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Hip injuries

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A hip fracture is a serious injury, with complications that can be life-threatening. The risk of hip fracture rises with age. Risk increases because bones tend to weaken with age (osteoporosis). Multiple medications, poor vision and balance problems also make older people more likely to fall — one of the most common causes of hip fracture. A hip fracture almost always requires surgical repair or replacement, followed by physical therapy. Taking steps to maintain bone density and avoid falls can help prevent a hip fracture. Symptoms Inability to get up from a fall or to walk Severe pain in the hip or groin Inability to put weight on the leg on the side of the injured hip Bruising and swelling in and around the hip area Shorter leg on the side of the injured hip Outward turning of the leg on the side of the injured hip Causes A severe impact, such as a car crash, can cause hip fractures in people of all ages. In older adults, a hip fracture is most often a result of a fall from a standin...
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Back problems

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Lower back pain, sometimes called lumbago, is not a specific disease diagnosis. It’s a symptom of several different types of medical problems. It usually results from a problem with one or more parts of the lower back, such as: ligaments and muscles discs invertebral discs nerves the bony structures that make up the spine, called vertebral bodies or vertebrae It can also be due to a problem with nearby organs, such as the kidneys. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75 to 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lifetime. Of those, 50 percent will have more than one episode within a year. In 90 percent of all cases, the pain gets better without surgery. Talk with a doctor if you’re experiencing back pain. Strained muscles often cause back pain. Strain commonly occurs with incorrect lifting of heavy objects and sudden awkward movements. Strain can also result from overactivity. An example is the sore feeling and stiffness that occurs af...
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Muscular fatigue

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You can develop muscle fatigue after exercise, but you can also develop it due to some medications or health conditions like anemia, dehydration, depression, and hepatitis C, among others. At the start of exercising or when performing tasks, your muscles feel strong and resilient. However, over time and after repeating movements, your muscles may begin to feel weaker and tired. It decreases your muscles’ ability to perform over time. It can be associated with a state of exhaustion. When you experience fatigue, the force behind your muscles’ movements decrease, causing you to feel weaker. Causes: Age Anemia Lack of exercise Medications Pregnancy Anxiety Symptoms: Soreness Localized pain Shortness of breath Muscle twitching Trembling A weak grip Muscle cramps Treatment: If you’ve been experiencing muscle fatigue, especially if it’s unrelated to exercise, call your doctor. Your doctor will evaluate your medical history and symptoms to rule out more serious health conditions. In ...
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Leg cramps

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 Leg cramps are painful, involuntary muscle contractions that can last seconds or minutes. They affect your sleep, exercise routine or in general your quality of life. When a cramp happens, try flexing the muscle, applying heat or ice in the massaging area. What are leg cramps? Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains usually in your calf, foot or thigh. Sometimes, the cramp may cause your leg to spasm — to tighten uncontrollably. Although painful to live with, cramps in your legs are generally harmless. Who gets leg cramps? The older you are, the more likely you are to have leg cramps. This is because your tendons naturally shorten as you age. Women and people assigned female at birth are also more likely to get them. Up to 60% of adults get leg cramps at night, as do up to 40% of children and teenagers. Symptoms Unfortunately, leg cramps happen very suddenly. There aren’t any warning signs. But there are risk factors, like pregnancy and the use of m...
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Knee Surgeries

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 It is only used in conditions that cause knee pain. Menisectomy: Menisectomy is the official name of the surgery that involves the removal of a portion of the meniscus cartilage from the knee joint. The meniscus is a shock-absorbing wedge of cartilage that sits between the bone ends to provide cushioning and support. Smaller meniscus tears can usually be trimmed to relieve the symptoms of a torn meniscus Meniscus repair: A meniscus repair is a surgical procedure done to repair a damaged meniscus. The meniscus repair can restore the normal anatomy of the knee and has a better long-term prognosis when successful. However, meniscus repair is a more significant surgery than a meniscectomy. The recovery is longer, and, because of limited blood supply to the meniscus, a repair is not always possible. Lateral release:  The kneecap moves up and down the end of the thigh bone in a groove of cartilage. The kneecap can be pulled to the outside of this groove or may even dislo...
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Plantar fasciitis

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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain. This pain normally decreases when you start to walk. It is common in overweight people and runners. Symptoms: It causes stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. It can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting. Causes: The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking. Tension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears. This repetitive act can irritate or inflame it. But there are some unclear causes of plantar fasciitis. Risk factors Age: Plantar fasciitis is common in people between the ages of 40 and 60. Certain types of exercise: Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attached tissue (long distance running, ballet, ...
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Strenght

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 Strenght refers to the quality or state of being strong. One of the best things you can do for your health is strenghten your muscles. This is because muscles deteriorate with age so trainig to build muscle is crucial. The most common strenght training is the resistance trainig and it is basicly weight lifting. Benefits of resistance training Improved physical performance Better motor control Improved bone density Higher levels of self-esteem Reduced levels of anxiety and depression Enhanced cardiovascular health Types of strenght training Muscle endurance: In strenght training, muscle endurance refers to the ability of a particular muscle to exert force or continue repetitions over a period of time without needing to stop and rest. Instances include how many reps of a bicep curl or deadlift with a light-to-moderate weight before you exhaust your body to the point of breaking form. Circuit training: Circuit training has been all the rage in the last few years, and for a good reaso...
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