many people and can occur since birth or later in life. An abnormal problem is […]
When it is difficult to straighten or bend the knee, the condition is known as a locked knee. The position needs a maneuver using the hands either to make the leg straight or bend further. In most cases, the knees are locked at 45 degrees. A locked knee is a painful condition that can affect
Cramps are involuntary and forcible contractions of the muscles that do not relax. Under normal conditions, the muscles of the toe will contract and relax when moving the limb with signals from the brain, but sometimes this just contract even without signals from the brain and it is a very painful condition. Muscle cramps can
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A pulled muscle groin is an injury to the muscles of the inner thigh area which is also known as adductor group of muscles. It affects the muscles that are found on the medial part of the pelvis and the femur. Groin pull affects the movement of the hip joint and is usually common among athletes
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Labrum is a type of cartilage that is found in the low glenoid cavity of the shoulder joint such as the joint of the hip which is a ball and socket joint. It is situated in an area where the arm connects itself to the body. It is a structure that appears similar to a
The roof of the mouth or also known as the upper palate is a sensitive area in the oral cavity. When there is a minor scratch or an ulcer on it, agonizing pain can occur that causes discomfort to the individual. There are two areas on the roof of the mouth. The front portion
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Pain that can be felt at the back of the ankle and heel during walking briskly or in an easy pace is caused by tightness of the muscle, tendinitis or ankle impingement syndrome. The pain is described as achy, sharp or stabbing and accompanied by stiffness and swelling of the joints. The pain is usually
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The triceps is a big muscle located on the posterior side of the upper limb. Its main function is for the extension or straightening of the joint of the elbow or the arm. The triceps tendon is connected to the posterior side of the elbow. Triceps tendonitis causes pain in the back of the elbow
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Animal bites are common occurrence in our society and there different types of animals that can bite whether pets or wild animals. Children and adults are susceptible to animal bites. Most animal bites are usually inflicted by a cat or a dog. There are also some animals that can bite such as skunks, raccoons, foxes,
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Prolonged pressure on the elbow while doing a job or trauma to the elbow joint can put an individual at high risk of developing bursitis of the elbow which is a painful condition. The bursa is small sac filled with fluid which functions as a cushion between the bones and soft tissues such as the
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