Health e Bones 2/13/18 Stress Fractures
Healthy bones are an integral part of everyday life that we sometimes take for granted. Our bones provide the framework for our everyday functions such as sitting, walking, running and simple movements like holding a fork to eat. Our bones also have some amazing functions. They house our bone marrow and make the essential red […]
Preventing Falls & Fractures
As we age, the likelihood of experiencing a fracture due to a fall increases significantly, the most common causes being hazards both indoors and outside. The most common reasons people fall include poor vision, certain medications, lack of muscle strength, problems with balance, slow reflexes which make it difficult to keep your balance, tripping due […]
Is It an Ankle Sprain or Fracture?
One of the most common injuries is an ankle sprain. When you sprain your ankle, the ligaments that support it stretch or tear, making the ankle unstable and painful. Some people aren’t sure when (or if) their physical activity has caused an ankle sprain or something more serious. Here’s how to tell: Think about the […]
Caring for a Fracture
Fractures are caused by traumatic events or while conducting normal activities in patients with low bone density, a condition known as osteoporosis. Fracture, refers to any kind of crack or break in the bone and can vary from a small crack to breakage in the bone, leading to complete separation. Caring for Fractures Symptoms of […]