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Venous Thromboembolism is a combination of two medical conditions: Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (What Is Venous Thromboembolism?).Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) happens when a blood clots in a deep vein, usually in the legs. When DVT occurs it is usually brought on by being immobile because of travel, bed rest (due to surgery), hormone therapy, or pregnancy. Also having a medical condition that affects how the blood clots can cause DVT.DVT can be serious when a blood clot in the veins …

When back pain hits, its no fun! Pain in the back can come on suddenly and for what seems to be no reason at all. You can be fine one minute and then the next your back is hurting. When you have an achy back it may seem like a good idea to binge watch your favorite show while you're resting your back and letting it heal. But the opposite may be true. It could be more beneficial to go to physical therapy to decrease your back pain, increase your ability to function, and to prevent further problem …

A large number of people are turning to health coaches to help them overcome bad habits and to acquire new health habits. Perhaps you could benefit from a a health coach? What is a Health Coach?A health coach is a personal guide and cheerleader when it comes to implementing changes to live a healthy lifestyle. Health coaches generally will address six key areas of wellness and health: StressSmokingNutritionActivitySleepTime ManagementHealth coaches understand that if one of these are …

Manual muscle testing (MMT) is an assessment used by medical professionals to grade muscle strength and function of various muscles. This assessment can be done without modern day devices that take various measurements to determine muscle strength. Historically, before devices were used, manual muscle tests were given when a practitioner provided resistance against the muscle or muscle groups being tested. based on how the patient performed against the practitioner's resistance, a test grade/sco …

Kinesiology involves studying physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. In essence, it's the science of human movement. Kinesiologists are human movement specialists who provide services to the public by applying the sciences of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and psychomotor behavior. Kinesiologists study the principles of movement management, injury prevention, exercise improvement, and general wellness. Much of this is related to sports science. General …