Latest Peripheral Joint Headlines

Thawing Frozen Shoulders

In an earlier article, we look at what frozen shoulder was all about. In this article, we will look at some treatment... Read more »

February 10, 2010

What’s freezing up your shoulder?

There are many types of shoulder conditions, but one in particular can creep up on you without you remembering... Read more »

February 6, 2010

Heel Ergonomics – Part II

This interview continues from Handbag Ergonomics – Part I MCR: Can high-heeled shoes change the way a person... Read more »

February 3, 2010

Tennis Elbow in Children?

There are some kids, between 2-5 years old, who might complain of pain over the outside of their elbow, a common... Read more »

January 15, 2010

Tendon Disorders: Inflammation and Degeneration

One common form of musculoskeletal injury is tendon-related disorders like tennis elbow and Achilles tendonitis.... Read more »

January 8, 2010


Research News on Joint Pain

Advance in understanding body?s natural defenses-Researchers in the UK have made a new advance in understanding how the body fights certain types of

Strong period pain and excess weight in childhood increases risk of endometriosis, study finds-Scientists in Australia have identified a new link between strong period pain experienced in

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome not more likely to develop polyps, colon cancer-Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or

Another serious eye disease, uveitis, linked to smoking-Smoking is already a known risk factor for age-related macular degeneration, cataract and thyroid

Regular exercise reduces patient anxiety by 20 percent, study finds-The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make