According to World Physiotherapy, “World Physiotherapy Day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community.” “Using World PT Day as a focus, World Physiotherapy aims to support member organisations in their efforts to promote the […]
One of the management procedures in breast cancer is the surgical removal of the underarm or armpit lymph nodes close to the affected breast. A side effect of this is known as Axillary web syndrome or cording. This usually comes with a web of thick, ropelike structures under the skin of the inner arm. Axillary […]
When the blood supply to a part of the brain is decreased or interrupted, supply of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue is obstructed resulting to the death of brain cells. This is known as a Stroke. Symptoms include: sudden severe headache with an unknown cause. sudden visual problem in the eye(s) sudden speech problem […]
Hormonal changes caused by menopause worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to some researchers. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system of the body (which normally protects the body from bacteria and viruses) mistakenly attacks the joints and surrounding tissues resulting to pain, joint stiffness, joint swelling and muscular weakness. Other symptoms […]
