Overuse strain injury: progressive conditions respond to simple care

Article Abstract:

Overuse strain or repetitive use injuries are common among people who use the same motions on a regular basis and do not pay attention to the position of their body. Pain is often the first symptom, and immediate care, such as resting and immobilizing the area useful to prevent further injury.

Care and treatment, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury

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Pacemakers: new 'rate-adaptive' models respond to your activity level

Article Abstract:

Rate-adaptive pacemakers sense changes in the user's level of physical activity and adapt the heartbeat accordingly, allowing the user to lead a more normal life. They work by detecting body motions, changes in breathing or changes in body temperature.

Innovations

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Pacemakers

Article Abstract:

Some 500,000 people in the US are fitted with pacemakers to regulate their heartbeat. An overview of how the device works and how it is fitted is given. A related article explaining the myths and realities of the pacemaker is also included.

Usage

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