Archive for June, 2009
June 22, 2009 at 12:03 pm · Filed under Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health, Fibromyalgia
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With the risk of developing a number of mobility related diseases increases with age, it is not uncommon for some tasks to become harder to complete as a person ages. This might mean that the senior is no longer able to walk for as long as they once were or see well enough to drive. Often, the task of standing up is also much more difficult for a senior.
There are several diseases that can make it more difficult to stand up, but most common this mobility problem is caused by arthritis. Arthritis is actually a general term used to describe over 100 different joint disorders. While it is true that there are many different types of arthritis, the symptoms for many of these are very similar, specifically joint pain, which is often much more painful after having been still for a while.
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Original post by uterlan
June 18, 2009 at 3:10 pm · Filed under Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health
There are several diseases that affect seniors more than those in other age groups, but arthritis is one of the most common and also one of the most debilitating diseases that affects seniors. If left untreated arthritis can, in some instances, result in deformities and severe disability.
While there are actually over 100 different types of arthritis, 10% of those make up the majority of all diagnosed cases. Among seniors, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, with rheumatoid arthritis coming in second.
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Original post by uterlan
June 12, 2009 at 12:05 am · Filed under pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Health, Fibromyalgia
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Orthopedic Appliances are used to correct a variety of bone related problems. There are supports for injured joints to prevent joint injury, and for keeping the neck upright for faster healing. There are others that help keep the spine straight and prevent abnormal curving. Some appliances are used to correct deformed or weak bone structures.
Orthodontic ailments have risen among many in recent times. However, with newer problems, better solutions have been devised to cure them. Undergoing an orthodontic surgery is a difficult time for any patient, be it knee surgery, spinal injuries, or even fractures. To aid patients in resuming their normal lives and for faster recovery, a range of Orthopedic Appliances are recommended.
Orthotics, short for Orthopedic Devices are devices specially devised to provide support for weak joints and help in easier movement. There are many types of orthotics available for orthodontic patients, according to the ailment they are suffering from. These include collars, splints, braces, corsets, and even shoe inserts.
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