Before Charles and Ray Eames sculpted plywood into undulating furniture, they refined their techniques on medical devices. During World War II, the United States Navy engaged the American design duo ...

Metal splints for broken leg bones, originally invented by a veterinary for use on dogs, have proved so effective in treating human fractures that the U.S. Navy is now buying 1,000 of them a month.

The Splint Kit from David Medical Products contains a wrist splint, arm splint, leg splint,elbow/ankle splint and waterproof carrying bag. All splints are made of a light neoprene material and have an ...

One of the reasons we love walking so much is that in addition to its plethora of health benefits, it poses little risk of injury or pain. With that said, it is possible to become sore from strolling.

Stretches that target your calves, tibia muscles, and Achilles tendons may help relieve shin splint pain. Other measures, such as rest, icing, foam rolling, and low impact exercises, can also support ...

FORKS – A prison inmate is healing well after he was brought to the local hospital with a broken leg splinted with chain saw parts. The inmate, whose name has not been released by the Department of ...