Healthcare News
Pop goes the shoulder– now what?
Source: University of Utah Health
If you are worried you have a shoulder dislocation, don’t panic, but do get specialized care right away.
Assistive Devices: Living Better With Arthritis
Source: WebMD
If you’re living with arthritis, certain assistive devices and changes around your home can help you tackle everyday chores with less pain and move around more easily and safely.
Elite climbers may develop cartilage abnormalities, osteophytes in finger joints
Source: Healio
Results presented at the Virtual EFORT Congress showed an increase in the occurrence of osteophytes and decrease in cartilage thickness in the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints of elite climbers in a 10-year period.
What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Source: Verywell Health
CTS is common in pregnancy and can occur in 31% to 62% of people who are pregnant. Researchers aren’t sure why CTS is so common in pregnancy. They speculate that pregnancy-related hormones might contribute to increased swelling throughout the body.
When The Rotator Cuff Tears
Source: Putnam Daily Voice
A tear or injury to the rotator cuff, an important part of your shoulder, can be painful and debilitating.
