Cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, being a developmental disability which occurs when a part of the brain develops abnormally, or when it becomes damaged
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The bones that form the spine are called vertebrae, and the soft cushions between them are called intervertebral discs The role of the discs is to absorb shocks between
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Back pain can be caused by more serious issues like the degeneration of intervertebral discs, or by poor posture, muscle tension and spasms, or spending too much time sitting
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One is diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain if they accuse pelvic pain for more than 6 months The pain can affect any area below the bellybutton and between the
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Menopause is a normal part of aging and marks the end of the reproductive years for a woman Usually it starts in the late 40s, early 50s, and after
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The restless leg syndrome (RLS) is defined as an irresistible urge to move your legs, and occurs mostly in the evening and at night, when the sufferer is relaxed
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Drop foot or foot drop is a condition characterized by the inability to lift the front part of the foot Drop foot usually affects only one foot but it’s
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Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is used by professional athletes for increasing their performance, and consists in using intense exercise as preconditioning This training method helps their bodies get used
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The first symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear, usually, between the age of 20 and 40 years In some cases they go away for a while, then they come back,
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Cholesterol is often mistaken for fat, but the two aren’t the same thing: technically, cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat-like substance, but not pure fat It is
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Knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed for replacing a worn or damaged knee with an artificial one
More common in seniors, the procedure may
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If you smoke, suffer from diabetes or are overweight and have elevated cholesterol levels, you’re more likely to develop high blood pressure However, people who have an active lifestyle
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects one’s muscle control and leads to impaired coordination and severe trembling
Present in about 1 million Americans, it affects
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The third most common rheumatic disorder in the world, fibromyalgia affects mostly women, about 5% of all females suffering from this condition It can also be present in men,
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Exercising has no age limit, but is age-specific, meaning that some types of exercise are more recommended for people in certain age groups Weight lifting for example is not
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