Posts Tagged 'Rehabilitation'

October In Focus – Breast Cancer

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Information directly from www.exerciseismedicine.org.au

Breast cancer is the most common caner in women, with more than 13,500 cases diagnosed in Australia each year. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

Exercise and breast cancer

Most of the studies on exercise and cancer to date have focused on women with breast cancer, with the evidence supporting the following exercise recommendations.

Moderate intensity exercise is recommended.

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Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis

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Do you have or know anyone that has this musculoskeletal condition?

In 2011-12, 3.3% of Australians (726,000) people reported having osteoporosis.

Fortunately, one of the ways to slow down the rate of osteoporosis is physical therapy/exercise.

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Spinal Stimulation Gets Paralyzed Patients Moving

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Brain Injury & Physical Therapy

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Can Physical Therapy Help Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (also known as TBI) occurs as a result of trauma to the head, leading to damage to the brain itself. Traumatic brain injuries can result from numerous types of injuries including automobile accidents, contact sports, or falls. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe; ranging from headaches and general confusion to partial paralysis and loss of sensation. In fact, any injury to the brain is a serious condition that requires hospitalization ...

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