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Aneurysms and Dissections

An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes. An aneurysm occurs when [...]

Types of Strokes

Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage)There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke. Together, the two types [...]

Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling

 Reference from A.D.A.M. Alternative Names Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - [...]

Osteoporosis Prevention – Who is at Risk?

  Multiple myeloma Multiple sclerosis Organ transplants Parkinson’s disease Poor diet Post-polio syndrome Premature menopause Prostate cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Severe liver [...]

Traumatic brain injury

 What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a [...]

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin, to various depths at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture [...]

Rett syndrome

 What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by normal early development followed by loss of purposeful [...]

Reflexology

   What is reflexology? Reflexology is the holistic understanding, study and practice of treating points and areas in the feet and hands [...]

Neurodevelopmental treatment approach

 Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is an advanced therapeutic approach practiced by experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech - Language Pathologists. This [...]

Torticollis

 Definition Torticollis is a form of dystonia (prolonged muscle contractions) in which the neck muscles, particularly the sternocleidomastoid muscle, contract involuntarily [...]

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