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With aging come changes in your body, some subtle and some a bit more obvious. Beginning in early adulthood, your musculoskeletal system changes gradually as your bones, muscles, and joints age. These changes vary considerably from person to person. You may be entering the golden years yourself, or you may be caring for an elderly friend or family member. Wellness Professionals can be your partner in joint health during this very important phase of your life by providing the support you need to make your lifestyle comfortable and pain-free. Continue reading
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Children’s musculoskeletal systems behave differently from adults’ and have distinct needs. This distinction is good news when children’s bones are damaged, as a developing musculoskeletal system has a greater degree of reparability than a degenerating one. Continue reading
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The physical and physiological changes of pregnancy will affect not only your cardiovascular and respiratory systems, but also your musculoskeletal system. During this period, remember to focus on you. It is important that you stay pain-free, comfortable, and healthy during the next nine months and beyond. When the baby arrives you’ll need to maintain optimal joint health to manage your new responsibilities—and to lift your new weights! Continue reading
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Our first article in Recent Trauma is about surgery. We will be writing about other types of traumas in the future. Continue reading
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Overall, exercise has incredibly positive effects on your health, but it can take a toll on your musculoskeletal system. The specialty of sports medicine has evolved because the number of people engaging in sports—and getting injured—is increasing. Sports medicine specialists are trained in managing and helping to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Whether you are a competitive athlete, a “weekend warrior,” or someone who wants to begin an exercise program, you might find yourself having to visit a specialist in sports medicine. Continue reading
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The stress response (known more commonly as the fight or flight response) affects your musculoskeletal system. Neural messages are transduced through the nervous system via motor pathways. This creates tension in skeletal muscles and joints and causes muscular aches and pains that can lead to backaches, headaches, and neck pain. Continue reading
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About 65 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. Heavier people are more likely to experience musculoskeletal pain than people who are underweight or at a healthy weight. In a study of adults over 60, all participants reported significant knee, hip, or back pain. The prevalence of pain in these areas increased with greater BMI measurements. This relationship suggests that musculoskeletal symptoms will be reduced if obese older adults lose weight. Continue reading
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Across all industries and occupations, the number-one cause of work-related disability in the U.S. is work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Occupational health researches estimate that approximately 70 million Americans of all stages of life are affected. Continue Reading
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