Are you one of these who wake up in the morning and your fingers are stiff, you cannot bend or straighten them. Are you wondering if it’s a medical condition and What to do? I will rely on my educational knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and of course medical studies to answer some of your […]
Stiff fingers in the morning: why and what to do about it? Read More »
Are you wondering if the discomfort and pain you are feeling is caused by sitting for a long time. Sitting for too long while at work, at home or in any kind of environment has become a growing health concern. And there is prolonged evidence that prolonged sitting periods can be associated with musculoskeletal disorders,
What are the 10 common pains or effects of prolonged sitting? Read More »
Have you recently experienced a tibial plafond fracture or are you someone who just wants to understand the rehabilitation and treatment of a broken ankle at this location. I am addressing the most frequently asked questions from online users about this kind of fracture, based on ⚫ My knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer ⚫My research
Life after tibial plafond /Pilon fracture: recovery time and diagnosis. Read More »
We all know the importance of drinking water being a good thing for our health. But are you wondering whether drinking too much is a bad idea or how much should one drink a day? What are the side effects or symptoms that can be triggered from drinking too much or too little water? Here
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Yourself, a family member, or a patient is affected by osteoporosis which is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’, which progresses quietly and is frequently undetected until you have a fracture. The purpose of this article is to address the common frequently asked questions from those affected with osteoporosis disease and to highlight earlier
Adulthood with osteoporosis: life expectancy and well-being. Read More »
Are you having a swollen ankle with or without associated pain and wondering what you can do? I see so many people having this problem every day. Sometimes without any specific cause, sometimes when they have had a fracture, a fall, surgery or circulatory issues. Most people I see have so many questions and always
One swollen ankle with or without pain: causes and what to do? Read More »
Have you just been diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome or you think you may have it because of pain and sensory problems in your foot? I will answer some of the common questions based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on academic medical studies on the subject. Happy reading!😃 All references at the
Tarsal tunnel syndrome:(Tibial neuropathy) why and what to do? Read More »
Have you been diagnosed with a meniscal tear and are you wondering what kind of treatment options are out there and if walking might worsen the injury. What can you do to speed up the healing process and reduce the discomfort As a diagnostic radiographer, I will rely on medical studies to guide you. Happy
Walking with meniscus tear: Treatment and recovery tips. Read More »
Have you just sprained or strained one or more of your fingers? Here is a comprehensive article about treatment and recovery time after a finger sprain injury. As usual, I address the most common questions from patients. I do so based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer, along with regular updates of my knowledge
Finger sprain: How long to heal and treatment option Read More »
Have you just had a torn ankle ligament? Are you wondering about the treatment and recovery timeline? In this article I will answer your frequently asked questions about ankle torn ligaments and treatment options. I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and on medical scientific studies. Happy reading!😃 Any questions? remarks? Let’s
Ankle sprain or torn ligament: Treatment & Recovery Tips! Read More »
