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A complex network of muscles, nerves, joints, and bones allow for the greater movement and dexterity of the human hand. Around 35 muscles in the hand and forearm control the movement of the hand. It is these muscles that give the hand the ability to move and perform tasks like gripping an object.

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Posted in Hand and Wrist Supports

The human jaw is the only movable bone in the body and is one of the most powerful working mechanisms of the humans. With the capacity to exert a force of around 160 pounds per square inch, the jaw is a very powerful system.

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Posted in Dental and Oral Care

Also known as calcaneal spurs or osteophytes, a heel spur is a calcium deposit which causes a bony bump on the underside of the heel bone. On an X-ray, a heel spur can extend forward by as much as a half-inch. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as "heel spur syndrome."

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The structure of the toes is what enables humans to stand stably on their two feet. It is the combination of these five digits on each foot connected with a combination of muscles, tendons, and nerves that enables activities like walking, standing, and everything that requires the use of the foot. There are a number of conditions and diseases that may affect the toes.

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Often when we overdo things it results in physical pain and peroneal tendinopathy is no different. Often this injury is called peroneal tendinitis since it involves pain in the outer part of the lower extremities.

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Posted in Exercise and Fitness

Pain in the hand commonly originate from sprains and fractures from slips or falls, nerve damage, arthritis, repetitive motion injuries, and several chronic health conditions.

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Posted in Hand and Wrist Supports

Fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails refers to the growth of fungi under, in or on the nails. Toenail infections are more common than those of the fingernails. Such infections develop over a period of time.

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Posted in Foot and Heel Care

Alternating hot and cold therapy, also known as contrast therapy, involves alternative applications of ice and heat to relieve the pain associated with overexertion, arthritis, and injury. This combination therapy is an effective way of treating repetitive strain injuries.

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Winter season not only freezes our fingers and toes, leaving our bodies shivering, but also cause winter aches and pains. The condition worsens for people who normally suffer from joint and muscle pain.

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Posted in Modalities

Parkinson’s, arthritis, stroke, etc., are disorders that require special adaptive utensils for daily living. These are handy and functional, particularly for the elderly.

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Posted in Dining