According to WHO, musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs are the second largest contributors to disabilities, affecting thousands of people each year.  These are injuries or repetitive strain of the musculoskeletal system that impact the body’s functional movements. These include injuries of the ligaments, soft tissue, cartilage, muscles, tendons, and nerves. What Causes MSDs? Your chances of having a musculoskeletal disorder depend on: Age:The older you are, the more at risk you are for developing an MSD. Occupation:The type of work you do on a daily basis (e.g. lifting heavy [...]

Stem cell therapy (STC) has come a long way ever since it’s conception over a century ago by Alexander Maximow. However, because of the ongoing research and continuously evolving scientific theories regarding STC treatment, people still have some confusion about this form of treatment. Here are three STC therapy myths, debunked. 1. Stem Cells Are Only Harvested From Embryos While stem cells have been associated with embryonic stem cells, the fact of the matter is it is just one type of stem cells studied in medicine. The use of [...]

Bone marrow is typically considered to be the ultimate source of obtaining autologous stem cells. However, the adipose tissue, too, contains a high concentration of stem cells that may be used to treat musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. […]

Musculoskeletal injuries are not just painful and uncomfortable, but they also affect your range of motion. In doing so, they reduce the quality of your overall movement and functioning. Here are three of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. […]

Over 100 million individuals around the world suffer from osteoarthritis, and the most common joint affected is the knee joint, form of which occurs in the knee joint.