First aid mastery depends on knowing CPR techniques, recognizing heat stroke symptoms, and implementing structured rehabilitation for fractures and sprains.
Electrolyte replacement can make the difference between finishing a marathon and being transported to a hospital in critical condition halfway through the race. Electrolytes are small ions, or charged particles, that are essential for nerve and muscle function.
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A sprained wrist is a common fall-related injury, since you instinctively extend your hand and often land with your weight on your wrist. If you're an athlete, a sprained wrist can put a major wrench in your plans when you're taken out of the game for a few weeks.
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Andi Dorfman and Joy Behag recently fell victim to "avocado hand," sustaining hand injuries while attempting to cut the fleshy fruit. Here are some avocado cutting tips so you can avoid landing in the hospital yourself.
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The carefree attitude that many of us have during summer can leave us vulnerable to seasonal threats.
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Burns caused by boiling water, or scald injuries, can often be treated at home if they are small and do not involve areas vulnerable to complications.
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The splendor of a snow-covered forest or a sparkling meadow can sometimes make us forget just how dangerous winter can really be. From 2006 to 2010, approximately 2,000 U.S.
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Chances are you will experience an ankle sprain at some point in your life, as this joint is the most common site of sprains on the body. A sprain occurs when a ligament, which joins bones to each other, stretches too much or tears.
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A sprained ankle definitely interrupts your practice, but it doesn't mean you have to abandon yoga altogether. Use it as part of the healing process.
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Does a sprained ankle mean the end of aerobics until it gets better? Look at what can be done to keep exercising while the ankle heals.
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Benzoyl peroxide can be an effective acne medication. But it can lead to irritation, excessive dryness or even burns.
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Blistering finger burns represent second-degree burns. After cooling the area, professional medical care is needed for this type of burn.
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Steam burns are often superficial and relatively small. Home care is generally safe for such burns, although it's important to know when to seek medical care.
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Wrist sprains are usually the result of a fall. Sticking out your hand is the first thing you do when falling to brace for impact. This means your wrist bears the weight of your body and the full impact of the fall.
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Just because you know that your baby shouldn't touch that hot pot on the stove doesn't mean your baby does. If your baby has accidentally burned herself, determine how bad the burn is. If she has a first-degree burn, the skin is not blistered or punctured, but red and possibly swollen.
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The ulnar nerve passes from the shoulder, through the outside of the elbow, through the wrist and to the hand. Compression or irritation of the nerve anywhere along its path can lead to pain, tingling and numbness of the last three fingers of the hand.
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The causes of a sprained ankle are many, including a misstep, sports injury or fall. One of the symptoms of this injury is swelling at the site. When your skin swells, it also stretches, which may cause it to itch.
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It is rare to sustain a broken shoulder blade without severe trauma; however, the clavicle and the proximal humerus are bones that are considered part of the shoulder, and these bones are more commonly fractured. Your doctor will want to immobilize the shoulder by placing your arm in a sling until the bones heal.
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A grade one knee sprain is considered a mild knee injury in which one of the ligaments in the knee is overstretched. The symptoms include swelling, pain and inflammation. Certain exercises can help strengthen the quadriceps and the hamstrings – the muscles that support the knee – and speed recovery time.
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You use your hands and fingers for basic everyday functions such as grasping and holding items, scaling surfaces and even sending signals. To perform properly, the muscles in your hands and fingers need to be strengthened just like any other muscles.
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If you start ankle exercises too soon or progress exercises too fast following an ankle sprain, you could cause more damage and delay your recovery. Ankle sprain rehabilitation is divided into three phases. Knowing these phases will help you determine when to start ankle exercises and what exercises are appropriate.
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