Procedure Inspired by Ship in a Bottle
Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists Dr. Jose Manuel Rojo Manaute, a hand surgeon who practices in Dubai, was inspired to develop a new minimally invasive carpal tunnel release surgery at a miniature ship model conference. Moving among the ships, he noticed some models were built inside bottles. “It was amazing to see all the level of […]
What Is Gout?
Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Gout is a painful condition that occurs when the bodily waste product uric acid is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints and/or soft tissues. In the joints, these uric acid crystals cause inflammatory arthritis, which in turn leads to intermittent swelling, […]
Bone Health for Women The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Are you exercising too much? Eating too little? Have your menstrual periods stopped or become irregular? If so, you may be putting yourself at high risk for several serious problems that could affect your health, your ability to remain active, and your […]
Preventing Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Submitted by Cortese Foot and Ankle Clinic Heel pain is a very common problem with many different causes. Last month, we discussed some of the causes, which include heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, excessive pronation, and some diseases. Now let’s talk about prevention. It’s always better to prevent foot pain from occurring in the first place […]
New Year, New Joints
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures. In fact, many would argue that joint replacement surgery is one of the greatest surgical advancements of the last three decades. It may even seem that we are creating a generation of “bionic” people, as over 1 million Americans […]
The TLIF Procedure in Action In With the Good — Part 2
By Alexander Germanis It has been said that good things come to those who wait. In reality, there’s often a little more involved than just waiting. Work, patience, training, time, and even pain may be involved before those good things come about. For someone like Lisa of Bloomington, who underwent a major surgical procedure, that […]
Make It Healthy, Not Hazardous
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center As we start another new year, many people find themselves gathering up the willpower for a new set of New Year’s resolutions. If you are in the large percentage of people whose New Year’s resolution involves getting healthier or starting a new workout routine, make sure […]
Feeding Raw on a Kibble Budget
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store With the growing interest in — and body of evidence supporting — feeding our pets fresh, whole foods, many consumers are exploring raw diets. That’s exciting, because every dog will benefit from an optimal diet, often dramatically. According to Dr. Karen Becker, a leading […]
Helping to Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility
Submitted by Poonam McAllister, Vestibular Physical Therapist, Central Illinois Institute of Balance People often think of physical therapy as a medical profession that primarily helps athletes recover from injuries. Physical therapy has a much broader scope of practice. From babies with physical disabilities, to women with pelvic pain, to those with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s […]
Oral Cancer Ounce of Prevention — Part 3
By Alexander Germanis Founding Father Benjamin Franklin was known for many sayings, but where the medical field is concerned, perhaps his most applicable is this one: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Simply put, it is far easier and simpler to take minor precautions than to pay the consequences after something […]