by Jonathan Clark | May 26, 2017 | Pathologies
What is it? A degenerative joint disease, mainly affecting weight bearing joints. Characterised by a slowly progressing stiffness. Pathology Softening of articular cartilage Thinning of cartilage Formation of cavities which expose underlying bone Fragments of bone...
by Jonathan Clark | May 22, 2017 | Pathologies, Therapies
Musculoskeletal pain is pain affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and nerves. Usually a result of physical injury, it can also occur due to poor posture and inactivity. Everyone suffers from aches and pains, this is often associated with: Everyday activities...
by Jonathan Clark | Apr 12, 2017 | Diseases, Pathologies
Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s Disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disease which causes damage to brain cells in the basal ganglia and cortex. It commonly occurs in people aged 35-55 years and results in movement, cognition and behaviour abnormalities....
by Jonathan Clark | Mar 31, 2017 | Diseases, Pathologies
Parkinson’s Disease Did you know that one person in every 500 has Parkinson’s Disease? That equals approximately 127,000 people in the UK. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by neuron degeneration in the brain and decreased Dopamine...
by Jonathan Clark | May 5, 2016 | Fitness, Musculoskeletal, Pathologies
Studies suggest that individuals with arthritis may experience short-term increases in pain on beginning exercise; however, continued exercise has been shown to be effective in reducing long-term symptoms of pain and discomfort. Low impact physical activity such as...
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