Category: Conditions

Osteoarthritis in the Hip Introduction Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage of a joint. Research shows that almost 10 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis. Individuals...

Introduction Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain is broadly referred to as facial pain. The pain may be dull, throbbing or intense, stabbing discomfort on one or both sides...

Introduction Polyneuropathy is defined as a neurological disorder typically characterized by the simultaneous malfunction of many peripheral nerves throughout the body. Quite often, the same nerves are affected symmetrically on both sides of the...

Introduction Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the bone tissue. This process of bone thinning leads to an increase in bone fragility and the consequent risk of fracture....

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Introduction Hip pain is defined as any form of pain in or around the hip joint. Hip pain is not always felt directly over the hip. Instead, it may be felt in the middle...

Introduction Dysmenorrhea or a painful menstrual period is a condition that refers to the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation. The pain can be of a dull, aching or cramping nature and can be...

Neck pain in computer users Introduction Neck pain is one of the most common work-related injuries. More than 87% of computer workers report pain in the neck and shoulder pain, ranging from acute to...

Tendinopathy and Tendon Injury Introduction Tendinopathy is defined as a medical condition characterised by a painful or a torn tendon. The term tendinopathy is commonly used as a collective term for tendonitis and tendinosis....

Osteoarthritis in the Knee Introduction Osteoarthritis is the common form of arthritis and usually occurs with wear and tear of the joints. The osteoarthritis of the knee begins with the gradual deterioration of cartilage....