What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy (or Physical Therapy) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. It includes the provision of services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of ageing or that of injury or disease. The method of Physiotherapy sees full and functional movement as at the heart of what it means to be healthy.
Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. It involves the interaction between physical clients, families and care givers, in a process of assessing movement potential and in establishing agreed upon goals and objectives using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.
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Portable Cable Table for Sports Massage and Physiotherapy Massage | Beautelle's Uk made massage couches are suitable for heavy duty massage and are readily portable.Osborne 200 Cable Table Series - available in Beechwood or Aluminium Finishes| Generous 27" width | flexible height range | tensor cable system. Accessories include - Face Cradle & Arm Support |
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IncostressAn innovation designed by women for women.Controls incontinence and helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.How Incostress worksWorn the same way as a tampon, it gently supports the urethra and bladder neck bringing these into a natural anatomical position. If the user coughs, sneezes or places any exersion on the |
| What does it take to work in the world of healthcare?
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As opposed to many industries, the field of healthcare continues to grow and add jobs. By adding over 4 million jobs in the last 10 years, the field has proved to be recession resistant. That's just one of the reasons why job seekers continue to look for employment |
| Plantar Fasciitis - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Plantar fascia ligament connects your heel to the toes. If you have been experiencing pain from the moment you get up and step onto your feet, then this ligament may have well experienced an injury called plantar fasciitis.
This injury is usually caused by the overuse, strain, or even |
| How to deal with Runner's Knee
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Runner’s Knee is one of the most painful and common injuries for runners, hence its nickname. In medical terms, runner’s knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS in official medical language. The pain will be slightly above or below the kneecap and under the bone itself. You might |
| Living Life with Autism and Its Treatment Options
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Autism is basically a disability that affects the development of the children as they grow. The capability to function normally and relate with outside world is hampered with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The disorder mainly affects social skills, actions and communication or speech of the child.
They are very |
| What is Tui Na?
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Tui Na is a type of Oriental bodywork which has been used in China for more than 2,000 years. Diagnosis and treatment are based on the same principles as acupuncture - the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians. Specific techniques are used |
| The Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children
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There is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the “lack” of proven antitussive effects and |
| How do I know if I need hip replacement surgery?
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It is certainly true that not everyone with hip joint pain needs a total hip replacement, but when your quality of life grows increasingly diminished due to hip joint pain, it may be advisable to consider your options for hip replacement surgery. Ultimately, it’s up to you to |
| Massage for Marathon Runners
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Frozen shoulder, also known as “adhesive capsulitis”, is a restrictive condition that can be painful and frequently affects abduction and external rotation of the shoulder joint. It affects more women than men, and usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 65. In the past, it was thought |
| Tension headache: A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture
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Tension headache
A clinical study of its treatment by acupuncture
by Emad Tukmachi and Firhaas Tukmachi
ABSTRACT
The Western medical treatment of tension headache often encounters difficulties with regard to clinical diagnosis, treatment and financial costs. In this preliminary clinical study, 22 patients suffering from tension headache were randomly selected and treated |
| What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful, progressive, rheumatic disease mainly of the spine. It has an average disease onset of twenty-three years old and a male/female ratio of 3:1. It very often has a humiliating period of misdiagnosis of approximately eight years, because it is not well understood outside |
| Children's Health - How to Treat Autism in a Conventional Perspective
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I. DefinitionConventional medicine is also known as Western medicine. It is a system of medical approach in which medical doctor and other health professionals such as nurses, medical technician and specialists and therapists, etc. use medication, radiation, medical equipments or surgery to treat symptoms of disease and diseases.II. |
| Physical Problems Healed through Emotional Healing
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Physical Healing through Healing the Emotions Life sometimes makes us sick. Stress as we respond to life, held in the body, is directly causing disease. At these times the road to healing is through our emotions. As we now understand emotions to be energy flowing when we feel |
| Parkinson's Disease Homeopathic Treatment and Homeopathy Remedy
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Parkinson's disease develops gradually, and starts with mild tremor in one hand. Apart from tremor the illness causes slowing of movement. People around start noticing that there is no expression on the face and the arms donâ€TMt swing when the affected person walks or talks. Speech often becomes |
| Reflexology - A Medical Breakthrough
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"In an unprecedented press release today the medical profession announced the discovery of a new treatment that has been scientifically proven to be effective for more than 100 health conditions and has no known adverse side effects. Conditions researched include: diabetes, pre-menstrual syndrome, constipation, headaches, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, |
| Introduction to Reflexology
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Reflexology is a Natural Healing Art.NATURAL means that Reflexology enhances the normal functioning of the body. It does this without creating any damage. It is essentially harmless. HEALING means that Reflexology's effect is consistently observed to be beneficial to a person's health. Reflexology reduces physical, emotional and psychological |
| Adult Daycare Centers – A Broader View
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The aim of an adult daycare center is to provide care and improve interaction with other participants. This will upgrade members aptitude and information levels while connecting with them for the sake of entertainment dynamic projects to suit them and their capacities. A few exercises include: Arts and |
| Types of headache and their treatment
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HeadacheReports suggest that at least 40% people in the UK suffer headache at some point to the extent that can affect the quality of their life. It is generally defined as a pain in and around the head. Some types of headaches are discussed below briefly.What are tension |
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