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Joint Formula | Joint Support Supplements by jeanneg99 Posted Thu 10 Feb 2011 9:02am This is an excellent post and video from Dr. Joseph Mercola, M.D., in which he give you several practical, simple ways to improve joint health. Unfortunately even though I am only in my forties, I've had several problems already diagnosed with my joints and not much in the way conventional medicine can help. But I am embarking on a simple plan Read on »
Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 8: Activities After Total Joint Replacement by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:12pm -impact Aerobics      How Do I Get the Most Out of My Total Joint Replacement? Total joint replacements can "wear out" just like a normal hip or knee... prematurely wear out your total joint replacement. For these reasons, we encourage patients to focus on low impact activities when exercising.           We know that the goal of a total Read on »
Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 11: FAQs About Total Joint Replacement Before The Surgery by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:12pm surgery so that you can have the best results afterwards. What is arthritis? Cartilage acts as a cushion for the weight bearing surfaces of the joint.   When arthritis sets in, the cartilage between your joints begins to wear over time, and eventually the bone wears down too.    This causes the inflammation and pain which Read on »
Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 12: FAQs About Total Joint Replacement After The Surgery by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:12pm What restrictions do I have after total joint replacement? There are very few restrictions for patients after surgery.   The only activity we do not recommend for patients is jogging for exercise as it accelerates the wear on your new joint.   Patients with hip replacements are told not to cross the operative leg over Read on »
Basilar joint arthritis symptoms - Basilar Joint Arthritis Over view by drseanyounai Posted Thu 15 Jul 2010 3:25am       The basilar joint is formed by a small bone in the wrist and the fist bone in the thumb. This joint allows the thumb to move in several directions for pinching... on the joints. Cartilage is what covers the end of the bones; the cartilage creates a smooth surface which protects the bones from wearing down by providing them that smooth surface which Read on »
Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 9: Routine Follow Up After Total Joint Replacement by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor Posted Fri 10 Oct 2008 2:12pm ****Following up for routine x-rays prevents future problems!**** RECOMMENDED ROUTINE OFFICE VISITS: Year 1                                                    ü  1 month                                         ü  12 months   After 1 year ü  Every 3 years            ... Read on »
Don't tell my joints, my achy breaky joints... by Florence F. Patient Expert Posted Tue 07 Apr 2009 11:03pm Today was the LAST business concepts class. Hurray! This test was a bit more difficult than the other tests, but I still think I did well nonetheless. Next week we'll be getting our assignment back as well as a breakdown of all of our marks, ultimately showing us our final mark. I'm expecting an A as I haven't gotten anything under 86% on anyth ... Read on »
Muscle and Joint Support for Dog Arthritis by rosie g Posted Mon 07 Feb 2011 12:00am Click Here to Order PetAlive Muscle & Joint Support Read on »
Joint Examination by Physiotherapists by Lucy J. Patient Expert Posted Mon 24 Aug 2009 10:35am Our joints are extremely important for our functional activities, from the temporomandibular joint for eating and talking to the major weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees. Our joints are designed to allow us to move about, to accomplish tasks and to bear weight, a job they do superbly well. However, with injury, illness or disease our joints Read on »
Joint Examination by Physiotherapists by Lucy J. Patient Expert Posted Tue 27 Jan 2009 3:41pm and very important joint type. The bone ends are coated with articular cartilage which reduces friction, the joint fluid is secreted by the synovial joint lining membrane... Our joints are extremely important for our functional activities, from the temporomandibular joint for eating and talking to the major weight bearing joints such as the hips Read on »