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Calcium, Vitamin D and Bone Health: Should You Take Supplements?

Feb 28, 2018 · UHN · Bones & Joints

How many times have you heard the message that Americans—particularly older adults—need adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D for bone health? Major fractures of the hip or spine, often as the result of a fall, can send people to hospitals and nursing homes and raise the risk of disability … Read More

Easing Shoulder Pain

Feb 28, 2018 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Your shoulder has a wider range of motion than any of your other joints, but it’s also more susceptible to injury. Consider its structure, and you’ll understand why, says Nicholas Beatty, DO, FAAPMR, CAQSM, RMSK, a sports medicine physician at Mount Sinai Downtown Union Square. “The shoulder is made of … Read More

Q&A: Spinal Fusion; Whole Grains; Underactive Thyroid

Feb 27, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Q. My orthopedic surgeon has suggested that spinal fusion may be my answer to years of battling back pain. What can I expect from fusion? A. Back problems have a number of causes, including muscle strains, herniated disks, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and others. After nonsurgical measures, such as physical therapy, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Calcium Supplements; Vitamin D; C. Diff; Vision Loss

Feb 27, 2018 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Fractures. A meta-analysis of community-dwelling (i.e., those who live independently, not in group homes or nursing homes) older adults determined that neither supplemental calcium nor vitamin D is associated with fracture prevention or reduced risk. Findings were the same for the supplements singly … Read More

Good Foot Health Is Essential for Overall Wellness

Feb 27, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Ailments that affect your feet can interfere with your ability to stay mobile and independent, so it’s important to monitor your foot health and take action if problems develop. “Common conditions that cause foot pain include bunions and plantar fasciitis,” notes John J. Doolan, DPM, FACFAS, clinical assistant professor of … Read More

Ankle Sprains, Strains, and Fractures

Feb 26, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Tripping on a rug or stumbling during a fatiguing tennis match can both result in a twisted, injured ankle. But what actually happens when you twist that ankle? You’ve probably heard of sprains and strains, but given how similar these words are, it’s easy to confuse them. These terms define … Read More

Resources

Feb 8, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Bones & Joints

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Feb 8, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Bones & Joints

9. Arthritis Self-Management: Taking Care of Yourself

Feb 8, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Bones & Joints

Living with arthritis can be tough: It may affect you physically and emotionally, and it can have an impact on all areas of your life. Self-management is about taking control, making good decisions, advocating for yourself, and learning to stay positive when things get difficult. When it comes to arthritis … Read More

8. Exercise and Complementary Therapies for Arthritis

Feb 8, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Bones & Joints

For many people with arthritis, drug treatment is only part of their day-to-day disease management. Exercise, supplements, splints, assistive devices, dietary change, and alternative and thermal therapies offer patients the opportunity to take control of their arthritis and improve their quality of life. The field of exercise and alternative therapies … Read More

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