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Take Care of Your Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia and is characterized by pain in the heel area of the foot.

Causes

There are several factors that are associated with plantar fasciitis and thought to be involved in causing the condition such as:

l Long periods of time standing up

l High-impact sports activities

l Footwear with poor arch support or cushioning

l Overstretching of the sole

There is a high incidence of plantar fasciitis in athletes such as runners, due to the level of stress placed on the feet during such activities. It is thought that several small injuries occur to the plantar fascia often accumulate and cause the gradual onset of the condition.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is stabbing pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel. The pain develops gradually and may involve either one or both feet at the same time. Pain is usually worse in the morning or may aggravate after standing up for a long time.

Treatment

Most patients with plantar fasciitis are effectively treated with the following measures:

l Medications: Your doctor may prescribe non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as they can reduce your pain and inflammation. Corticosteroids can be injected directly into the plantar fascia which may offer pain relief and reduce inflammation.

l Rest: Decrease or avoid the activities that worsen the pain.

l Ice: Apply ice pack over the painful area for at least twice a day for 10 - 15 minutes, for the first few days.

l Plantar fasciitis socks : Your doctor may recommend you to wear socks with good support and cushioning. DISUPPO plantar fasciitis socks may also be helpful.

l Physical therapy: Your physical therapist may suggest you an exercise program that focuses on stretching your plantar fascia and achilles tendon. These exercises may help to strengthen the muscles of lower leg. In addition to exercises application of athletic taping to support the bottom of your foot is also taught.

l Extracorporeal shock wave therapy: During this procedure, sound waves are targeted to the painful area to stimulate the healing process in the damaged plantar fascia tissue.

Surgery: Rarely, surgery to release the tight plantar fascia may be needed. However it is recommended only after all nonsurgical measures have failed.

Preventive measures such as stretching exercise programs and footwear modifications can help prevent plantar fasciitis. But if it occurs proper treatment is essential as otherwise it can become a long-term problem.

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Tennis elbow compression strap garments do they help?

Straps are cheap and fast ways to help tennis elbow pain

 You don't have to be a professional tennis player or even a tennis player to develop Tennis Elbow. The fact is that anyone can develop Tennis Elbow also known as Lateral Epicondylitis through repetitive strain injury. You don't have to load up your joint with heavy weights at the gym or have a world class back hand in tennis, for tendentious to develop in this tender area.

 Participants in the study of Lateral epicondylitis found that they experienced between 16 and 20% more strength verses not using a Tennis elbow compression strap. The study also found that grip strength was also increased by 10% when using a strap correctly. That significant amount of pain reduction can be the difference between hanging up your Tennis shoes for the season or being able to continue playing.

 Tennis elbow straps reduce pain and swelling

 Straps work by reducing strain and tension of the muscles where they attach to the Lateral epicondylitis. By compressing the muscle and tendon over the joining area where the tendon is attached to the bone; much of the stress on the tendon is eliminated. This allows the user to continue their activities and limiting the pain at the same time.

 Tennis elbow compression strap

 Straps do not cure tennis/golf elbow they just allow people who suffer with mild cases to continue their activities. The only way to prevent tendentious is to strengthen the forearm muscles and to warm up and stretch the muscles before activity.

 The bottom line is that Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow and Weight Lifters Elbow can effectively be managed using DISUPPO tennis elbow brace compression strap or DISUPPO tennis elbow brace with EVA compression pad. To stop tendentious will require effort on your part in the form of dedicating time for performing stretching and strengthening of the forearm muscles.

 Remember that If you have a severe case of tendentious in your elbow you may need to take a break from whatever exercise is causing it and follow our quick rehab guide. Once the inflammation subsides follow our forearm strengthening exercises and you will avoid future issues with tendonitis of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Tendon.

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How Can Compression Socks or Foot Sleeves Help with Plantar Fasciitis (PF)?

Your alarm goes off, you think you are ready to start your day and the very second you set your feet down at the side of your bed there it is again – intense pain starting at the heel and running along the bottom of your foot.

Your initial steps may feel like torture and in severe cases it can turn into a nagging pain that lasts all day long.

Plantar fasciitis is frequently confused with heel spurs or flat feet. These conditions can be related to PF but they are not identical.

Anyone dealing with this kind of pain and discomfort could be suffering from plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 Americans, particularly in the 40-60 age bracket, are affected by this common foot ailment. This makes PF one of the most frequently voiced complaints of chronic foot and/or heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis is a type of repetitive strain injury that can afflict individuals who spend significant amounts of time hiking, skating, walking or simply standing, both during work or leisure activities.

Plantar fasciitis is fairly common among runners, who refer to it as “runner’s heel”.

Others Individuals At Risk For Plantar Fasciitis Are Those Who Are  

· Overweight

· Wearing poor quality shoes

· Playing sports with quick movements and frequent impact on the heel and arch

· Standing or walking on hard surfaces at work for many hours each day

 If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can cause additional problems over time with chronic pain or damage to other areas of the body, such as the back, legs or knees.

 What can You Do to Improve or Heal Plantar Fasciitis?

