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Time to take hypermobility seriously by stipeygirl75 Posted Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:11pm YES I agree! Here is an interesting article on joint hypermobility: http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/40/5/485 Read on »

Tai Chi and Hypermobility Syndrome by Nicola J. Posted Sun 29 Jan 2012 6:27pm As many of my students know I was diagnosed with arthritis in late 2007. What has been a long road for my own health has turned a corner recently with a new diagnosis of hypermobility syndrome. The arthritis still remains, however what I have now had answered are the questions I had regarding many of the other symptoms I have experienced ove ... Read on »

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 »

Sacroiliac Joint (S.I. Joint) dysfunction and running. How to deal, what works for me. by Meggan F. Posted Mon 04 Jul 2011 9:33pm the issue. Of course, pregnancy did not help and the joint pain returned almost immediately. After talking with a few female friends I finally found myself again at physical therapy... my first marathon successfully. What worked for me was a combination of my S.I. exercises twice a day on my own, P.T for the S.I. joint problems 3 times a week, and a session 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 »