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Mr. Ant

February 22, 2022Sparks Health Information Ant Cancer

Do you know that findings from some recent studies have revealed that a new species of ants (Formica fusca) can now detect cancer cells making it a less expensive method for diagnosis? Source: Daily mail

Drug therapy in osteoarthritis

January 7, 2022Sparks Health Information Antidepressant Duloxetine Hip osteoarthritis Knee Osteoarthritis Pain 2

It has been revealed by researchers that duloxetine, an antidepressant which may decrease pain associated with knee or hip osteoarthritis do not lessen pain within a year. Kindly read this: https://physiosparks.com/2021/11/11/knee-osteoarthritis-recommended-therapy/ Source: Wiley

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)

December 3, 2021Sparks Health Information disability Everyoneincluded IDPD

“Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.” ………Year 2021 IDPD theme….. Realizing the rights, agency, and leadership of persons with disabilities will advance our common future. ……..Secretary General, United Nations

Knee osteoarthritis: recommended therapy

November 11, 2021Sparks Health Information Blood Body weight Injection Knee Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy Platelet-rich plasma Strength training Weight loss 5

Scientists from the University of Melbourne do not support the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for the management of knee osteoarthritis after carrying out a research on its efficacy. PRP is gotten from a patient’s own blood and injected into the knee in order to enhance tissue healing and minimise inflammation. This therapy is […]

Therapy for knee osteoarthritis

October 13, 2021Sparks Health Information Dieting Knee Osteoarthritis Regular Exercise Weight loss

Scientists have confirmed that shedding 10 per cent of body weight can reduce knee pain by 50 per cent.

Myths about low back pain

September 5, 2021Sparks Health Information Activity Arthritis Inflammation Low back pain Myths Rest Ultrasound 2

Low back pain is caused by inflammation/arthritis Spinal joints mobilisation is the best way to treat low back pain Electrical stimulation and ultrasound helps in recovery from low back pain Avoidance of activity and rest is good in low back pain ⇒https://physiosparks.com/2020/07/03/low-back-pain-symptoms/

LBP: Slot in!

September 1, 2021Sparks Health Information Low back pain Quality of life 2

Low back pain (LBP) is defined as a discomfort between the 12th rib and above the gluteal sulcus with or without radiating leg pain. It is one of the most common complaints of all the musculoskeletal problems experienced by individuals in their lifetime. Low back pain is ranked 6th in terms of overall burden and […]

Threats!

August 26, 2021Sparks Health Information Diabetes mellitus Food Physiotherapists

A hormone that regulates how the human body uses and stores glucose and fat is known as insulin. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by the inability of the body to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) level because of poor sensitivity to insulin or due to limited production of insulin by the pancreas. Physiotherapists […]

Cycling, Longevity and Cancer

August 23, 2021Sparks Health Information Cancer Cycling Longevity Work 10

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have revealed that cycling to work could assist individuals live longer and reduce the chances of developing cancer. Source: Telegraph http://bit.ly/2oMiBAd

Take a Sip…..Drink!

August 17, 2021Sparks Health Information anti-inflammatory antioxidant Beetroot Blood pressure Juice minerals vitamins

Beetroot juice is filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Its nitrate content helps to dilate blood vessels thereby increasing blood supply to tissues and organs of the body. This invariably, helps to lower blood pressure. More so, its anti-inflammatory compound known as betalains which plays an important role in inflammatory diseases. Beetroot extracts also, offers […]