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• Hill-Sachs Lesion Injury and Deformity

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 December, 2022

  A Hill-Sachs injury to the shoulder can occur due to a shoulder dislocation, resulting in a Hill-Sachs lesion or a Hill-Sachs deformity of the head of the humerus bone (the upper arm bone).As the bones in the shoulder joint dislocate, the round humeral head (the ball on the top of the arm bone) can strike the edge of the glenoid bone (the socket) with force. This creates a compression fracture in the humeral head. A small divot in the bone is often seen on MRI, and larger Hill-Sachs injuries may also be seen on an X-ray.

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• Side Stitch: What It Is and How To Get Rid of the Pain

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 December, 2022

  You know that pain. You’re working out, playing a pick-up game of basketball or taking a quick run, when you feel a sharp pain near your ribcage. Sometimes, it can be so painful that it stops you in your tracks. Known as a side stitch, this type of pain is common but usually isn’t anything to be concerned about.

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• What to know about shoulder arthritis

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 December, 2022

  Shoulder arthritis refers to damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. It usually results from wear and tear on cartilage due to aging or injury, such as a fracture.

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• 8 IT Band Stretches and Exercises to Help Relieve Outer Knee Pain

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 December, 2022

  There’s nothing fun about that stabbing pain outside your knee caused by iliotibial band syndrome. The good news though? Doing IT band stretches and strengthening exercises can provide much-needed relief.

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• Glute force: Why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 12 December, 2022

  Forget about how they look; what about what they do? Why is having big, strong glutes important for your body to function well? These muscles work together with your brain to generate a lot of power to hold your body up as gravity tries to pull it down. They also protect the hip joint from impact and from shearing forces that might cause long term damage.

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