Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention Can Change Your Life!

Cold weather, icy roads and uneven pavements can be very treacherous especially for elderly people. Undoubtedly, fall can have detrimental consequences for them and their families. Physiotherapy can offer fall prevention sessions and help recover from the consequences of one. Research agrees Falls and related injuries are a significant problem for older people. At least 30%

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Suffering from Postnatal Depression? Baby Massage Can Help

The Fetal and Neonatal Stress Research Group at the Imperial College of London carried out a study about Postnatal depression and baby massage (study results). The aim of this study was to find out whether mothers with postnatal depression and their babies would benefit by attending baby massage sessions. A group who attended five massage

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Obesity Isn’t Simple

I wrote this blog a couple of times and the reaction from just my proofreaders has made quite an impact. The magic numbers have had everyone I know reaching for a tape measure. The reason is the general advice that a waist circumference over 80cm for women or 94cm for men increases the risk of

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