Foot Bunion Treatment

Foot bunion treatment to relieve pain does include surgery, but other treatments such as exercise, adaption of footwear and podiatry should be tried first.

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Flight Compression Socks can they Prevent DVT?

Research suggests that deep vein thrombosis, blood clots often referred to as economy class syndrome, are less likely to happen if flight socks are worn

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7 Tips to Avoid Back Pain when Gardening

Back pain problem for many people during and after gardening. 7 Tips on how to avoid back pain when gardening.

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Lack of Sleep Linked to Early Death

Lack of sleep can lead to an early death. Optimum sleeping position, mattress and pillow selection to reduce back, neck and shoulder pain and improve sleep.

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Uses and Benefits of an Exercise Disc Balance Cushion

An exercise disc balance cushion, which is also sometimes known as a stability disc or wobble cushion, is used to improve balance, strengthen core stability.

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Sprained Ankle Treatment

A sprained ankle is one of the most common leg injuries. Getting the correct sprained ankle treatment will help the injury heal quicker & prevent reoccurrence.

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Physios Take Pride of Place

Just been watching the downhill skiing and heard that the physios have pride of place at the start box keeping the skiers warmed up before setting off. Perhaps they're better off being half way down to treat those who crash out?

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Winter Olympics Injury to Lindsey Vonn

The highest profile injury in the Vancouver Winter Olympics appears to be
Lindsey Vonn’s shin injury she received in training on February 2.

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Neuromuscular electric stimualation is the principle of using a small electrical current to make a muscle contract. Repeated contraction of a muscle maintains or increases muscle strength.

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Wobble Board Benefits

Wobble board benefits include increasing ankle proprioception and ankle strength. Such post ankle sprain rehab decreases the likleyhood of repeated sprain.

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