How to check the correct height for walking aids It is very important to have the walking stick at the correct height for use. If this is incorrect then the support will not be adequate and may cause discomfort. If the walking stick is too high, this will result in you raising your shoulders which […]
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Facts about Obesity Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. 62% of the UK population is overweight. This equates to 58% of women and 68% of men. Nearly 25% of adults are classed as obese. 525,000 NHS admissions were obesity related in 2015/2016. The UK has the largest rates of obesity in Europe. Obesity is responsible for 30,000 deaths a year. Obesity is preventable. What is
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A dislocated shoulder happens when your upper arm pops out of your shoulder socket. To explain what happens here is a little bit about the anatomy of the shoulder- Anatomy of the shoulder- The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. Most of the shoulder movement occurs where the ball at the top of your humerus
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This exercises program is designed to both loosen up and strengthen the whole back and core. This will include the low back and mid back but not specifically the neck which are listed separately. Knee Rolls Lie down preferably on the floor but if not then most can be performed on the bed On
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Scoliosis Lateral curvature of the spine to the left or the right can make the spine S shaped. Causes of scoliosis In around 8 in every 10 cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. This is called idiopathic scoliosis. Idiopathic scoliosis cannot be prevented and is not thought to be linked to things such as
What are the facet joints? The joints between the vertebral arches are called intervertebral facet joints. They are oriented in such a way that they reduce the rotation capability of the vertebrae. If there were no facet joints the discs would wear out more quickly as a result of rotatory movement in the spine. When
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As you age your spinal discs which are the shock absorbing pads between each vertebra start to wear out. This can lead to what is called degenerative disc disease or DDD for short. The name is misleading as it is not actually a disease but a condition in which a damaged spinal disc causes pain.
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Wrist exercises- Early With your forearm resting on the table palm down and hand over the edge- Bend your hand towards the floor and then back up towards the ceiling x 10 2. Rest the palm of your hand on the table and then slide your hand side to side x 10 each way 3.
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What is the core? The core is a group of muscles that stabilizes and controls the pelvis and spine which in turn helps the legs and upper body to function correctly. The muscles included are all the abdominals, back muscles, Glutei and pelvic floor muscles. Core strength is less about power and more about the
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