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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Upper Leg Pain

Car features may help drivers' pain, reduced ability

October 03, 2008
Experts at auto club AAA have compiled a list of vehicle features that can help drivers adapt to the visual, physical, and mental changes that people frequently encounter as they age. The list, "Smart Features for Mature Drivers," addresses auto features that help with diminished vision, arthritic hands, hip and leg pain, and limited upper-body range of motion. The list also provides examples of vehicles that have these features. Read more »

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Tip #6 for Sore Feet - Buff Up Your Butt!
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...including the feet. Everything starts to turn inward. The thigh bone rotates inward causing... Read more »

Health Guide

Sciatica: What is it?
“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...events – half of them because of leg pain or chafing. The study was published in the June 1999 issue of the Journal of the... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Introduction
...arteries that supply the legs and feet. The narrowing causes a decrease in blood flow. Symptoms include leg pain, numbness, cold legs or feet, and muscle pain in the thighs, calves or feet. Read more »
Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease
...undiagnosed.Intermittent ClaudicationClaudication comes from the Latin word "to limp."Claudication iscrampy, leg pain that occurs duringexercise, especially walking. The pain is due to... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
...of appetite or feeling of fullness even after a very light mealUnusual vaginal bleedingBack pain or leg painBased on the symptoms and physical examination, the doctor may order pelvic imaging... Read more »

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