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• Physiotherapy for Knee Pain

  26 March 2020

  Knee injuries are very common and can occur for a variety of reasons including: Sports injuries Injuries sustained in accidents, e.g. car accidents etc. Arthritis Gout Fractures In addition to the reasons above, knee injuries can also occur from simple muscle movements with age. People are more prone to knee injuries as they age and the fluid between joints begins to wear out and bone loss occurs. This makes it difficult to perform simple daily tasks including, climbing up stairs, sitting for long periods of time and even driving short distances.

• Improving the Effectiveness of Physio Among Senior Adults

  14 December 2019

  Senior adults experience mobility problems caused by aging and long-term illnesses such as arthritis, COPD, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Physiotherapy is an effective intervention to improve mobility and muscle strength and to reduce pain and falls.  In the extract below, you will learn how you can improve the effectiveness of physiotherapy among the elderly.  Strong Support Mechanism One of the reasons why physio can be ineffective among the elderly is that they lack the drive to attend physio sessions.

• A Short Guide on Anxiety and Anxiety Counselling.

  25 October 2019

  People that suffer from anxiety often experience nervousness, dry mouth, chest pains, fatigue and excessive sweating when confronted with a situation that makes them anxious. Read the extract below to get a better understanding of anxiety and anxiety counselling.  What Is Anxiety?  Anxiety is a normal human reaction to a stressful event. Everyone has been anxious at some point. However, anxiety becomes a disorder when it becomes uncontrollable. For instance, most people are anxious when taking their first flight.

• Markedly Reduce the Risk of Cervical Cancer

  18 September 2019

  As people get older, they may be at greater risk of contracting a serious illness, and this is why it's important, in certain circumstances, to be screened. For women, the biggest risk involves cancer of the cervix, and this is why healthcare providers can conduct a smear test to help look for signs of trouble. If you're between the age of 25 and 74, then you should pay close attention to this risk and if you have not had the appropriate check, should get one.

• Important Things You Need to Know About Rechargeable Hearing Aids

  26 July 2019

  Before the emergence of rechargeable hearing aids, typical hearing aids were only powered by disposable batteries. Currently, you can either choose between rechargeable hearing aids or hearing aids powered by disposable batteries. Rechargeable hearing aids have become popular lately because of the benefits they offer. Find out more below. What Are Your Options? If you already own hearing aids powered by disposable batteries and you want rechargeable hearing aids, you can either have your current hearing aids modified by a qualified person or buy new rechargeable hearing aids.