Injuries

This is a review of the LimbO waterproof arm protector.

Have you lost sensation in your finger after a deep cut that required stitches? Scroll to the middle to learn how I restored feeling in my numb finger after the stitches were removed. I have included my whole experience, for those who want to learn more about what to expect when you get stitches.

I have been rehabilitating from my traumatic brain injury (TBI) for almost 10 months, during which time I have learned that doing certain things daily helps me a lot with my symptoms. This is not medical advice by any means, just what I have found that helps me.

We all take our feet for granted until something goes wrong. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot and heel pain, but it can easily be treated. However, as always, prevention is the best treatment.

I am a survivor of traumatic brain injury who now works as a case manager with disabled adults. This article covers both my experience as well as that of one of my clients.

Over the course of one weekend I managed to break one ankle and sprain the other. This is the story of my treatment and recovery.

All my life, I have been told I must have "big brains to hold all that smartness in." Little did I know this was actually true.

Sever's disease is a horrible name that makes parents and gymnasts cringe. Despite its name, Sever's disease is a common gymnastics injury, and it can be easily managed.

The causes, signs, and symptoms of having foot drop. This article is about my personal experience dealing with foot drop.

In this article, I share the experience I've had so far gathering equipment and developing a do-it-yourself physical therapy program for my broken wrist.

The saga of dealing with a broken wrist while poor.

With a broken leg or ankle you have limited mobility and freedom. Here are some tips for how to survive 6 weeks or more that are required for your injury to heal.

Getting around with an injured ankle can be a challenge. Based on my own experience, I hope to help you through this difficult time.

I know how to cope with having a broken ankle and going through the recovery process. I have broken my left ankle twice in my life: once when I was a kid and again as an adult. The first time was a hairline fracture, but the second time was more serious.

Learn how I successfully resolved my plantar fasciitis pain, including ten non-standard techniques that reduced my symptoms and got me back on my feet.

An explanation of effective treatment options to help relieve plantar fasciitis foot pain and inflammation. For me, I found that the cure was actually free and easy.

Tendinosis is a degeneration of the collagen fibers of a tendon. It is caused by a repetitive micro-trauma. Unlike tendinitis, there is no inflammation. This is my story.

From broken patella to walking again, here are some tips, strategies, and products that have helped me cope with and recover from my injury.

I had carpal tunnel surgery. Later, another doctor discovered Cervical Radiculopathy—herniated discs in my neck. That was the reason for my hand getting numb.

I had a complete tear of the Supraspinatus Tendon of the rotator cuff and I discovered treatment does not always require surgery. This is about my experience.

You just never know how much one little thing can change your life.

When I broke my ankle, the repair involved inserting a plate and screws. After my recovery, I had to make a decision: should I have the surgery to remove them? This is what I learned from my research.

Injuring part of the hand can cause long-term pain if not treated correctly in the initial stages. Learn how a mere pinky injury affected my life, and what I did about it.

A plaster cast encases some part of the wearer's body and causes all sorts of unanticipated results. Here are some tips to make your experience somewhat easier.

Resting the brain doesn't come naturally to children, yet rest is needed for concussion recovery. This list helped us relieve boredom when our daughter had a concussion.

If you hit your head hard and are now feeling foggy, having head pain, or having trouble remembering, you may have a concussion. Check these symptoms and see if you need to go to the doctor.

How I dealt with a dislocated kneecap.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and recovery time for a broken wrist. After breaking both of my wrists in an accident, I began the long journey toward recovery.