Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel
The elbow is an underappreciated joint that brings many daily tasks within your reach.
The elbow is an underappreciated joint that brings many daily tasks within your reach.
Ridges in fingernails can run horizontally or vertically.1 They are common and harmless, but some fingernail ridges—particularly horizontal ones—can indicate a health problem such as a thyroid issue.
For some people, going for a run can trigger what's known as a "runner's high," a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far less pleasant: a headache.
For people with osteoarthritis (often called the "wear and tear" form of arthritis), golf helps maintain joint range of motion, strength and endurance, and contributes to mental health and well-being.
Baseball pitching induces a large elbow valgus load, stressing the ulnar collateral ligament. Flexor-pronator mass contraction contributes to valgus stability; however, repetitive baseball pitching may weaken the flexor-pronator mass contractile function. The present study investigated the effects of repetitive baseball pitching on the medial valgus stability measured using ultrasonography.