What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetically inherited condition that affects many organs within the body including the lungs, pancreas (Digestive system) and sweat glands. Individuals with CF produce an abnormally excess amount of think and sticky mucus within the lungs, airways and digestive systems. The excessive production can adversely impact functions […]
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Whiplash Injury What is whiplash? How is a Whiplash diagnosed? A whiplash injury is usually diagnosed with a complete medical history and physical exam, many whiplash injuries causes damages to soft tissue that cannot be seen on x-rays. Other ways in which a whiplash can be diagnosed is through further imaging such as x-rays, MRI or
What is a Neurological Disorder and how are they categorised? What is a Neurological Disorder? Neurological disorders are diseases which affect the central and/or peripheral nervous system. The structures negatively impacted can include the following: brain, spinal cord, various nerves [cranial, peripheral, roots] along with the organs and tissues that are innervated by the nervous
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What is Neurology What are the roles of the nervous system and how can it impact our daily living What is Neurology? Neurology is the branch of medicine focussed on the body’s nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves. The nervous system is composed of various neural networks where signalling between these networks
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Can your lower back pain be explained? Let’s find out Pain is a signal in the body. The video that I have included below has a great explanation of what pain is and how it works. What does pain mean to you? So, to a person in pain, who has no idea of anatomy, physiology,
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What can I do to help?: Recommendations from a Cancer Survivor You may have a family member or friend who is currently receiving treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer and it can be hard to know what to do to help. These are some things that can help them and their family during a difficult
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Women’s Health Week Menopause It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is menopause. Menopause is the period of time when it has been a year since a woman experiences
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Women’s Health Week Endometriosis It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is Endometriosis. Endo is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women, where tissue similar to the lining
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Why should I quit smoking? Benefits • Reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease• Reduce the risk of strokes• Reduce the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and lungs• Moving will feel easier (greater exercise capacity)• Greater energy levels• Skin will look younger• Teeth will be whiter• Be a role model for
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What is a Perineal Massage? Perineal massage is a technique often used by the pregnant mother, or partner, to prep the pelvic floor for vaginal childbirth. It is the method of stretching and introducing pressure sensations to the perineum (birth passage usually stretched during the crowning stage of vaginal birth). The aim is to decrease
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