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What Jobs Are Toughest On The Knees?
What Jobs Are Toughest On The Knees?
Source: HealthDayBased on a review of 71 studies that included nearly one million workers, the riskiest occupations include agriculture, construction, mining, service jobs and housekeeping. And jobs that demand excessive kneeling, squatting, standing, lifting and climbing stairs all increase your odds.
Physical Therapy For A Pectoralis Major Tear
Physical Therapy For A Pectoralis Major Tear
Source: Verywell HealthA torn or ruptured pectoralis muscle can limit your ability to engage in normal work and recreational activities. It can limit arm use, and may cause significant pain. If you have ruptured or torn your pectoralis major muscle in your chest, you may benefit from physical therapy (PT) to help you recover.
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Source: Medical XpressAn algorithm that analyzes MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Stay at home but don't stay still,' researchers recommend
Stay at home but don't stay still,' researchers recommend
Source: EurekAlertThe adverse side effects of the social isolation measures implemented to combat COVID-19 include an increase in sedentary behavior and physical inactivity, which can contribute to a deterioration in cardiovascular health even in the short term. Older people and people with chronic diseases tend to be most affected.
Rehabilitation exercises for a sprained ankle
Rehabilitation exercises for a sprained ankle
Source: Medical News TodayWhile sprained ankles need time to heal, it is also important to strengthen the muscles around the ankle to help it recover and prevent further sprains.