Fortunately for many individuals, their PF heals gradually with some targeted exercises and support measures – usually within 6-9 months.  What makes things more challenging is the fact that there is a myriad of support and compression legwear and devices options available.

Knowing that plantar fasciitis can be a very complex issue, you will have to expect that one type and size of a therapy or remedy does not fit all cases. There can be frustration along the way in your quest of finding the right support garment or device that promises to bring you sweet relief and hopefully the healing results you desire and deserve.

 Most Popular Compression and Support Products for Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Pain

Compression Socks – these are specially designed socks featuring graduated compression zones along the entire length of the foot with a tight fit in the areas that need the most support.

Furthermore these elastic socks promote blood flow and boost circulation which also benefits the healing process.

 Compression Foot Sleeves – similar to compression socks, foot sleeves also have zones of varying compression extending from the ball of the foot all the way up above the ankle.

Foot sleeves can be worn at night instead of a more cumbersome night splint.

They are also convenient to wear under normal socks, stockings, tights or pantyhose.

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How To Apply Gel Nails

Step-By-Step Guide to Gel Nails

The first ten steps in preparing to apply gels nails are the most important as these steps will determine success or failure:

1. Clean your hands and spray with anti-bac.

2. Push the cuticles back with an orangestick.

3. Lightly buff the shine off the nail with a 100/180 grit file.

4. Apply the tip. Ensure you have selected the correct size for each nail, do this first and lay them out from large to small for each nail. Cut the tip to the desired length.

5. Run line eliminator across the seamline of each tip and blend with a file.

6. Gently buff the shine off the tip (do not do this if you are using airbrushed or tips with a design, only do this for natural coloured tips).

7. Remove all the dust from your nails with a nail brush.

8. Spray the nail again with Anti-bac.

9. Apply nail prep to the natural part of the nail - this removes the excess oils from the nail plate. Allow to thoroughly dry.

10. Apply a dab of primer to the centre of each nail on the natural nail part. Be careful not to get this on the cuticles and only a sparingly small amount is required. Allow to dry thorougly. The primer sets down the chemical base for the gel to adhere to.

You are now ready to apply the Gel:

1. Follow the preparation process as per acrylic nails.

2. Apply a thin coat of gel to each nail on one hand at a time. You only need a small amount of gel on the brush.

3. Turn the hand upside down for 20 seconds, this allows the gel to centre

4. Be sure not get any gel on the cuticles because if you cure it with gel on the cuticles this will cause lifting. To remove excess gel around the cuticles use a orangewood stick to run around the edge of the cuticle to remove it.

5. Depending on the size lamp you have:

9 Watt Lamp - 3 minutes for each coat - one hand will take 6 minutes because you can only do four fingers and then you will have to do your thumb separately as it is impossible to get all five fingers under the lamp comfortably.

36 Watt lamp - first coats (before final coat) 90 seconds curing time.

1. Do not wipe off the sticky residue or touch your nails yet.

2. Continue to apply thin coats and cure, we recommend at least 3 coats.  When you have cured the last coat you then wipe off the sticky residue with Cleanser Plus and a lint free cloth (I use a cotton ball soaked in Cleanser Plus).

3. Thin coats are better than thick coats, a thick coat may not cure properly.

4. To clean your brush, put some Cleanser Plus on a lint free cloth and wipe the brush over it gently. Put the brush somewhere where it will not pick up dust and will remain clean.

When curing your nails make sure the gel pot is no where near the lamp (or you will end up curing it to a degree and ruining the gel).

Gel can not be soaked off - drilled off or file only

DISUPPO Rechargeable Electric Callus Remover Pedicure Tools mabye help you to get your perfect nails and feet.

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How to Strengthen Your Knees

t’s important to keep your knees strong and healthy so that your mobility doesn’t deteriorate as you grow older. We often take the health of our knees for granted, not noticing there’s a problem until everyday activities like lifting boxes or walking downhill become painful. Take the following measures to strengthen your knees and ensure you’ll stay active for as long as possible.

 1.Get to know basic knee anatomy.

The knee is the largest joint in the body, and is made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). These bones are connected by ligaments and cartilage, including the meniscus, which cushions the area where the femur and tibia meet.

l Degrees are used to measure the range of motion in your knees certain activities require. You need 65° range of motion to walk, 70° to pick up something from the floor, 85° to climb stairs, and 95° to sit and stand comfortably.

 2.Be aware of common knee injuries.

As one of the most heavily used joints in the body, the knee is subject to a range of injuries. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to avoid circumstances that lead to or exacerbate injuries.

l The iliotibial band, or IT band, is the area of thicker tissue that runs from the outside of the pelvis to the outside of the knee. The IT band helps to stabilize the knee during physical activity. It can become inflamed and painful when it is overused, leading to iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). Runners, hikers, and other active people often experience this injury.

l The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is commonly torn during activities like running, jumping, and landing from a jump. Other ligaments may be torn as well.

l The meniscus, which acts like a shock absorber to protect the knee joint from impact, can be easily torn during activities like twisting, pivoting, or decelerating.

