In treating many types of knee pain, a common goal is to break the inflammatory cycle. The inflammatory cycle starts with an injury. After an injury, inflammation invades the knee, which causes further injury, and further inflammation, and so on. This cycle of inflammation leads to continued ...
Treatment of chlamydia Treatment of chlamydia involves antibiotics. A convenient single-dose therapy for chlamydia is oral azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax). Alternative treatments are often used, however, because of the high cost of this medication. The most common alternative treatment is doxycycline (Vi...
Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of dermatitis, typically begins in infancy and can last into adulthood. It is characterized by redness, thickening, and scaling of the skin in patches, typically on the face, neck, hands, feet, in the crook of the elbow, or behind the knee. The sk...
Knee pain, including knee ligament injuries Nerve injuries Neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease Osteoarthritis Sciatica Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff tears Sprains and strains Tennis elbow Ready to try physical therapy? Make an appointment Types of physical therapy treatments The...
The structure of the leg begins with the skeleton. The large bones of the leg are the femur (thighbone) and the tibia and fibula of the shin. The patella(kneecap) is located in front of the knee jointwhere the femur and tibia meet. Smaller bones are in the feetand toes. Major joint...
If the doctor uses a reflex hammer in certain joints, like the knee or elbow, does the person's body react as it should? Are their limbs in an unnatural position? Do their eyes react when the doctor lifts the eyelids? Do their pupils widen if the doctor shines a light into their eyes...
Learn more about the basics of chemotherapy, how it works and what to expect. Payton SyAug. 20, 2024 What Is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric procedures, also known as a weight loss surgery, can be an effective option for people who are struggling to lose weight. ...
A physical therapy exercise program should be tailored for your specific needs. For example, if you are having difficulty walking after atotal knee replacement surgery, your physical therapist may assess your quadriceps function and prescribe specific exercises to help improve the strength of this musc...
Gout is an often painful type of inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in a joint. Gout commonly affects the big toe, though other joints in the foot, knee, elbow, wrist, and fingertips can become painful as a result of gout. ...
There are a few different types of callus treatment, including home callus treatments like using pumice stones and professional...