What is Bursitis? Around the knee joint there a number of Bursae which are synovial sacs that produce fluid to protect the joint from damage. Sometimes they can be damaged or become inflamed which can cause symptoms. For example there is a bursa at the front of the knee which can be irritated by kneeling […]
Arthritis involves inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness are common symptoms of arthritis, and when these occur in your wrist, simple daily activities can become more difficult. There are many types of arthritis and most of these can affect the wrist. Although the severity of symptoms related to arthritis can
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What is Dupuytrens contracture? Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand deformity that usually develops over several years. The condition affects a layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm. Knots of tissue form under the skin — eventually creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position.
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Fall Alarm & Call Button Watch Supplied by Frequency Precision The fall sensor watch automatically detects hard falls and has a built in call button. Price includes a Mobile Phone Alerter, which connects to your home Wifi network and sends text message alerts to one or more mobile phones. Simply connect the Mobile Phone Alerter to
There are many different types of Mini Exercise Bike which are useful for low impact exercise, making it ideal for people to maintain or regain physical fitness without putting stress on joints. They are portable and suitable to use whilst sitting in a chair so you can work, read or watch TV while you exercise.
What is an Oxymeter? Easy to put on the finger the oxymeter measures the blood oxygen (Sp02) level with a clear digital display. It can therefore be an invaluable system for people suffering from respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. They have also been very useful to monitor levels of oxygen in cases
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Hip fractures are most common at the top of the thigh bone close to the hip joint. The risk of fracture increases with age as the bone becomes weaker due to osteoporosis. There is also more chance of a fall due to poor vision and balance problems. Hip fractures are also more common in women, who are
Why do people end up all curled up? What happens to the body over time? Ageing is a normal degenerative process affecting us all over our lifetime and actually starts much earlier than you might expect. We lose up to 8% of muscle mass each decade from the age of 30 and you can expect
Personal alarms for the elderly were first introduced in the UK in the early 1980s. They are often worn as a necklace or wrist band allowing the user to press a panic button for help. Choosing and buying a personal alarm Personal alarms are available from a large number of organisations, including local authorities, charities
