Treatment options of a knee ligament injury can depend on a number of things including which ligament is injured, the severety of the injury, and how physically active the person is. The diagram above shows the bones and ligaments that make up the synovial hinge joint, commonly known as the knee. The four bones that make up the knee joint are the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), the fibula (lateral shin bone), and the patella (knee cap). Connective tissue known as articulating…
heals. CAUSES • A direct blow to the wrist. • Falling on an outstretched hand. • Trauma, such as a car accident or a fall. RISK FACTORS Risk factors for Colles fracture include: • Participating in contact and high-risk sports, such as skiing, biking, and ice skating. • Smoking. • Drinking more than three alcoholic beverages per…
5 Exercises That Burn the Most Calories You love the ‘muscle burn’ after an energetic workout, but wonder if that burn is benefitting your waistline. Whether you’re a gym bunny or prefer sweating it out in the comfort of your own home, most fitness gurus tend to agree, there are a few key exercises that burn the most calories. Jump to It Jumping rope targets more muscle groups than jogging, challenges your balance and coordination and just 10 minutes of jumping provides the same fitness…
running the camp since it opened which was in 2001. He says that “It’s about taking kids to the extreme, the kids who have difficulties with extremes in everyday life”. The type of extreme sports and activities they do is Rafting, Rock climbing, skiing, rope course and much more. I think this was a great idea because when the kids get out to the real world they'll have the power to be in control of their situation. With this said , extreme sports play a bigger role than just risk…
This summer, I went tubing with my cousins (and aunts. and uncles. but the cousins were the majority). It was… interesting. We started off bright and early (well, not very early; some people decided to stay up late) from the campgrounds we had slept in the previous night. (In case you didn’t know, Montana gets really, really cold at night. Even if it normally doesn’t become quite so frigid, it did that night. I was not prepared and froze while my over-prepared tent mate of a cousin boiled in…
Drive 20 minutes to arrive at the stunning Snow Valley Mountain, where you can enjoy thrilling days of skiing during the winter months. It’s only a 5-minute trip to Lake Arrowhead, which offers a boat tour, fishing, swimming, and many other activities! Stop by the Welcome Center in the village to see all of the beautiful hiking opportunities that are offered…
Milka is the world-famous brand of chocolate and other confectionery originally coming from Germany. The products of Milka are loved by millions of people because of the company`s approach to the production and to the customers. This confectionery is well-known, because Milka makes its sweets choosing only top-quality fresh raw materials showing respect and establishing a close connection to customers. This caring approach is appreciated and valued by Milka`s customers. Milka is a brand…
continued to stand motionless in the snow. Finally, forty minutes later when every mitten and hat had managed to make its way into the car, summoned by my parents who were anxious to get home, I slid into the car. Wiped out from the long weekend of skiing in Wisconsin, my entire family sat silently in their seats. The snow spattered down onto the windshield of the car. I watched the the wiper sweep the snow off the window. I looked outside only to see a swirl of white. My eyes locked onto…
Situated on about 1,000 acres of land and about 2500 acres of water, Portage Lakes State Park in Ohio is a wonderful park for fishing, camping, or to just get away from it all. Featuring a number of lakes for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching, Portage Lakes is a unique state park offering something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Portage Lakes State Park touches both Akron and Canton making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in this serene area. Portage…
“Invitation to a Murder” essay The title is an example. The men believed they were going to witness a physical murder, an attack. Eleanor Abbott had several weapons arranged upon a table: a kitchen knife, a wire, a pipe, a gun, and a bottle with skull and crossbones. However, instead of assaulting him, Eleanor only failed to give him his medicine. Gregory had a weak heart that needed a certain elixir to stay at a steady rate. Without the imperative medicine, Gregory’s heart would soon give out.…