Those with Parkinson's tend to face different challenges during the early, mid and late stages of the disease. Common motor symptoms, such as tremors, muscle stiffness and slowness, can limit your mobility and your ability to carry out daily household tasks, but physiotherapy can help you prolong your independence. Here's an overview of how a physiotherapist can help during the different stages of Parkinson's disease: Physically Well In the early stages of Parkinson's when you have no physical limitations, you may be wondering what the point of seeing a physiotherapist would be.
30 November 2016
When undertaking a heavy strength training workout it is important to protect your back at all times. Without proper muscular support and suitable training gear, you could be putting yourself at unnecessary risk, which is likely to lead to lower back pain and long periods of time away from the gym. Any smart bodybuilder will understand the need to invest time and effort in utilising the correct lifting technique, strengthen the core and make suitable investments in proper lifting shoes and a weight belt.
30 November 2016
Treatment by a trained osteopath is an effective way to treat lower back pain, as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Using drug-free techniques, an osteopath is able to manipulate the joints and limbs to identify a range of issues from neck pain and headaches, to lower back and joint pain. However, prevention is better than cure, so taking a number of precautions prior to and during any strenuous weight lifting sessions can reduce the likelihood of pain and injury.
15 September 2016
When suffering from arthritis, you could choose to use steroid injections to combat the pain. In addition to this, if you were to inject steroids, you would also be relieving the symptoms that come with arthritis. In past years, the steroids that were used to relieve arthritis used to be administered orally. In some cases, the individual would have to undergo surgery. People who would suffer from severe knee arthritis may even have to have knee braces put in to alleviate the symptoms.
14 September 2016
One of the main problems with treating a case of osteoarthritis is how diverse and widespread the damage it causes can be -- practically any joint in the body can be affect by the illness. The four joints that make up the shoulder can be particularly vulnerable to osteoarthritis, and if left untreated the damage caused can quickly make the affected shoulder(s) difficult and painful to use, particularly when carrying weights or raising your arms above your head.
26 August 2016
According to Cancer Council Australia, two thirds of Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. This shocking statistic demonstrates how important it is to protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight, which can cause cancerous mutations in skin cells. You probably use sunscreen to protect your skin, but are you sure you're using it correctly? Many people make the following sunscreen mistakes, which can compromise their protection.
26 August 2016
While prescription glasses have been getting much lighter and easier to care for over the last few years as technology has improved, many children still do not enjoy wearing glasses. If your child is asking whether they can switch to contact lenses you might be wondering when this will be possible. Are they are big enough? While the eyeballs don't change size as dramatically as other parts of the body, it's important that a contact lens wearer has large enough eyelids to comfortably be able to place the lens on the eye.
24 August 2016
Insomnia in children can be treated and controlled provided you understand the basics of the condition. It's best to address the problem of insomnia as soon as you notice that your child may be struggling with this sleep disorder. Below are essential guidelines to help you support your child as they overcome insomnia and regain normal sleeping patterns. Identify Insomnia The first important step in helping your child overcome insomnia is identifying the presence of the condition.
22 August 2016
There are a lot of signs that can occur to signal a problem with your teeth and gums, from teeth and jaw pain to bleeding or sensitivity with hot and cold temperatures. While some of these problems are just a cavity or the need for a root canal, others are more severe infections that need to be addressed. Here are some signs that you have a severe infection that needs immediate care.
19 August 2016
For many job roles, it will be compulsory that you undergo a drug and alcohol test as part of your pre-employment medical. For people who have been indulging in some recreational drug use during their unemployment, this can be a worry. Here are some indications of how long each drug will be in your system. Alcohol Alcohol is quickly expelled from your body as it is generally passed through at a rate of 1 standard drink per hour for women and 2 standard drinks an hour for men.
18 August 2016