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Advances in the Technology of ProstheticsWe have come a long way from Ahab’s leg and Captain Hook’s hand. Today, with sufficient resources, limb and extremity prosthetics are remarkable and functional technological achievements.
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Characteristics of Land & Freshwater AnimalsA discussion of the basic characteristics of land and freshwater animals.
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Diagnosis and Treatment for Period Limb Movement a Sleep DisorderOften a spouse or other bed partner will be the first to observe these Periodic Limb Movements (PLMD) which can keep them awake at night.
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Periodic Limb DisorderPeriod Limb Movement and Restless Leg Syndrome are separate disorders though they can occur simultaneously.
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Massage Therapy for AmputeesThere is a need for pain relief in the event of an amputation. Many benefits are attained by performing massage regularly as part of a rehabilitation program.
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Album Review: Out on a Limb by John SamorianReview of John Samorian's new album Out On A Limb
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Radiohead Finds a Powerfully Unique Sound with "The King of Limbs"This is an overview of the album with commentaries on the songs and ideas within. -
The Dangers of Blood ClotsWe've all heard of heart attacks and strokes, but what is peripheral artery disease and why is it important? -
How Long Can a Severed Limb Survive?If you cut off your finger, how long will it "live" until it's reattached?
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The PerfectionistThis is a short story about Detective Lorenzo starting on a strange case. The murderer has left no trace whatsoever behind and this case seems insolvable. This story is not yet complete and will leave you in suspense.
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Love Toils the LandA poem written in the form of a sestina. -
Tips for Adjusting to an Amputation of a LimbTo help understand what type of impact someone may experience when a limb is amputated and for tips on adjusting to an amputation of a limb, I have interviewed therapist Sara Pattavina Moulton.
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Artificial Limbs Make the Phantom Pain Go AwayArtificial limbs may help phantom pain.
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Bones of the Lower LimbThe ankle and foot are composed of a great deal of bones allowing for the movement and support of the foot, as well as the rest of the body. -
Review of Radiohead's "The King of Limbs"A different sort of review. -
Bones of the Upper LimbThe upper limb, more commonly known as the arm can be divided into four regions. Each of these four regions contains even more subdivisions of bones.
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What Independent Bands Can Learn from Radiohead's 'King of Limbs' PreorderHere are a few things that independent bands could learn from Radiohead's King Of Limbs preorder.
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Will Radiohead's Digital Sales Strategy Pay Off Again with 'The King of Limbs?'Will the marketing innovation of digital sales pay off again for British superstars Radiohead? The early release of "The King of Limbs" is getting mostly positive reviews. Will people pay $9 and $14 for the download, though? "In Rainbows" worked out!
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Handling Large Downed Tree Limbs During WinterIf you have a large downed limb (longer than 4 feet) you'll need to call to have it picked up by city services.
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Baby Bird is Out on the Limb! Wake Up and Do Something!Imagine you are blissfully asleep the tranquility is invaded with chaos well the calm approach works best. Just proof the old adage of "let me sleep on it" is less silly but practical with tips on those invasions.
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How to Protect Roadside Trees and Shrubs from Winter Road DamageWhile not always entirely preventable, there are some ways to protect bushes, shrubs and trees that are already planted near the roadside from winter road damage, or things to remember when planting trees of your own.
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How to Hang a Hanging Flower Basket from a TreeWrapping a cord or wire over a limb to hang a planter can damage the tree limb. There is a proper way to hang a basket from a tree that won't damage the tree limb. -
Tourniquet: Not Always a Life or Limb DecisionApplication of a tourniquet to control bleeding is not a life or limb decision in all situations. Learn when it is not and how to use a blood pressure cuff as a tourniquet. -
Review of Results and Discussion Section of Article: Time of Contact and Step Length: The Effect of Limb Length, Running Speed, Load Carrying and InclineIn this paper I summarized, review and critique the Results and Discussion section of a scientific article.
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Bare Branches on Blue Spruce May Be Cytospora CankerCytospora canker is a damaging fungus that will kill blue spruce if left untreated. Here are the symptoms and treatment for an evergreen infected with cytospora canker. -
Build Your Own TreeLove indoor trees? Make them yourself!
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What Exactly is Yoga?The practice of yoga has become very popular in Western society, but few are familiar with its background and its many branches.
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The Beginner's Guide to Making a LongbowWant to build a longbow but don't know how? Let me show you the quick and easy way that I do it. -
Limb-Sparing Surgery Brings Sci Fi to LifeIn what felt like science fiction come to life, my husband's arm was recently reconstructed using an internal spring-loaded titanium rod and prosthetic elbow.
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Phantom Limb SyndromeSome information on the what, how and why of this strange phenomenon.
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Phantom Limbs & Phantom Limb PainPhantom Limbs is not something which most of us will have to deal with. However the effects of phantom limb pain can be devistating for those who do.
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YamaA closer look at Patanjali's first limb of yoga: Yama. Delves into non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, abstinence, and non-greed. -
Experiencing the Sensations of Phantom Limb SyndromeIf you have had a limb or other body part removed, that weird pain or sensation you are feeling is probably real.
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All About Phantom LimbsWhen my husband had his toe amputated in 2006, he started to experience Phantom Limb pain. Through the years it has gotten better but the pain is still very real to him.
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From Hip Replacement to Limb Implants, Here Come the Bionic Pets!From the very first hip replacement in a dog, performed in 1974, to full prosthetic limbs in the 21st century, here is an overview of how our pets are becoming increasingly bionic.
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Yoga's Eight Limbed PathYoga practitioners know about the physical aspects of yoga, but what about some of the deeper, more philosophical aspects that can be applied to any life? Learn more about yoga's eight limbed path. -
Proper Tree and Bush TrimmingA guide to responsible tree and bush trimming. -
What Does it Mean to "Live Your Yoga"?Living Our Yoga, an exploration of the Yamas and Niyamas. Learn more about practicing yoga both on and off the mat.
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Limb Hand - Ultimate Prosthetic Hand Has Been CreatedThe loss of one of your limbs can be a traumatic moment in someone's life. This is why developing prosthetics is big business. The Limb Hand might be the greatest prosthetic created in the past 10 years.
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Traveling with Children Who Have Limb DifferencesA travel guide for those caring for kids with limb differences.
