How Your Brain Responds to Pain
This Infographic shows the steps a brain goes through during an injury to produce a pain response. It shows the difference between acute and chronic pain.
How You Can Help Prevent Knee ACL Knee Injuries
Over 200,000 people sustain anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries every year, and ACL reconstructions are some of the most common procedures implemented in the United States. More young individuals than ever are afflicted with such injuries, and young athletes who...
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Meniscal Tears
The knee joint is one of the largest in the body, rivaling others in complexity and importance. Since it is so vital to movement, it is quite easy to injure the knee through simple actions or athletic endeavors. Part of the reason it can sustain so many problems is...
Fascinating Facts About Your Brain
The brain has about 86 billion neurons which transmit information via electrical and chemical signals. To communicate this information the brain requires 100 trillion connections which are called synapses. In the past 30,000 years the human brain has shrunk by about...
Yoga Poses to Help with Back Pain
Performing these simple yoga poses to help with common nagging back pain you may have. Stretching slowly and deliberately using non impact moves can help strengthen muscles around damaged or sore vertebrae and provide welcome relief to constant pain. If you have back...
Fatigue and How To Overcome Lack of Energy
Dealing with fatigue is a burdensome problem that only gets worse the more you try to overcome the condition. Here are some helpful tips to follow if you are overtaken by fatigue. Conditions Causing Fatigue General Pain Sleep Disorders Substance Abuse...
Dr. Estess Team Physician for US U-20 Women’s National Soccer Team
Dr. Estess is set to travel to Honduras as team physician for United States Under-20 Women’s National Soccer Team. Dr. Allyson Estess will be headed to San Pedro Sula, Honduras this Friday as the team physician for the US Under-20 Women’s Soccer Team as they...
Comparison Between a Healthy Knee Joint and Knee Osteoarthritis
As our bodies age we unfortunately experience more health problems, and one of these is arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and the third-leading cause of disability. By age 65, half the population has OA and this number expected to...
Why You Need Calcium for Strong and Healthy Bones
This infographic show how calcium is the a key to strong bones and lifelong bone health. Get healthier bones and joints by eating more foods that are high in vitamins and minerals. Tips for preventing bone loss Exercise is essential to build and maintain strong...
Understanding and Preventing Common Knee Injuries
The knee is an integral joint in terms of movement, but this joint absorbs much impact while it supports the weight of the body.
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