 3.Understand how other parts of the leg affect the knees.

The knees are supported by the other muscles in the legs, especially quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Keeping these muscles strong is crucial to having strong knees and preventing injury.

l Muscles like the quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, and glutes act as stabilizers for your knee. To help improve your stability, you should exercise and stretch these muscles.

 Exercising to Strengthen Your Knees

1.Stretch your IT band.

Spending some time stretching and warming up your IT band before diving into a strenuous activity is a good way to keep your knees strong.

l Stand with your left foot crossed over your right and stretch your arms above your head. Lean your upper body as far as you can to the left without bending your knees. Repeat with your right foot crossed over your left, leaning your upper body to the right.

l Sit on the floor with your legs stretched in front of you. Cross one over the other and pull your knee as close as you can toward your chest, holding it in place for a few seconds. Repeat with your other leg.

l Take a brisk walk before launching into a more complicated exercise to give your IT band a chance to loosen up.

 2.Do rehabilitative exercises after surgery.

If you have had knee surgery or a knee replacement, you may need to do certain exercises and stretches to increase your range of motion. Follow your doctor's instructions on when to start stretching after surgery. Some general moves you can try include:

l Seated knee flexion: Sit on a firm chair, and slide one foot back under the chair as far as you can. Your thighs should remain firm on the chair. Hold for five seconds before sliding back forward. Repeat with the other leg.

l Seated knee kick: sit on a firm chair with your legs bent. Raise one leg slowly until it is completely straight. Hold for five seconds before lowering the leg. Repeat on the other side.

l Straight leg raise: Lie down with one leg bent and the other straight against the ground. Raise the straight leg up slowly before lowering it back down. Repeat on each side ten times.

 Our DISUPPO knee brace that will help you to relief the pain of knees, promote healing and stretching, when you exercising to strengthen your knees. When it comes to your injured knee, it's best to start effective long term healing right away.

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Further Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Who are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis?

 In a survey and estimate, 1.5 million people have been affected by this health condition. In most cases, it is observed that mostly women are affected by this problem.

 It usually happens when between 30 and 60, but in most cases, it is seen that it happens in the later stages of life. Having a family member suffering from this disease increases the chances of having such a problem.

 Early treatment can really help in controlling the swelling and joint pain and thereafter lessen the joint damage. Walking, dancing, exercising, aerobic exercises helps in boosting muscle strength and lose weight. All this reduces pressure on the joints and reduces chances of rheumatoid arthritis.

Seeking expert advice for rheumatoid arthritis is the best possible thing for patients. Early diagnosis and expert treatment as vital to ensure to avoid further problems.

Expertise is vital to treating this health condition, therefore ruling out of similar diseases is crucial. Those who receive early treatment can go back to living an active life. A customized treatment plan really helps patients in solving the problems comprehensively; a plan best suited to the patient really helps in fast recovery.

 Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

 The first symptom of this health condition is achy joints, and stiffness of joints in the morning. Seeing a rheumatologist really helps in getting the diagnosis does on time. The diagnosis depends on the intensity of the disease with the help of blood tests.  Some other signs are anemia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, rheumatoid factor, and Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides. X-rays also help in diagnosing the problem.

 Treatment

 The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has improved manifold over the past 30 years. Modern medication gives quick and long term relief to the patient and patients can achieve remission with proper and timely treatment.

DISUPPO arthritis compression gloves can lessen the intensity of the disease and provide relief to the hands of rheumatoid arthritis patients.

It is important to note that there is no such cure for rheumatoid arthritis, however, the goal is to lessen the intensity of the disease and provide relief to the patient.it is important to be physically active. Treatment helps the patient feel energetic and get back to their regular activities.

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Daily Habits to Avoid If You Want to Have Better Posture

Bad posture can considerably strain joints and muscles, compress or restrict blood vessels which result in poor circulation, and drain energy from the body. A better posture on the other hand can stave off skeletal changes associated with ageing, for instance, and improve overall health. If you think hunching over your PC or laptop is the only thing that can give your posture a bad deal, read on.

 Posture Positions While Driving

You may not realize it but you tend to slouch while driving. Most car seats have been designed to be comfortable and are often overly-cushy, making it difficult to maintain proper driving posture. The driving guideline of hand placement on the steering wheel at 10 o'clock for the left hand and 2 o'clock for the right hand should be ignored by women simply because men have comparatively longer arms. Women who drive should instead position their left hand at 9 or 8 o'clock and their right hand at 3 or 4 o'clock since these particular placements don't require the driver to extend their arms too far that they end up slouching forward.

Maintaining a "neutral" spine between 90 and 115 degrees while driving doesn't mean you have to sit up in a ramrod straight position in which muscle fatigue can set in. If your car doesn't have a lumbar support feature that's supposed to help maintain the spine's natural curve, place a medium-sized folded towel right behind the lower back to cushion it. If you're driving a long haul, get out of your vehicle and do some stretching every hour to realign your spine.

