Wearable biosensors sound like some futuristic healthcare device, but they’ve actually been around for decades in the form of insulin pumps, Holter monitors and pulse oximeters. We’re only getting better at making technological advances in the world of healthcare, and a new set of wearables may greatly impact the industry in the coming years. Back […]
Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy
Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome condition. Diabetics with the condition will suffer from nerve damage in their feet, and this can cause immense pain with each step. As the article states, […]
Watch An Achilles Tendon Rupture In Slow Motion
San Diego Chargers running back Brandon Oliver suffered a nasty rupture of his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Oliver suffered the injury just before halftime when he tried to push off his right leg. The force overloaded his Achilles and it ruptured, sending Oliver to the ground in a heap. […]
5 Reasons Your Ankles Swell
Our ankles can swell for a number of different reasons. Some of these reasons are cause for concern, while others should only be monitored to ensure they don’t get worse. Today, we’re going to share five reasons why you may be dealing with swollen ankles. Why Are My Ankles Swollen? If you are dealing with […]
Knees and Hips Power Olympic Athletes
The Olympics may have come to a close, but those impressive displays of athletics got researchers at the University of Virginia questioning the muscular makeup of some of the world’s best athletes. To better understand which muscle groups powered elite sprinters, researchers conducted MRIs on 15 Division 1 sprinters and 15 average adults of the […]
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