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Interpreting Sign Language Places Greater Stress On Extremities Than Industrial Activities published
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 PDT
Sign language interpreting is one of the highest-risk professions for ergonomic injury, according to a new study conducted by Rochester Institute of Technology. The research indicates that interpreting causes more physical stress to the extremities than high-risk tasks conducted in industrial settings, including assembly line work.
Back And Neck Pain Remedy DVD Available Free To Public published
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:00:00 PDT
The Pro-Care Spine Center in Austin, Texas recently created the Back and Neck Pain Remedy DVD and made it available free to the general public. This DVD includes 16 stretches and exercises that can be done at work or at home to help alleviate back and neck pain. In addition to the stretches and exercises, this DVD includes suggestions for controlling inflammation and how to know when the time is right to seek professional help.
Pipex Pharmaceuticals' Oral Flupirtine Opens IND With FDA For Phase II Clinical Trial For Fibromyalgia published
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: PP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing innovative late-stage drug candidates for the treatment of neurologic and fibrotic diseases, today announced that the United States FDA has accepted a Pipex-supported, investigator-initiated, Investigational New Drug Application (IND) to conduct a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial of oral flupirtine for the treatment of fibromyalgia, a rheumatic pain disease.
Chest Pain A Leading Reason For Hospital Emergency Department Visits published
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:00:00 PDT
Chest pain that does not appear to be a heart attack when examined in hospital emergency departments, accounted for 1.6 million visits in 23 selected states in 2005, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. About one-fifth of the cases - 345,000 people - were admitted to hospitals for observation or treatment. "Non-specific" chest pain was the fourth most common cause of emergency visits. The top three: sprains and strains (2.
Medical Costs For Back And Neck Problems Are Rising, But Health Outcomes Are Not Improving published
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:00:00 PDT
The amount of money people spend to treat their back and neck problemshas increased substantially in the last decade. Despite this, theirhealth status does not seem to be comparably improving, according to astudy in the February 13 issue of JAMA. In clinical practice, back and neck problems are some of the mostcommonly experienced symptoms.
Back Pain Not Prevented By Instructing People How To Lift Heavy Objects published
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PDT
According to a study published on bmj.com, back injuries are not prevented by telling people the correct way to lift heavy objects.Back pain can be the cause of much distress and is a common complaintamong workers involved with lifting heavy objects. Employers in theUnited Kingdom must be sure to providetraining that advises workers on specific lifting techniques and on howto handle heavy loads correctly.
Rheumatic Complaints Not Just A Problem For The Western World published
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:00:00 PDT
We like to complain about our aches and pains, but rheumatism is not only the preserve of western society. A comprehensive survey of rheumatic diseases in China, published in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, reveals that rheumatic complaints are also common in China. The survey suggests that the incidence of certain rheumatic diseases in the Chinese population is now becoming more like that of Western countries.
Magnetic Field Shown To Reduce Swelling published
Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:00:00 PDT
A recent study by University of Virginia researchers demonstrates that the use of an acute, localized static magnetic field of moderate strength can result in significant reduction of swelling when applied immediately after an inflammatory injury.Thomas Skalak, professor and chair of biomedical engineering, and Cassandra Morris, a former Ph.D. student in biomedical engineering at U.Va., reported their findings in the American Journal of Physiology.
Can A Vibrating Mouse Prevent Computer-related Injuries? published
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:00:00 PDT
A chair that undulates, a mouse that vibrates, a monitor suspended over a desk on a movable arm. These are some of the kinds of newfangled ergonomic products that Alan Hedge, international authority on office ergonomics, studies to see if they can prevent repetitive motion injuries among the estimated 100 million people who now use computers in the United States.
RSI In The Workplace In Europe Is Probably Overstated published
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:00:00 PDT
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in Europe is probably not as prevalent as is being currently stated, according to an article published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (BMJ).The researchers wonder how useful and appropriate it is to use the Labour Force Surveys of occupational ill health - surveys which are commonly used by European governments as a reliable data source to plan their occupational health strategies.
Women With Fibromyalgia Benefit From Walking, Strength Training And Stretching Program published
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:00:00 PDT
Women with fibromyalgia may experience significantly improved daily function and symptom relief after taking part in a program that includes walking, strength training and stretching, according to an article published in Archives of Internal Medicine (JAMA/Archives), November 12th issue. When the program is combined with education about managing the disease the benefits are even better, explain the researchers. About 3.4% of women and 0.
Study Finds No Strong Evidence That Insoles Prevent General Back Pain published
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:00:00 PDT
There is strong evidence that using insoles does not prevent people from getting non-specific back pain, and there is insufficient evidence to say whether or not they help solve existing low-back pain, a Cochrane Systematic Review has found.Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the industrialised world. It comes second only to upper respiratory infection as a reason for people to visit a doctor in the USA.