 Your Posture is Affected by the Way You Carry Your Bag

This season's trend in oversized purses may be fashionable but it's definitely bad news for the posture. Shoulder misalignment is the result of lugging a bag that is not only heavy but bulky. How do you find out if the stuff you have in your bag is to match weight to carry around? Well, your shoulders and neck start to hurt after 10-15 minutes of toting the bag. Give your shoulders and neck a rest from time to time and get a wheeled bag instead of those oversized purses.

According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), you should only be carrying a bag that weighs 10% or less than your total body weight. If you weigh 120 pounds, for instance, your bag should only weigh 12 pounds for you not to stress your shoulders and neck. If you must carry all that stuff around, shift carrying your bag from one shoulder to the other every 5 minutes to avoid putting all the weight on just one side of the body.

 Back Posture Corrector

Usually sitting posture is not correct or work in front of the computer fatigue caused by Kyphosis, maybe this question will haunt you. Don't worry. Our DISUPPO Back Posture Corrector can help you. Due to the DISUPPO Back Posture Corrector is simple and breathable so, in the summer, you don't have to worry about the burning hot. In the winter, you don't have to worry about the beauty of your clothes. Meanwhile, DISUPPO Back Posture Corrector provide Posture Support to Your Back and Shoulders: The padded brace pulls back the shoulders and keep the clavicle to maintain proper posture, more effectively correct Kyphosis posture.

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How to 'repair torn meniscus'

A meniscal repair is generally preferred over a meniscectomy, as it fixes the damage and helps prevent total breakdown of your meniscus. However, this involves a more complex surgery, the recovery is longer and it is not always possible (depending on the location). Early diagnosis affects the outcome of this surgery. Younger people tend to be the best candidates as their tears are often stable and located near the outer blood rich area of the meniscus. These tears have a better chance of healing than those farther in the joint because of the blood supply.

Trepanation (Abrasion Technique) involves making small holes or shaving torn edges in your meniscus to promote bleeding and enhance healing. Longitudinal tears or bucket handle tears often won't heal unless they are abraded.

 Suturing involves using stitches to reconnect the tear, repair the damage, and save your meniscus. The sutures are spaced 3-4 mm apart to prevent gapping and sewn while your knee is fully extended (or at 10 degrees maximum) to allow for full extension after surgery.

 Our DISUPPO knee brace that will help you with post-surgery meniscus pain, healing and stretching. When it comes to your injured knee, it's best to start effective long term healing right away.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your very first steps in the morning. Once your foot limbers up, the pain of plantar fasciitis normally decreases, but it may return after long periods of standing or after getting up from a seated position.

Causes

Too much of pressure over the fascia may damage or tear away the tissue and can be a cause of heel pain. It is also possible that when the plantar fascia gets overstretched or overused repeatedly, there may be irritation or inflammation of the fascia. Inflammation of the plantar fascia causes plantar fasciitis.

The risk factors that can make you more prone to develop plantar fasciitis include obesity, foot arch problems such as flat feet and high arch, activities such as long-distance running, ballet dancing and dance aerobics, occupations that necessitate walking or standing on hard surfaces for long period of time and wearing shoes with poor arch support or thin-soled shoes.

Symptoms

The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is stabbing pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel. The pain develops gradually and may involve either one or both feet at the same time. Pain is usually worse in the morning or may aggravate after standing up for a long time.

Treatment

Most patients with plantar fasciitis are effectively treated with the following measures:

l Medications: Your doctor may prescribe non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as they can reduce your pain and inflammation. Corticosteroids can be injected directly into the plantar fascia which may offer pain relief and reduce inflammation.

l Rest: Decrease or avoid the activities that worsen the pain.

l Ice: Apply ice pack over the painful area for at least twice a day for 10 - 15 minutes, for the first few days.

l Plantar fasciitis socks : Your doctor may recommend you to wear socks with good support and cushioning. DISUPPO plantar fasciitis socks may also be helpful.

l Physical therapy: Your physical therapist may suggest you an exercise program that focuses on stretching your plantar fascia and achilles tendon. These exercises may help to strengthen the muscles of lower leg. In addition to exercises application of athletic taping to support the bottom of your foot is also taught.

l Extracorporeal shock wave therapy: During this procedure, sound waves are targeted to the painful area to stimulate the healing process in the damaged plantar fascia tissue.

Surgery: Rarely, surgery to release the tight plantar fascia may be needed. However it is recommended only after all nonsurgical measures have failed.

Preventive measures such as stretching exercise programs and footwear modifications can help prevent plantar fasciitis. But if it occurs proper treatment is essential as otherwise it can become a long-term problem.

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Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands

The hand contains more than 25 joints, and these joints are particularly susceptible to inflammation for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in the knuckles and wrists can be the first signs of this chronic systemic autoimmune disease.

Hand Joints Affected By RA

The disease often appears in one or more of the following joints in the hand:

· The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints, or large knuckles, where the fingers and thumb meet the hand

· The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints, or middle knuckles

· The joints of the wrist that connect the wrist’s eight carpal bones with each other and the bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna); these joints include the carpometacarpal joint, midcarpal joint, radiocarpal joint, and intercarpal joints

The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, or the outermost joint of the fingers and thumb, are affected by rheumatoid arthritis less frequently. When DIP joints are affected, it is typically only after symptoms appear in the MCP or PIP joints. It is more common for DIP joints to be affected by osteoarthritis than by RA.

