Most people receive adequate nutrition through healthful, well-balanced diets that consist of solid foods. For individuals with stomach and bowel conditions – such as cancer or Crohn's disease, a regular diet may not always be possible. For this reason, liquid diets exist.
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To be a personal trainer at Planet Fitness, you will need a nationally recognized personal training certification, current CPR/AED certification and a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals.
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Bone spurs are often referred to a osteophytes and can form on any bone, joint, ligament or tendon in your body.
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Leg pain has a number of causes, from exercise to nerve damage caused by an injury or diabetes. It may also be the result of a condition known as restless leg syndrome -- or RLS.
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Torn tendons in your big toe can be the result of turf toe -- the result of excessively bending your big toe upward. Torn big toe tendons also can be the result of stubbing your big toe, spraining your toe or occur in conjunction with a big toe fracture.
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Knee pain is one of the most common reasons for a doctor's visit, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Many individuals experience a burning knee pain as the result of exercise.
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Itchy skin can be uncomfortable and have a number of causes, including dry skin, allergies, eczema, lice, hives, chickenpox, anemia, cancer, pregnancy, allergic reactions and nerve disorders. Scratching is likely your first instinct when you have an itch. Scratching often provides temporary relief.
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Urinary tract infections are very common bacterial infections that can affect men and women of all ages, although they are 10 times more common in women than in men, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These infections require the treatment of a physician.
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Urinary tract infections -- also referred to as UTIs -- are common bacterial infections of the bladder. These infections can affect anyone, but are most common in females. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, females are twice as likely as males to develop UTIs.
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Wrist sprains, which cause damage to the ligaments in your wrist, often are the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand. Wrist sprains can occur during sports, recreation or daily activities. If you have sprained your wrist, you may experience swelling, pain, tenderness and bruising.
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Many small bones make up the supporting structure for your hands, fingers and wrists. When excessive force is applied to your hand, from a fall for example, the small bones are susceptible to becoming fractured. A hand fracture may cause pain, swelling and decreased ability to use the affected hand.
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A tendon is a thick fibrous cord that attaches your muscles to your bones. You have tendons in your feet, ankles, elbows, shoulders and knees.
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Your teenage years come with a lot of pressures, including the pressures to fit in and do well in school. With school, sports, activities and maybe even a part-time job, finding the time to lead a healthy lifestyle can be difficult.
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Plantar fasciitis involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue in your foot known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause of heel pain.
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The extensor tendons are the tendons that run across the top of the foot and attach into the toes. These tendons function to pull the foot upward and work with the resistance of the Achilles tendons, as well as the calf muscles that aid in moving the foot downward.
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Shin splints cause pain and tenderness along the inside edge of your tibia bone -- the large bone located in your lower leg. This condition is also referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome, and is often the result of participation in vigorous exercise or sports, including running, dancing and military training.
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A brachial plexus injury is an injury to the nerves that travel from your neck down to your arms, according to the University of Michigan Health System. The nerves linked to your spinal cord that allow your limbs to move and have sensation are called peripheral nerves.
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Bruised ribs may make it difficult for you to participate in your regular exercise routine. Your 24 ribs serve to protect your vital organs and are also interconnected with the spinal cord and breast bone. As a result, bruised ribs can affect the way your entire body functions.
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Hemorrhoids, a painful condition that causes swelling and inflammation in the veins of your lower rectum and anus, can occur as the result of pregnancy or straining during a bowel movement.
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While contact lenses are designed to enhance your vision, they can also cause problems with your eyes. Dry eyes and irritation are common issues that occur in contact lens wearers, according to the American Optometric Association.
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