Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of over 30 inherited conditions that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. While there is no cure for MD, treatments can help …
All you need to know about tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the muscles of the forearm to the outside of the elbow. It often occurs due to overuse of these muscles …
What’s to know about cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a set of neurological conditions that affect movement. It is the most common form of childhood disability. It affects around 764,000 individuals in the …
Causes and effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury can happen when a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head results in damage to the brain. In the United States and elsewhere, it is a …
Spinal cord injuries: Types and recovery
Accidents, falls, and certain diseases can injure the spinal cord. How a spinal cord injury affects a person depends on two factors: the area of the spinal cord where the …
Everything you need to know about stroke
Stroke occurs due to a decrease in oxygen to the brain. This can be due to a bleed or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. Immediate emergency treatment may help …
What is the Temporomandibular Joint?
“Consider the joints of the human body. What might first come to mind are the hips and knees—the large joints that support us in our mobility—followed by the wrists, ankles, …
Everything you need to know about TMJ disorders
TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw. They can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of how complex this joint is. Around 12 percent of people …
Carpal tunnel syndrome: What you need to know
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that occurs due to compression of the wrist’s median nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in a person’s hand …
Everything you need to know about cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects the lungs, digestive system, and other organs. The body produces thick, sticky mucus that can damage or obstruct organs. CF develops …