Iris Tabangcora, M.D.

There is not a more unifying factor among people than a bad case of headache. People’s description of their headache (e.g. sharp, boring, etc.) are as variable as their presumed causes (e.g. bad posture, caffeine withdrawal, etc.) Because of its complicated nature, the International Headache Society classifies headache into primary headaches (i.e. headache and its […]

Trauma caused by falls is one of the most common reasons of emergency room (ER) visits in the United States. For the past decade, incidences of falls and injuries are steadily increasing with more than one out of four old people (aged 65 and above) falling down every year. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control […]

Of all minerals in the body, both calcium and phosphorus are intimately related to the structure and metabolism of bones throughout a lifetime of dynamic remodeling. Remodeling is a continuous process of simultaneous formation and resorption of bones that involve the activity of bone cells called osteoclasts (also known as the “destroyers”) and osteoblasts (also […]

Joint failure, as such when all joint structures undergo damage (e.g. cartilage loss, joint-bridging muscle weakness, sclerosis of bony plates), is the biggest thief of independence. Joint injury in the setting of failure of protective mechanisms has robbed off people of their ability to perform daily activities and lead satisfying, productive lives. Osteoarthritis is the […]

Being the body part that is at most contact with surfaces, the ankle is prone to injuries. Essential for mobility, the ankle is subjected to accumulated stress and trauma from performing activities of daily living to enjoy recreational activities and playing sports. No wonder that 25,000 Americans experience sprained or twisted ankle per day, and […]

Everyone, at some point, has been told to keep their backs straight or else they’re risking themselves to a lifetime of chronic back pains. Yet, slouching has been almost universal among people no matter the age, background, and fitness level. It is deemed easier to maintain and more comfortable over time. So how does something […]

Disclaimer: Healthcreeds is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. What is Posture?  Posture entails the alignment of different body parts in relation to each other at a specific time. Particularly, this involves complex interactions between bones, muscles and the connective tissues that hold them together as […]

Mobility is one of the central functions of humans. For it to be fulfilled, the spine, which is the central component of this function, has to work together with the rest of the musculoskeletal system in an intricate, complex manner to execute the required movements in a pain-free fashion. It has evolved through time to […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis. Unfortunately, for a disease entity that can seriously impair functionality, its cause is still not known. RA is a form of autoimmune disease characterized by symmetric arthritis of several small joints in the body, most commonly those of the hands and the feet. […]

Disclaimer: Healthcreeds is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Gone were the days when the only difference among wheelchairs were sizes, modified to suit the user’s individual measurements. Through advancement in research and technology, a wheelchair can pretty much be tailored to anyone’s needs and lifestyle: […]

Overview When viewed from the side, the spine supporting the back and abdomen follows an S-shaped curve. This shape makes the distribution of weight even and has a significant contribution in balance and flexibility. From the same perspective, there are three normal spine curves, namely: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar (lower back and […]

Largely through medical advancements, we have witnessed an unprecedented growth of the United States' older population. The number of people aged 65 and above will double in the next 40 years and may comprise a quarter of the total population. This shift poses both opportunities and challenges in different sectors, particularly in health, social, and […]

Background The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mobility as the ability to move around in the environment and maintain body positions. This also encompasses handling and moving objects as well as moving around using transportation. Preserving this function, particularly in the elderly population, is vital in maintaining the quality of life.  In […]