Exercise is beneficial to everyone, at any age, but in Parkinson’s disease exercise is one of the most effective treatments. Exercise is as important as taking medication for Parkinson’s as it helps preserve mobility and independence over time. Physiotherapists…
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The Lymphatic System- What Does It Consist of? Bone marrow, the tonsils, the spleen, the appendix and other lymphatic organs are found throughout the body. They are connected by lymphatic vessels which are similar to veins in that they have valves which ensure…
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What is Pain? Pain is described as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage”. Recognising that the experience of pain can be driven by potential not always actual tissue damage is crucial in our understanding…
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Long Covid and Fatigue The most common symptom of Long Covid is fatigue, and I wanted to talk today about how physiotherapists might be helpful in the management of fatigue. Long Covid is the term used for symptoms that persist longer than 12 weeks after SARS-CoV-2…
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