Sesamoiditis is an overuse and compression injury involving chronic inflammation of the sesamoid bones and its tendons.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has established contraindications to exercise during pregnancy and exercise recommendations for women without risk of adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes. Equipped with an understanding of the signs and symptoms of exercise cessation, pregnant women can exercise safely during pregnancy within these recommendations. Women who...

Finger sprains occur when a finger joint is strained beyond its normal range of motion and a ligament is damaged.

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a forward slippage of a lumbar vertebral body that is the result of degeneration and alteration of the facet joints in conjunction with degenerative changes to the intervertebral disc (normal drying of the disc with aging).IntroductionBy definition, the lamina and pars interarticularis remained intact. This condition most...

Introduction: Unraveling a Silent BurdenEndometriosis is a condition as enigmatic as it is debilitating. Affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, it is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity—most commonly on the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum, or bowel....

The Effects of Anabolic Steroids on the Brain: An In-Depth Analysis Based on Scientific ResearchIntroductionAnabolic steroids, synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone, exert profound effects on the body, and their impact extends to the brain. These substances are often misused by athletes and bodybuilders to enhance muscle...

The repercussions of pandemics on the economy and public health are phenomena that transcend time. When comparing the 1918 influenza and the current COVID-19 pandemic, striking similarities emerge, influencing not only the global economy but also the way osteopathic practitioners interact with their audiences. This in-depth analysis will highlight more parallels...