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The Role of Physiotherapy in Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common ailments that plague the people who are more than 45 years of age. Usually the women are more prone to suffer from osteoarthritis after they go through the menopause. The osteoarthritis is a joint disorder in which the joints become inflamed because of degeneration of the cartilages. The cartilage is a kind of soft tissue that makes a soft cushion between the two bones of the joint and lubricates the bones so that they can slide over each other during the movement. When the cartilages wear out due to some reason or the other, the bones rub against each other since there is no lubrication. The friction that is caused due to the rubbing of the bones causes swelling and pain at the joints. The bones try to repair the damages caused and in the process create a new growth on the bone that is known as the osteophytes. This new growth can also cause a lot of discomfort and pain while also limiting the mobility. There are many signs that warn a...

Total knee replacement is the best Arthritis Treatment

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In a human body, the knee is the largest joint consisting of the lower end of the thighbone called the femur, the upper end of the shinbone or tibia, and the kneecap which is known as patella. The ends where they touch are covered with a smooth substance that protects the bones and enables them to move easily, which is called the articular cartilage. Large ligaments hold the femur and tibia together and are known to give stability, while the long thigh muscles are required for complete knee strength. All remaining surfaces of the knee are covered by a thin lining called the synovial membrane. This membrane releases a fluid that lubricates the cartilage, reducing friction. Healthy knees are vital for most everyday activities. Knee pain starts when a knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury. This problem makes it hard for the person suffering to perform simple day to day activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. There are other major causes of incapacitating knee pain that...

Control Arthritis before it assault your health

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Arthritis is a group of diseases that are the enemy of joints in the body. Various endangering diseases do not allow a man to live a healthy life in the long run. One or the other diseases are assured to attack human body wherein some can be silent or asymptomatic and other might show symptoms. Arthritis is not a single disease, but encompasses of over 100 different forms. The joint structure is changed with the harmful affect bringing about pain and swelling. Most commonly seen is osteoarthritis, following with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and others. Osteoarthritis is a kind of degenerative joint disorder that causes degradation of joints, gradual loss of cartilage, bringing about bony spurs and cysts, and affects sub-chondral bone. Rheumatoid is a different disorder that starts to occur anywhere between ages 25 and 55. Rheumatoid arthritis takes a chronic form and it is known to make the person crippled while causing damage, injury, loss of motion to the joi...

Everything You Need To Know About Argon Oil in Beauty Products

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Jason Reid writes for Edrugstore.MD where you can find out How to find an online pharmacy . Read through the labels or ingredient list of any top beauty or skin product created in recent years, and there is a good chance that you will read the words argon oil. Many people might think that this ingredient is a new item, since it has only recently become such a popular beauty and skin product additive. However, argon oil has actually been used for centuries around the world. If you are curious about argon oil, read on to learn more about the benefits, risks and ways to incorporate it into your current skincare or haircare routine. What is Argon Oil? Argon oil is a rich natural product that is created using the seeds of a native tree from Morocco called Argania spinosa. It has been used throughout North Africa for centuries thanks to its essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Many users originally used it as a way to prevent infections on the skin, but it also has some anti-agin...