Arthroscopy (ahr-THROS-skuh-pe) is a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems. During arthroscopy, a surgeon examines and, in many cases, repairs your injured or diseased joint with the help of an optical instrument called an arthroscope. An arthroscope consists of a light source, a lens system, and bundled glass or plastic fibers (fiber optics) to carry light to the area being examined. These parts are encased in a tube, usually about one-eighth of an inch (4 mm) in diameter. A video camera attached to the arthroscope relays the view from within your joint to a video monitor. Because the arthroscope is so narrow, your surgeon needs only a small incision to place it in your joint.

Doctors use arthroscopy to help diagnose and treat a variety of joint conditions — most commonly those affecting the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and wrist — in people of all ages.

In diagnosis, arthroscopy is the definitive examination, typically performed after X-rays and other imaging studies have left some diagnostic questions unanswered. Often, arthroscopy is also used to assess the results of earlier joint surgery, or to supplement some types of standard (“open”) orthopedic surgery.

Conditions treated with arthroscopy include:

• Bone spurs or loose bone fragments
• Damaged or torn cartilage
• Inflamed joint linings
• Joint infections
• Torn ligaments
• Scarring or tissue overgrowth within joints

Source: www.mayoclinic.com

For more information on arthroscopy, visit www.arthroscophil.com.

(by: Jun Castillo)

Suffering from muscle or joint pain? Don’t let pain get in your way of living an active lifestyle. Physical therapy is an easy and conservative way of managing simple muscle and joint pains. But what is physical therapy?

Physical therapy is an allied health discipline under physical medicine, which is a well-known branch of rehabilitation medicine. Also known as Physiotherapy, physical therapy also refers to the use of physical agents such as water, heat, electricity, cold, exercises, traction, massage, mobilization, maneuvers, and manipulation in treating various neuromusculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary problems. It also helps improve muscle strength, realign bones, and restore range of motion, utilizes techniques to restore foundation of individuals’ movements and functions.

As rust corrupts iron, so does bodily pains weakens man; now, wouldn’t you like to enjoy the fruits of your bearing?So why let a simple body pain stop you from doing what you want? With physical therapy, you can enjoy a continual pain-free active lifestyle.

For more information, call our hotline at 751-HWAY (4929) or log on to www.bodytherafix.com

Dr. Miko Zozobrado, a physician trained in Occupational Medicine, emphasizes points during his lecture entitled “Ain’t Overweight – Obesity and Fitness” before the Infocom employees held last November 12, 2007 at Infocom Pasong Tamo.

This is part of a series of lectures and Booth activities pertaining to the Wellness Program initiated by MEDI-access for corporate clients.

Last November 8, 2007 FPD Asia Property Services, Inc signed agreement with HMC, Inc for the enrollment of its employees to MEDI-access program.

FPD Asia Property Services, Inc is the pioneer in property management services industry and is currently the leader with over 1.5 million square meters of gross floor area in its managed portfolio. The company has been a loyal client of Healthway Medical for years and been depending on it for its employee’s outpatient benefits. This year they have signed contract with Healthway for the MEDI-access program to manage their inpatient benefit as well.

(Sitting L-R: Ms. Alma Adriano – New Business Officer, Healthway; Ms. Noreen Arellano – Sales Manager, Healthway; Ms. Elizabeth G. Rabuy – Director and General Manager, FPD Asia, Ms Jaqueline Tañada-Tierra, Operations Manager for MEDI-access)

(Standing L-R: Ms. Jessica Petalver – HR Manager; Ms. Sarah Delgado – Building Manager (former HR Manager); Mr. Cris Bautista – Customer Care Officer)