Like most caustic chemicals, when acids contact the skin, they cause damage in the form of a burn. Acid burns frequently occur in the home or at work. It is important to treat acid burns correctly because otherwise, the chemicals can continue to damage the skin after the first contact, explains the Merck Manual.
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Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality commonly used by physical therapists. Ultrasound therapy works by driving sound waves into the tissue to help alleviate pain, inflammation and muscles spasms while increasing range of motion.
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The peroneal tendons originate from the peroneal muscles of the lower leg and run just behind the bone of the outer ankle, or lateral malleolus.
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A groin pull, or strain, refers to an overstretch or tear injury to one of the three adductor muscles that run down the inside of the thigh and work to pull the legs together.
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Cervical traction is a therapeutic tool used to pull or separate the vertebrae in the spine. According to "Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques,"
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), over 580,000 total knee replacement surgeries occur every year in the U.S. Common reasons for a total knee replacement include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and injuries.
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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"
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A knee immobilizer is a type of brace worn on the leg to lock the knee in extension and prevent motion of the joint. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, a knee immobilizer is often used after an acute injury to the knee, such as a ligament rupture or a fracture.
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The peroneal muscles lay along the outside of the lower leg. Their tendons travel behind the lateral malleolus, or ankle bone, to insert onto the foot and help with the actions of plantar flexion, or toe pointing, and foot eversion, or turning the sole of the foot outward.
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The Graco Pack 'n Play is a portable play pen. The Pack 'n Play makes your baby or toddler's sleeping arrangements on trips safe and simple. While toddlers can sleep in the bottom part of the Pack 'n Play, moms will want to use the bassinet attachment for younger babies.
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Elderberries have a long history as a folk cure for a variety of ailments. Currently, scientific studies are being conducted to test the accuracy of these health claims.
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According to the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as an industrial bleaching agent and a household germ killer. Most of the bottles you buy in stores contain a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution, but special bottles labeled "food grade"
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Kefir is a fermented food rich in yeast and probiotics, or healthy bacteria, that aid digestion. Kefir is typically made by adding kefir grains to an open jar of milk, often raw goat or cow's milk, and allowing the milk to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
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