Anyone in good health who has missing teeth can benefit from dental implants. These implants act as an anchor for missing teeth and come in different forms. Types of dental implant factor by how they attach to the jaw and the shape of the implant....
The Soviet space program first used whole-body vibration for cosmonauts to increase their bone density and muscle tissue. It was discovered that the cosmonauts lost bone density and muscle tissue while they were removed from gravity. Vibration...
Fracturing your wrist can be a painful and debilitating injury that requires weeks of rehabilitation in order to return to normal daily activity. Your doctor will prescribe a physical therapy or an occupational therapy treatment plan to help you...
Infrared saunas are touted as a great way to enjoy the benefits of a sauna while using less energy. Despite the many health benefits which have been linked to infrared sauna therapy, few have been supported by conclusive evidence. Those...
Electrostimulation therapy, or electrotherapy, is a modality commonly used by physical therapists which involves sending an electrical current through electrodes placed on the skin. According to "Clinical Electrotherapy" by Roger Nelson and Dean...
Clubfoot, formally known as talipes equinovarus, is a common birth defect that causes the foot to turn in and down so that it can't be placed in the normal position, according to MedlinePlus. Sometimes the foot and calf are also smaller than...
Arthroscopy is the use of a lens on the end of a long, narrow tube to view the joint. The lens is attached to a camera headpiece, which then transmits the video to a television monitor. Using specialized narrow instruments, procedures can be...
The inversion table is a device that permits you to hang upside down. This form of traction therapy is reputed to reduce stress, improve coordination, increase circulation, relieve back pain and provide other benefits. The basic theory behind it...
