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  2. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    Dislocations can occur in any major joint (shoulder, knees, etc.) or minor joint (toes, fingers, etc.). The most common joint dislocation is a shoulder dislocation. [1] Treatment for joint dislocation is usually by closed reduction, that is, skilled manipulation to return the bones to their normal position. Reduction should only be performed by ...

  3. Joint lock - Wikipedia

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    A joint lock is a grappling technique involving manipulation of an opponent's joints in such a way that the joints reach their maximal degree of motion and hyperextension.. In judō these are referred to as kansetsu-waza (関節技, "joint locking technique" [1]) and in Chinese martial arts as chin na, which literally means "catching and locking".

  4. Hypermobility (joints) - Wikipedia

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    Abnormal joint proprioception (an impaired ability to locate body parts in space and/or monitor an extended joint) These abnormalities cause abnormal joint stress, meaning that the joints can wear out, leading to osteoarthritis. The condition tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic basis for at least some forms of hypermobility.

  5. Is cracking your joints a harmful habit? Here’s what the ...

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    People with arthritis usually experience this type of popping joints, he adds. In addition, people with joint dislocation may also hear a snap or pop when a healthcare professional returns the ...

  6. Ligamentous laxity - Wikipedia

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    Ligamentous laxity, or ligament laxity, is a cause of chronic body pain characterized by loose ligaments.When this condition affects joints in the entire body, it is called generalized joint hypermobility, which occurs in about ten percent of the population, and may be genetic.

  7. Woman Paralyzed by Falling Tree Can Move Again Thanks to ...

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    Center for Neurotechnology/YouTube. Quadriplegic Jessie Owen can move her arms enough to paint after trying a new device that restores movement to those with spinal injuries.

  8. Small joint manipulation - Wikipedia

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    Most small joint manipulation is done on the hands or feet to hyperextend joints as part of a pain compliance strategy. The basic techniques of small-joint manipulation involve grabbing and bending back one or more fingers/toes and by applying pressure to the wrist/ankle joints that disrupt the interconnectivity of the system of smaller joints within.

  9. Is cracking your joints a harmful habit? Here’s what the ...

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    There’s even a medical name for that crackling, clicking or popping sound your joints make: crepitus. Here's what causes it.