However, there are certain treatments designed for the hand:

· Occupational therapy can strengthen the joints in the wrists and fingers and improve hand dexterity. In addition to improving a hand’s ability to function, occupational therapy can decrease the risk of future deformity.

· DISUPPO Arthritis Compression Gloves can stabilize the hand joints and limit further deformity. The DISUPPO Arthritis Compression Gloves that stabilize individual knuckles and larger ones that stabilize the wrist and hand.

· Finger and wrist joint replacement surgery has advanced in recent years. This surgery is not a cure but a treatment for patients who have lost hand function due to deformity. During the procedure a hand surgeon will remove the damaged bone surfaces of the joint and replace them with prostheses made of metal and plastic.

The sooner steps are taken to prevent joint damage the better the chances for avoiding hand deformities.

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Keep Your Feet and Nails Healthy and Beautiful

Improperly fitting shoes are a leading cause of corns. Toe deformities, such as hammertoe or claw toe, also can lead to corns. In a visit to our office, your corns can be shaved with a scalpel. Self care includes soaking your feet regularly and using a pumice stone or callus file to soften and reduce the size of the corn. Special over-the-counter non-medicated donut-shaped foam pads also can help relieve the pressure.

Summer has arrived and we are so ready for hot weather, beach days and of course our summer manicures!To get you ready for this summer, we' re going to recap the best of summer nails across the globe! Our hands and feet will be free of layers, letting our manis and pedis shine! There are some gorgeous new colors and trends for you to rock this summer, especially those inspired by the Pantone color of 2017. But before you show off your Spring manis and pedis, you might need a little detox to get those hands and feet ready to be on show.

 If you' ve been wearing gloves and cozy socks for the past few months you may be suffering from dry or callused skin, so guess what? Worry not, we have the perfect way to do this!

You know that beginning in the 20th century French Manicures started appearing in French salons and grew in popularity. Once the French Manicure hit the US female celebrities were amongst the first to sport the new style; by the 1930's beauty salons and spas across the nation made French Manicures available as a service. Bright white tipped nails with a light pink or neutral color covering the rest of the nail was the same style in the 20th century as it is today. Now we have the perfect way to do this and you don't have to be French to achieve the ever classic French Manicure. Disuppo foot file can biring you at-home kits and do-it-yourself instructions made French Manicures available to anyone without the need of a salon or spa. The Disuppo foot file can make the dead skin out and beatiful your nails at home. After you do that

you wil feet and nails can be health and beatiful. The Disuppo Callus Remover can be brought to trvavel. Your summer holiday will be wonderful.

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What is The Best Treatment for a Torn Meniscus?

Meniscus tears in the knee is an extremely common injury in the sporting as well as non-sporting community. Treatment for this condition usually follows one of two routes:

1. Conservative management through an exercise programme

2. Surgical management.

 But what is the best treatment for a torn meniscus and are you just delaying the inevitable by not opting for surgery immediately?

What is a meniscus?

Your knee joint is formed between the Femur (thigh bone) and Tibia (shin bone) and the kneecap. All the joint surfaces are covered in smooth cartilage. The medial and lateral menisci are found between the Femur and Tibia.

 They are c-shaped discs of cartilage that help to absorb some of the shock that goes through the knee joint when you are standing, walking and running. By doing this, they protect the cartilage that covers the joint surfaces. They also increase the congruency of the joint surfaces so that the bones "sit" better on top of each other.

 What causes a meniscus to tear?

There are 2 main reasons why you may tear a meniscus:

1. Trauma. A sudden strong force that usually involves a rotation movement of the knee can tear a meniscus. An example of this is when a footballer' s foot remains planted in the ground while he then forcefully turns around.

2. Wear and tear. As we age (researchers puts anyone over age 35 in this group!) the menisci becomes a bit weaker and they can sometimes spontaneously tear with very simple activities e.g. squatting to the floor or walking up a hill or struggling to turn a heavy shopping trolley in Tesco.

Reasons for this wear and tear include genetics, being overweight, if you have done lots of sport or activities that strained them in your younger days etc.

 Surgery for meniscus tears – is it a good idea?

Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is the most frequent surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons for meniscus injuries. This is where they enter the knee through a few small incisions and, with the help of a camera, remove part of the meniscus.

 The problem is that research has shown that people, in whom this procedure has been performed, are at increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis.(1)

 This makes sense when you think about the function of the menisci. They are there to absorb shock and protect the joint surfaces. If you take them out you leave the joint surfaces exposed and you are likely to wear their cartilage out quicker.

 There is also strong evidence that meniscal tears are a very common natural process and that a tear in itself does not necessarily cause you pain in the long run.(1) Several large studies have been performed where they have scanned hundreds of people' s knees. Some of these people did have knee pain, but others did not.

