Written for MOSH by Dr. Alia Fox, Founder and Medical Director for H2O. While training, athletes are constantly pushing themselves to the limit to reach new milestones and…
Healthcare can be hands-on, in the most literal of ways. When it comes to rehabilitation, manual therapy, which is treatment applied by the hands of a physician, can…
Without cartilage, our joints won’t work. It is the connective tissue found between bones, in our airways, at the tips of our ribs, between vertebrae and in our…
Earlier this month, the nation celebrated the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of all nurses. National Nurses Week was launched in 1993 by the American Nurses Association. Every year,…
Health is only one aspect of how you feel in total. From deep connections like personal relationships to fun things like shopping and food, it’s true that wellness,…
For all the positive benefits of golf—physical fitness, stress relief, camaraderie—the sport can be dangerous. Stray balls, lightning strikes, and out-of-control golf carts pose very real risks. But…
Shoulder arthritis can be terribly disabling to those who have the condition. The pain, stiffness and loss of function make day-to-day activities very stressful. Typically, people over 50…
Have you ever woken up with a finger that sticks, or triggers? It is disconcerting when a finger suddenly doesn’t bend down and straighten normally. Although trigger finger…
It’s not uncommon to hear people make offhanded, unofficial diagnoses of frostbite. But frostbite is a serious condition; it can be fatal. And frostbite can manifest in mere…
