Since shoulder discomfort is the third leading musculoskeletal complaint among middle-aged adults there is interest in the proper approach to shoulder pain relief. Many times, treatment depends on the type of healthcare practitioner initially seen. A common-sense approach is to try the most conservative type of care first, since more aggressive types of care carry […]
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The Purdue Pegboard Manual Test was invented in 1948 by Joseph Tiffin, an Industrial Psychologist at Purdue University. The test was developed to determine the capability of potential employees to perform industrial tasks. Since its invention, use of the Purdue Pegboard Dexterity Test has extended to applications such as testing for brain damage, diagnosing learning […]
Hypnosis, the oldest form of psychotherapy (Ellenberger, 1970) If we examine the religious and healing ceremonies of primitive people we can find the basic elements required to induce the hypnotic trance. It is possible from this to extrapolate that these ceremonial behaviors existed before written histories and that the use of rhythmic chanting, monotonous drum […]
There are roughly 10 percent of people who build up kidney stones at some point in their lives. Men are most likely to suffer stones than women because there are speculations that stones are prevented by female hormones from forming. This disorder also has a tendency to run in the family. Thus, careful monitoring should […]
Digital technology now makes Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging available to all. There now is a completely safe test that can aid in diagnosis, treatment and monitoring with absolutely no risk or radiation exposure. DITI, or digital infrared thermal imaging, is a noninvasive diagnostic test that allows a health practitioner to see and measure changes in […]
How many of us have felt that stiff knee when standing up from that crouching position? Or felt a stinging pain while walking after sitting or squatting for a long time? Most of us have experienced some kind of pain in the joints at one point or the other. The free movement of your arms, […]
Arthritis is a disease of the joints. It can be caused by too much stress on the joints over a period of time, or it can be caused by an underlying medical condition. Like humans, dogs can get arthritis. Unlike humans, they cannot voice their pain aloud. This is why it is important for any […]
Among one of the many great things about natural remedies for an ovarian cyst is the simple and safe methods you can use to help alleviate the pain associated with having ovarian cysts. Surprisingly, drinking plenty of water will help you to reduce the swelling of the abdomen and relieve the pain in your pelvic […]
Have you been feeling widespread pain and aching joints? Do you sometimes feel so tired that just thinking about doing something is exhausting? Have you been feeling like this for a couple of months already? If you’re answering yes to these questions, you might be suffering from fibromyalgia. And if your doctor confirms that indeed […]
Do you know of a teenager that is addicted to energy drinks? Energy drink consumption for teenagers and people in their twenties is the fastest growing group in the soft drink industry, with sales totaling a whopping nine billion dollars. In fact, they are quite popular on most college campuses, and among adults in the […]