 What they found was that meniscal tears were present in both groups of people (with and without pain). What this means is that while tearing a meniscus is a painful event, that pain will likely settle over time and surgery is not routinely needed to "fix" it.

 Saying this, there are of course always exceptions to the rule. In some cases a torn meniscus can fold back on itself and cause locking of the knee. Surgery may be needed when this happens.

 What is the best treatment for meniscus tears?

It appears that the research is ruling in favour of non-surgical treatment that focusses on strengthening the muscles in the legs.

 A good example of this is a study that has published onwebsite where researches compared the outcomes of 2 groups of people who have all sustained degenerative tears of their menisci. One group underwent a 12 week exercise programme while the other underwent partial meniscectomy surgery.

 The results:

l No clinically relevant difference was found between the two groups for pain and function at two years

l At three months, muscle strength had improved in the exercise group.

l No serious adverse events occurred in either group during the two year follow-up.

l 19% of the participants allocated to exercise therapy crossed over to surgery during the two year follow-up, with no additional benefit.

If you take into account that surgery has been shown to increase your risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee, I would choose exercise every time!

Due to DISUPPO knee brace will provide compression force to your knee, so our DISUPPO knee brace that will help you with post-surgery meniscus pain, healing and stretching. When it comes to your injured knee, it's best to start effective long term healing right away.

Please consult a physiotherapist before you start this programme as I can' t guarantee that it is the correct exercises for you.

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Take Care of Your Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia and is characterized by pain in the heel area of the foot.

Causes

There are several factors that are associated with plantar fasciitis and thought to be involved in causing the condition such as:

· Long periods of time standing up

· High-impact sports activities

· Footwear with poor arch support or cushioning

· Overstretching of the sole

There is a high incidence of plantar fasciitis in athletes such as runners, due to the level of stress placed on the feet during such activities. It is thought that several small injuries occur to the plantar fascia often accumulate and cause the gradual onset of the condition.

Treatment

Due to the potential risks such as damage to the nerves associated with surgical procedures. Most patients with plantar fasciitis report the complete resolution of symptoms within 12 months of diagnosis with conservative (non-surgical) treatment methods.

In the initial phase, standing up for extended periods of time and walking long distances should be avoided. Instead, keeping the foot elevated as much as possible and applying ice can help to accelerate the recovery time.

Exercises to stretch the calf muscles and the plantar fascia can be recommended by a physiotherapist to improve the strength and stability of the muscles. These should be performed several times each day on a regular basis for the best results. DISUPPO Compression Socks can also be worn inside the shoe to provide extra support and aid the healing process.

Relief Plantar Pasciitis

There are several tips that can help to relief damage to the plantar fascia, which are particularly useful for people that are at risk of injury to the area. These include:

· Wearing shoes with appropriate arch support and cushioned heels and compression socks

· Stretching the plantar fascia prior to physical activity

· Practicing exercises or stretches to improve stability regularly

Individuals should be aware the spending long periods of time standing or participating in high-impact sports activities are likely to cause problems. If possible, these activities should be avoided. If they are necessary or the individual wishes to continue such activities, appropriate precautions should be taken, such as applying ice following such activities.Additionally, excessive weight can also increase the risk of being affected by plantar fasciitis. Therefore, losing weight can help to prevent symptoms for individuals who are overweight or obese.

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What Is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, several other sports and activities can also put you at risk.

 Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

 Anatomy

 Your elbow joint is a joint made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus) and the two bones in your forearm (radius and ulna). There are bony bumps at the bottom of the humerus called epicondyles. The bony bump on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow is called the lateral epicondyle.

 Muscles, ligaments, and tendons hold the elbow joint together.

 Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, involves the muscles and tendons of your forearm. Your forearm muscles extend your wrist and fingers. Your forearm tendons — often called extensors — attach the muscles to bone. They attach on the lateral epicondyle. The tendon usually involved in tennis elbow is called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB).

Cause

 Overuse

Recent studies show that tennis elbow is often due to damage to a specific forearm muscle. The extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle helps stabilize the wrist when the elbow is straight. This occurs during a tennis groundstroke, for example. When the ECRB is weakened from overuse, microscopic tears form in the tendon where it attaches to the lateral epicondyle. This leads to inflammation and pain.

 The ECRB may also be at increased risk for damage because of its position. As the elbow bends and straightens, the muscle rubs against bony bumps. This can cause gradual wear and tear of the muscle over time.

 Activities

Athletes are not the only people who get tennis elbow. Many people with tennis elbow participate in work or recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscle.

Painters, plumbers, and carpenters are particularly prone to developing tennis elbow. Studies have shown that auto workers, cooks, and even butchers get tennis elbow more often than the rest of the population. It is thought that the repetition and weight lifting required in these occupations leads to injury.

 Treatment

 Approximately 80% to 95% of patients have success with nonsurgical treatment.

 Rest. The first step toward recovery is to give your arm proper rest. This means that you will have to stop participation in sports or heavy work activities for several weeks.

 Physical therapy. Specific exercises are helpful for strengthening the muscles of the forearm. Your therapist may also perform ultrasound, ice massage, or muscle-stimulating techniques to improve muscle healing.

