The Patient's Page.We are excited to introduce a new component to the Southern Medical Journal--The Patient's Page. In an effort to provide continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). to our patient population, each issue will contain a condensed con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. version of various Journal articles which we feel are most likely to be of interest to your patients. We hope that this information will be useful in the facilitation of more open communication between patient and physician. Shoulder Pain Bilateral shoulder pain, often referred to as "frozen shoulder," may actually be an early warning sign of Parkinson disease Parkinson Disease Definition Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. . Trampoline trampoline Resilient sheet or web (often of nylon) supported by springs in a metal frame and used as a springboard and landing area in tumbling. Trampolining is an individual sport of acrobatic movements performed after rebounding into the air from the trampoline. Injuries Children who experience numbness and weakness in their hand following a trampoline injury to their arm should be followed closely. If the symptoms don't subside within three months, referral to a specialist may be necessary. Hunting Injuries Tree-stand accidents are a major cause of severe injury, including paralysis and even death. Tips To Avoid Injury: 1. Never climb into your tree stand with your firearm or backpack. Climb safely into the stand before hoisting your equipment onto the platform. Lower the equipment before exiting the tree stand. 2. Always wear your safety harness. Falls may occur upon recoil from the firearm, falling asleep, sneezing To verbally tell somebody about a new and interesting Web site. See viral marketing. , losing your balance, or losing consciousness. 3. Always carry a cell phone or a two-way radio, and let family members or fellow hunters know where you are and when you plan on returning home. Some falls are not terribly serious, but a hunter with a broken leg who isn't found for several hours can face further complications from exposure. 4. If possible, hunt with a partner. There is safety in numbers. Sports Injuries Sports Injuries Definition Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons). Ah, summer ... a time for swimming, hiking, biking ... and pain? Although most of us would never attempt a 5K run without adequate practice, too many of us think nothing of spending the entire day playing volleyball with the kids or spending hours biking around the park. As a result, injuries are common, and too often are ignored until further damage has been done. That painful ankle may actually be a sprain sprain, stretching or wrenching of the ligaments and tendons of a joint, often with rupture of the tissues but without dislocation. Sprains occur most commonly at the ankle, knee, or wrist joints, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the involved joint. , and your aching shoulder could be a symptom of a dislocation. The majority of sports injuries can be treated with rest, ice, and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, but the following symptoms require a trip to your physician: * Extreme swelling or bruising * Pain in knees on climbing stairs * Pain on flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. of the knee * "Giving way" or "sliding" of the knee * Hearing or feeling a "pop" or "snap" in ankle, knee or shoulder * Hands which turn cold, blue, pale or white on the side of a traumatized shoulder * Ankle deformity * Severe to moderate pain in one of your extremities * Inability to put weight on your foot * Numbness or tingling tin·gle v. tin·gled, tin·gling, tin·gles v.intr. 1. To have a prickling, stinging sensation, as from cold, a sharp slap, or excitement: tingled all over with joy. which lasts after the initial injury |
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