Body wraps tighten the skin by dehydrating and flushing the body of toxins, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice." Though the effects of the body wrap are not permanent, they can be dramatic, making the use of body wraps...
Foot injuries can occur from overuse or improper use, such as poor form while exercising, and congenital issues, such as flat feet. When an injury occurs, MayoClinic com recommends protection and compression to prevent further injury and...
The swimming kick is used partially for propulsion, but mostly to position your body properly in the water, minimize drag and reduce the amount of energy you need to expend with each stroke. Leg strokes include scissor or flutter kicks used with...
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Elden Auker told the "New York Times" in 2006 that pitchers get sore arms because they "don't throw enough." Doctors seeing an influx of overuse injuries might disagree that the cure to a sore...
Hand sprain is a painful condition in which ligaments--fibers that connect bone to joints--are maximally stretched. Once the ligaments are stretched, this fiber is tight and may break at any moment. Hand sprains are typically caused by falling...
Wrapping elastic bandages around your arms or legs can help to hold a splint or ice packs in place, reduce swelling, hold bandages in place or improve blood flow. These bandages come in different sizes, ranging in length from 4 to 6 feet and in...
A skin tag is a noncancerous type of growth. The U.S. National Library of Medicine states that skin tags are common, yet found to be more prevalent on those that are obese or have type 2 diabetes. They are often found on the skin in areas where...
Dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, runners and all kinds of weekend athletes know the pain of a knee injury. An injury to the knee that requires medical care or attention may be a problem for years to come if not rehabilitated correctly. Some...
Lymphedema, also referred to as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of chronic edema that is due to obstruction or genetic malformation of lymph or blood vessels. Lymphatic vessels can be obstructed due to injury, surgery, infection or...
Below-the-knee amputations, also known as trans-tibial amputations, result from accidents, congenital disorders and diseases such as bone cancer. Surgeons doing these amputations leave the knee intact whenever possible to maintain as much mobility...
A popping, or cracking, sound in the knee could have several causes, including chondromalacia -- where the kneecap is out of alignment -- swelling in the patellar tendon and osteoarthritis. Wrapping the joint in an Ace bandage helps stabilize the...
Arthritis of the knee may be due to rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis following an injury, but the most common form of knee arthritis is osteoarthritis. The treatments for arthritis knee pain range from lifestyle modifications to...
Baseball and pain in the elbow practically go hand in hand. From the now famous Tommy John surgery, in which one of your elbow ligaments is replaced by a tighter ligament from elsewhere in your body, to Little Leaguer's elbow in which elbow pain...
Splints are used to immobilize broken bones, also called fractures, and for severe sprains. According to "Sheehy's Emergency Nursing Principles and Practice," the splint helps to minimize further damage or complications secondary to bone fragments...
Football is an intense, physically bruising game that can leave your body bruised, sprained, broken and torn. Often, these injuries are pushed to the side via tape, elastic wrap or casts so you can make it through the season. Whether this is safe...
Body wrapping is a technique used for both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It tones and tightens skin, detoxifies the body, relieves aches and pains, improves circulation and helps heal skin. Body wraps are done by an aesthetician in a spa or...
Pullups involve holding a chin-up bar with your hands facing away from you, crossing your ankles behind you and bending your elbows to pull your body up toward the bar until your chin reaches the same level as your hands, then lowering yourself...
A frequent complaint of athletes, tendinitis is a painful condition that results from the overuse of a specific tendon. "Tennis elbow" is a well-known term for tendinitis that strikes the elbows of tennis players, who experience repetitive impact...
The large Achilles tendon connects the major muscles in the foot, offering power and movement. When the Achilles muscle becomes inflamed, movement is drastically impaired, making walking difficult. The injury may result from stress related to...
You need to pack your sports first-aid kit based on what sport the athletes are playing. You're working with limited space, so it doesn't make sense to pack bug spray for the hockey rink. If you're packing for an outdoor sport, be sure to include...
You should never camp, hike or go on any other type of wilderness or outdoor excursion without proper preparation. You should always have some basic emergency preparedness supplies with you—in your backpack, in your camping gear or in your...
A mini tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that can remove excess fat and tighten loose skin in the lower abdominal region. The procedure takes about 1 to 2 hours and is utilized by men and women who don't need the extensive work provided by...
Tendons are bands of connective tissue that attach a muscle to a bone. The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects two large muscles in the calf, called the gastrocnemius and the soleus, to the bones in the heel. These muscles aid in walking...
Liposuction is a cosmetic treatment to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body. After liposuction, follow instructions for post-operative care of the area. Adherence to these steps will increase the likelihood that you achieve your...
Arthritis is an inflammation in the connective tissues of joints that impedes range of motion and can make the joint painful to use. Depending on the cause of your arthritis, this condition can be temporary or chronic and permanent. The knee is a...
The APFT is the Army Physical Fitness Test. Soldiers have to take this test twice every year. It is designed to measure a soldier's cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular endurance. The APFT is comprised of three events: push-ups, sit-ups and a...
A study by Deitch and colleagues, published in 1983 in "Journal of Trauma," studied 100 patients and found a 38 percent prevalence of pathological scars following a burn injury. Hypertrophic scars can occur in any race and any age; they remain...
Running with shin splints, which is pain on the inside or medial side of the front of your leg, can decrease your performance. Not only does it hamper your running, but it also can take the joy out of running. However, there are a number of...
Powerlifting is a strength sport where you compete in the squat, bench press and deadlift. The athlete with the highest total in all three lifts wins his weight class. Powerlifting is open to both men and women, children and seniors. Training for...
