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First Aid For a Shoulder Dislocation

What Is a Dislocation? A dislocation is when a joint, most often the shoulder or knee, is moved out of its normal position. A dislocation is different from a fracture because there is no bone damage, only tendon and muscle damage. This can be caused by direct impact or hyperextension. Dislocations are common in sports, …

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Hot vs. Cold Therapy

Pain is a very common affliction, with approximately 10% of the world’s population experiencing some form of chronic pain. Sometimes people decide to treat or require pain treatment without the use of medication, and the best way to do so is with hot and cold therapy. One of the ways to do this is with …