Your pelvis has several bones. It is located below your abdomen and between your hip bones. A pelvic fracture occurs when one of the bones in the pelvic region are broken or cracked. The bones that make up your pelvis include the sacrum, coccyx, and hip bones – the ilium, pubis, and ischium. The pelvic ring — […]
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In recent news, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield has announced that it will no longer maintain its contract with Legacy Hospital, a major healthcare provider in the area. This means that patients with Regence insurance who rely on Legacy for their medical care may soon find themselves out of network and facing higher costs out
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Exercise for beginners helps you build foundational strength, stability, and flexibility that will allow you to prevent future injuries. As you improve, you can expand your athletic activities to include more demanding workouts. However, it’s important not to do too much too fast. This increases the risk of torn ligaments, muscle strain, and other injuries that
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A broken wrist (a wrist fracture) usually occurs during a severe fall. A sudden twisting of the wrist by an external force may also result in this fracture. However, just because it hurts doesn’t mean it’s broken. You could have a wrist sprain. Regardless of the injury, any sudden wrist injury should be followed up with a
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Every day in the United States, an estimated 28,000 people sprain their ankles. Although your ankle is designed to bear your full body weight, its range of motion can limit certain moves. When you put too much pressure on the joint, this can cause the tissues holding it in place to tear, leading to an ankle sprain.
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When a person’s level of exercise intensity surpasses their body’s capacity for recovery, overtraining syndrome (OTS) sets in. Overtraining may also be defined as the inability to maintain a specific training load over an extended period of time, leading to decreased performance. Overtrained individuals may stop improving in their sport, experience a decline in strength and fitness,
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Youth sports can be excellent for children. Not only are there well-studied benefits that sports provide to children in the form of improved cognitive development and physical growth to aid their developing bodies, but sports can be just plain fun. Unfortunately, without proper precautions or even by accident or happenstance, your child could face youth sports injuries.
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Fractures, or broken bones, can be serious injuries that need weeks of recovery. Without proper, timely attention, a broken bone can lead to deformity, disability, or complications with your cardiovascular system, such as a pulmonary embolism. Though you may think having a broken bone would be painfully obvious–and in most cases, it is–there are some
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If you experience carpal tunnel syndrome on a regular basis, don’t wait until the symptoms become even more severe before you see a medical professional. When you obtain treatment for carpal tunnel in its early stages, simple solutions like rest or wearing a wrist brace can be effective treatments for your condition. Ultimately, early treatment will save
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Most of us take our shoulders for granted, but this complex joint used every day often results in chronic pain for many people. The shoulder, a nexus of several joints combined with tendons and muscles, enables a wide range of arm motions, from scratching your back to throwing a pitch in a softball game. However,
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