American Pain Society And American College Of Physicians Release Clinical Practice Guideline For Low Back Pain published
Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:00:00 PDT
For low-back pain patients and their doctors, a new, evidence-based, clinical practice guideline, published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommends less reliance on expensive diagnostic imaging and reports there is strong evidence supporting the benefits of several therapies, with and without medication.Low-back pain is the fifth most common reason for doctor's office visits and one in four adults report having it last a least once a day.
General Osteopathic Council Backs Awareness Week published
Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:00:00 PDT
80% of the population will suffer significant back pain at some time in their lives. With an ageing workforce, increase in obesity and less active lifestyles, the incidence of back pain is likely to increase. Commenting on the theme of this year's BackCare Awareness Week 'Keep Moving Keep Living', General Osteopathic Council Chief Executive & Registrar, Madeleine Craggs, said: "Early intervention is key to preventing and managing back pain.
American Adults More Likely Than Europeans To Be Diagnosed With, Treated For Chronic Diseases published
Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:00:00 PDT
Older adults who live in the United States are significantly more likely than their European peers to be diagnosed with costly chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, and to be treated for those diseases, adding approximately $100-$150 billion per year in U.S health care spending, according to new research reported in a Health Affairs Web Exclusive.
Comprehensive Guidelines For Treating Low-Back Pain Issued By ACP And APS published
Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:00:00 PDT
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Pain Society (APS) have released joint guidelines on diagnosing and treating low back pain.About one in four Americans reported having low back pain in the past three months and about l7.6 percent of all adults reported at least one episode of severe acute low back pain within the previous year, according to several studies.
Neurologic And Orthopedic Institute: One Of The First In The Country To Offer Custom-Fit Total Knee Replacement published
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:00:00 PDT
Baby boomers who have it all, including custom clothes and sports equipment, are now beating the physical signs of old age with custom body parts, including knees. Patients with degenerative knee conditions can now benefit from custom-fit knee replacements that are tailored to an individual's unique body mechanics, size and gender variations. Dr.
MIT's 'Exoskeleton' Lightens The Load And Lessens The Likelihood Of Leg Or Back Injury published
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:00 PDT
Researchers in the MIT Media Lab's Biomechatronics Group have created a device to lighten the burden for soldiers and others who carry heavy packs and equipment.Their invention, known as an exoskeleton, can support much of the weight of a heavy backpack and transfer that weight directly to the ground, effectively taking a load off the back of the person wearing the device.
Dizziness Causes Don't Differ Across Age Groups published
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 PDT
Dizziness is the distortion of the perception of space; vertigo is a special type of dizziness, which induces a sensation of spinning around. Dizziness is a symptom of a variety of diseases that can cause imbalance or even falls, among other things. Thus it may frequently be a serious health hazard, especially in the aging, causing injury and occasionally long-term disability, and additional financial burden to healthcare systems.
FDA Approves SOMA(R) (carisoprodol) 250 Mg published
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT
MedPointe Pharmaceuticals announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SOMA(R) (carisoprodol) 250 mg as a new recommended dose of SOMA for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions, such as backache. SOMA 250 mg offers comparable efficacy to the widely prescribed skeletal muscle relaxant SOMA 350 mg with a more favorable tolerability profile, including less drowsiness.
Older People In Pain Receive Relief From Drug-Free Treatments published
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:00:00 PDT
Mind-body therapies, which focus on the interactions between the mind, body and behavior, and the ways in which emotional, mental, social and behavioral factors can affect health, may be of particular benefit to elderly chronic pain sufferers. A new study published in Pain Medicine provides a structured review of eight mind-body interventions for older people, including progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, tai chi and yoga.
Further Legitimization Of Fibromyalgia As A True Medical Condition published
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:00:00 PDT
Fibromyalgia, a chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues accompanied by fatigue, is a fairly common condition that does not manifest any structural damage in an organ. Twenty-five years ago, Muhammad B. Yunus, MD, and colleagues published the first controlled study of the clinical characteristics of fibromyalgia syndrome. That seminal article, published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, led directly to formal recognition of this disease by the medical community.
Surgery Better Option For Common Back Conditions New Studies Suggest published
Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT
Slipped vertebra and sciatica are some of the most common conditions seen by doctors in patients with back problems and two new studies suggest that timely surgery is a better way to treat them than non-surgical remedies.The studies are published in today's edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
What Exactly Is Repetitive Strain Injury? published
Wed, 30 May 2007 10:00:00 PDT
High quality trials and evidence of effective treatments for repetitive strain injury (RSI) are needed to define this controversial condition which affects millions of patients worldwide. The findings are reported in a Seminar published in The Lancet.
'Shrug Off' Shoulder Surgery Myth, Study Suggests published
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 PDT
Contrary to widespread belief, total surgical replacement of arthritic shoulder joints carries no greater risk of complications than replacement of other major joints, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.
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