DISABILITY IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Disability in primary health care is particularly important as understanding primary health care (PHC) access for people with disabilities can help inform policies, clinical practices, and future research in community settings. What is a disability? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a disability is any condition of […]
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) in Pediatric Therapy Goal Attainment Scaling GAS in Pediatric Therapy has in recent times become a benchmark technique used in assessing the functional goal attainment of children in pediatric therapy practice. Setting goal between clients and physiotherapists is a fundamental part of rehabilitation. Goal setting is “the formal process whereby a […]
Abdominal Separation: Diastasis Recti Post Pregnancy Effect, Health Risk and Physiotherapy Rectus Divarication commonly known as diastasis recti post pregnancy is an abdominal separation, a gap of 2.7cm and above between the two recti muscles. “Six pack muscles”( recti abdominus) is a paired vertical muscle located on at belly region. This muscle lie closely on […]
Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that occurs due to damage to the developing or immature brain. This brain damage can occur before birth, during birth or 3-5 years after birth. This condition is the leading cause of physical disabilities in young children, affecting 2-4 children […]
Acupuncture Therapy Benefits and risks that may interest you to note before trying Acupuncture for the first time. Acupuncture eases everything ranging from stress, to pain to allergies. Research have also shown how acupuncture therapy benefits in reducing inflammation, increases blood flow and help in general body relaxation Acupuncture therapy benefits ranges from relieve of […]
Painful Intercourse Causes (Dyspareunia) – The Menace of women’s health Painful Intercourse Causes in most individual are as a result of vaginal dryness, genital injury, menopause, infection and many others. Dyspareunia also called Painful Intercourse is a general term used to describe all types of sexual pain upon penetration, during or after intercourse. It can […]
Care For Your Health Care for your health is paramount for healthy lifestyle practices such as eating healthy foods, regular engagement in exercises, avoiding drugs and alcohol, getting enough sleep, practicing good hygiene, managing stress and regular medical check-ups. Having poor overall health can make recovery harder. Finding ways to take care for your health […]