 Brace. Using a brace centered over the back of your forearm may also help relieve symptoms of tennis elbow. This can reduce symptoms by resting the muscles and tendons.

Steroid injections. Steroids, such as cortisone, are very effective anti-inflammatory medicines. Your doctor may decide to inject your damaged muscle with a steroid to relieve your symptoms.

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Home spa-like to Keep Feet and Nails Healthy and Beautiful

Corns are calluses that form on the toes because the bones push up against the shoe and put pressure on the skin. The surface layer of the skin thickens and builds up, irritating the tissues underneath. Hard corns are usually located on the top of the toe or on the side of the small toe. Soft corns resemble open sores and develop between the toes as they rub against each other.

 Improperly fitting shoes are a leading cause of corns. Toe deformities, such as hammertoe or claw toe, also can lead to corns. In a visit to our office, your corns can be shaved with a scalpel. Self care includes soaking your feet regularly and using a pumice stone or callus file to soften and reduce the size of the corn. Special over-the-counter non-medicated donut-shaped foam pads also can help relieve the pressure.

Calluses

 A callus is an area of hard, thickened skin that can occur across the ball of the foot, on the heel, or on the outer side of the big toe. While many consider them a skin problem, they actually are systemic of a problem with the bone.

 Calluses have painful nerves and bursal sacs (fluid-filled balloons that act as shock absorbers) beneath them, causing symptoms ranging from sharp, shooting pain to dull, aching soreness.

 Calluses form from repeated friction and pressure, as the shoe (or ground) rubs against a bony prominence (bone spur) on the toe or foot. The skin thickens in response to this pressure. Small amounts of friction or pressure over long periods of time cause a corn or callus. A great deal of friction or pressure over shorter periods of time can cause blisters or open sores. Calluses typically develop under a metatarsal head (the long bone that forms the ball of the foot) that is carrying more than its fair share of the body weight, usually due to it being dropped down or due to its longer length.

 Calluses can be treated with over-the-counter callus removers that have strong acids that peel this excess skin away after repeated application. You should be careful with these products as they can cause chemical burns when not used correctly. Begin by soaking your feet in warm soapy water and gently rubbing away any dead skin that loosens. A pumice stone or emery board is then used to "file" this thickened skin. Apply a good moisturizer to the hardened areas to keep them softer and relieve pain. Non-medicated corn pads or moleskin (a thin fuzzy sheet of fabric with an adhesive back) can relieve calluses, but should be removed carefully to avoid tearing the skin.

 A plantar callus forms when one metatarsal bone is longer or lower than the others, and it hits the ground first-and with more force than it is equipped to handle-at every step. As a result, the skin under this bone thickens like a rock in your shoe. Plantar calluses that are recurring are sometimes removed surgically in a procedure called an osteotomy, which relieves pressure on the bone.

 A condition called Intractable Plantar Keratosis (IPK) is a deep callus directly under the ball of the foot. IPK is caused by a "dropped metatarsal," which happens when the metatarsal head drops to a lower level than the surrounding metatarsals and protrudes from the bottom of the foot. This results in more pressure being applied in this area and causes a thick callus to form.

 A "dropped metatarsal" can either be a congenital abnormality, a result of a metatarsal fracture, or a structural change that may have occurred over time.

How to prevent calluses:

 Switch to better shoes, or even an orthotic device.

Buy socks with double-thick toes and heels and nylon hose with a woven cotton sole on the bottom of the foot.

 How to Achieve the Classic French Manicure

You don't have to be French to achieve the ever classic French Manicure. Beginning in the 20th century French Manicures started appearing in French salons and grew in popularity. Once the French Manicure hit the US female celebrities were amongst the first to sport the new style; by the 1930's beauty salons and spas across the nation made French Manicures available as a service.

 Bright white tipped nails with a light pink or neutral color covering the rest of the nail was the same style in the 20th century as it is today. Through the years of economic trouble and the growing popularity of manicures, at-home kits and do-it-yourself instructions made French Manicures available to anyone without the need of a salon or spa.

If you need assistance relieving calluses or you want to pedicure and manicure care with spa-like, you can focus on the DISUPPO electric callus remover.

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Facts about rheumatoid arthritis and aging

"Rheumatoid arthritis affects my life in as many ways as you could possibly imagine, and pretty much at all times," says Kossoudji. "It is a disease that can be manipulated with medicine, but it doesn't ever really go away."

 Now 53, Kossoudji is dealing with a new aspect of her chronic disease: sorting out what is a normal part of aging, and what is a facet of rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. If she has a sore leg, a pain in her elbow or a kink in her wrist, is it because of RA or is there another cause?

 "I have fingers that don't work well, joints that don't work well. I have a wrist that doesn't flex and neuropathies in my legs," she says. "I think it's difficult when someone has a long-term disease to separate what happens as the body ages from what happens when you have a disease for a very long time."

