Brachialgia - What is it?

Monday, January 4, 2016

Brachialgia is the medical term to describe a certain type of arm pain caused by a compressed or pinched nerve in the neck. Read more

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Colles' Fracture - Diagnosis and Prognosis for a Broken Wrist

Monday, January 4, 2016

Falling down onto an outstretched hand is a common injury and often causes a broken wrist which doctors call a Colles' fracture. The injury may be a simple fracture or a severe break with the bones pushed out of position. Physiotherapists assess and plan the re-habilitation of a broken wrist, hand and forearm. Read more

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Facet Joint Degeneration & Physiotherapy - Reducing the Need for NSAID Medication

Monday, January 4, 2016

Facet Joint Degeneration is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs in the spine. The facet joints are located on each side of the spinal column, between the discs and the vertebra. Read more

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Greenstick Fracture: Diagnosis and Prognosis - How Physiotherapy Returns Strength & Mobility

Monday, January 4, 2016

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone doesn't split completely into two sections. Greenstick breaks usually happen to children - owing to the flexibility of young bones - but these fractures sometimes happen to adults, too. Read more

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Whiplash Treatment - Recovering Strength & Mobility through Physiotherapy

Monday, January 4, 2016

After a whiplash injury has happened the injured person needs to be immobilised as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Read more

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Physiotherapy Exercises for a Full Recovery

Monday, December 28, 2015

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is usually the result of a severe blow to the neck from a road, sporting or other accident. The trauma causes compression of the nerves or blood vessels in the area between the base of the neck and the armpit - the thoracic outlet. Read more

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What is Good Posture? The Natural Way to Avoid Injuries, Reduce Pain and Treat Insomnia

Monday, December 28, 2015

Good posture means holding your body in a position that allows all aspects of your body to work properly when you're standing, sitting and lying down. Read more

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture - Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries

Thursday, December 17, 2015

An anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL) happens when the AC Ligament inside your knee tears - partly or completely. It's a common sports injury for athletes who do demanding sports that force you to run and stop sharply, to kick a ball hard or to jump up and swivel your body round quickly. This includes sports like football, rugby, basketball, running and cycling amongst others. Read more

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ITB Syndrome - What Is It & What's the Best Treatment?

Thursday, December 17, 2015

The Ilio-Tibial Band (ITB) is a thick band of connective tissue covering the outside leg muscles from the hip to the knee. This tissue is often inflamed and irritated in athletes who do repetitive knee bend and stretch movements - like runners and cyclists. Read more

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Vitamins and Minerals - What Are They?

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Most people now realize that a wide variety of vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium and copper are essential for a healthy body - but what are they exactly? Vitamins are chemical compounds and minerals are chemical elements that are present in natural, unprocessed foods. Read more

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