 RA is debilitating for some patients as they age, so it is especially important for people with RA to see a rheumatologist to determine the best course of treatment and to gain the best possible understanding of what is happening in one's body, says David A. Fox, M.D., division chief and professor of rheumatology at the University of Michigan Health System. Fox is Kossoudji's rheumatologist.

 Whatever the age of the patient's RA onset – whether it is at a young age, like Kossoudji at the time of her diagnosis, or later in life – Fox emphasizes that RA is not a normal part of aging. It is a specific condition with symptoms that can't be cured, but can be managed.

 "Arthritis should not be considered just a part of the aging process or a normal part of getting older," Fox says. "There are some elderly people who don't have arthritis, and many people who develop arthritis when they are younger."

 Many patients are helped by some of the available treatments, including pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, such as methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. Exercise, weight loss and diet changes also can be helpful, Fox says.

 RA is one of more than 100 varieties of arthritis, a wide-ranging set of conditions that affects 70 million people in the United States. RA involves a malfunctioning of the immune system that causes inflammation in the lining of the joints. With time, the cartilage and bone are attacked and invaded, Fox says, to the point that the structure of the joint can be destroyed. This can lead to deformities and disabilities.

 "Patients may develop inflammation in their lungs or peripheral nerves, inflammation in the salivary glands or tear glands that prevent them from functioning normally, and they may become what we call 'systemically ill' – that is, the disease can affect the patient's body as a whole," he says.

 One very important thing that Fox tells his patients with RA is that they do not have to stop living their lives. Kossoudji, for one, has followed the advice. "My job is to make sure that rheumatoid arthritis diminishes my life as little as possible," she says. "My goal is not to overcome the disease, but to do my best at managing the disease."

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   7 facts about rheumatoid arthritis

 1.What it is: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of motion in the joints. It occurs most commonly in the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, jaw, hips, knees and toes. RA often appears first in early adulthood or middle age, but sometimes does not occur until the later years. (Osteoarthritis is another common type of arthritis; it causes a breakdown of the cartilage in the joints.)

2.Symptoms: Symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, particularly in the morning; red, warm or swollen joints; deformity of the joints; mild fever; fatigue; loss of appetite; anemia; and small lumps or nodules under the skin. Symptoms can be present nearly every day, or they can come and go.

3.Diagnosis: Your health care provider will review your medical history and examine you. He or she may order blood tests and x-rays to confirm the diagnosis and measure the extent of the disease.

4.Prevention: The best ways to try to prevent arthritis, Fox says, are maintaining a good body weight and not smoking. To try to prevent osteoarthritis, he also advises that you use common sense when engaging in strenuous physical activity so you don't seriously injure your joints.

5.Who is at risk: RA can affect people of different ages, races and sexes; it is three times more common in women than men. Genetics can affect a person's chance of developing RA, but if one of your parents had the condition, it does not necessarily mean that you will. Being overweight is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis, and recent studies have shown that smokers may have twice the chance of developing RA as non-smokers.

6.Treatment: RA can be managed but not cured. The goal of treatment is to keep the joints working properly by reducing inflammation, relieving the pain and stiffness, and stopping or slowing down joint damage. Many drugs are used for the long-term relief of rheumatoid arthritis. One type is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that treat pain and inflammation (aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are NSAIDs that are available without a prescription, and others are available by prescription only). When NSAIDs do not work, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may be used, with careful supervision by a rheumatologist. Methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers are examples of DMARD that have been found to be helpful for many RA patients. Injections, physical therapy and surgery are other potential treatments.

7.Possible treatment in the future: Ongoing research offers significant hope that in the future, cures will be available for RA, Fox says.

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Arthritis Gloves for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Today Most remedies available to ease the pain of arthritis are designed to do exactly that, stop the pain signals from your hands to your brain, period. They may help you cope with the daily struggle of excruciating pain caused by arthritis, but what are they doing to help slow or even reverse the degenerative effects caused by the disease?

If arthritis is a chronic condition, then you should have a chance to deal with the present pain symptoms, as well as, the underlying cause of this debilitating disease. Wearing Arthritis Gloves are recommended by occupational therapists as one of the alternative treatment methods for rheumatoid arthritis. The hand symptoms such as pain, stiffness and swelling are diminished substantially when the arthritis gloves are used.

DISUPPO’S Arthrtitis Gloves Maximizes The Health Of Your Hands & Fingers!

Arthritis literally means "the painful inflammation, redness and swelling of your joints". This condition can be due to wear and tear from your hands being adversely overworked.

 DISUPPO’s Arthritis Gloves are light, comfortable, and can be worn 24hrs a day. If your work doesn’t permit gloves, just wear them at night.

 By supporting mild compression in your hands & fingers to

promote blood circulation. Swelling is reduced, accumulated toxins are released, and the healing process is promoted. 

 These gloves are Made of lightweight,breathable material so you can comfortably wear them all day long.

Disuppo’s arthritis gloves aids to help those who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism and carpal tunnel syndrome. Don't let arthritis stop you from doing things you love. These Active Arthritis Compression Gloves by DISUPPO provide gentle compression and warmth for decreased pain and stiffness so you can do what you need to do. Yours today at Ease Living.

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