Guys and girls: Four factors that put you at risk for osteoporosis Family history of osteoporosis Being female (poor Eve) Being extremely lean/skinny/petite build Being Caucasian, Asian or of mixed race origin Four reasons why Eve might get osteoporosis (and Adam won't) We all reach our peak bone mass at the age of 25-30 years [...]
Today marks World Physical Therapy Day! The theme this year is "Movement for Health" Why should we move more? If we look into the future, it is estimated that the global population will be about 9.6 billion people by the year 2050. A staggering 2 billion of these people will be over the age of [...]
As a physiotherapist I have worked with many, many persons whose lives were changed unexpectedly by trauma, injury or accident. And I have often heard patients complain that when their physical body changes, they suddenly begin to realize how different society treats them. These stories break my heart. I was saddened the other day when [...]
Being pregnant is super overwhelming. And I know you are probably up to your ears in well meant advice. But I can narrow this down for you. Forget about what model stroller you want, which birth plan you consider, or your next sonar. The best parenting advice I got while pregnant was: Breastfeed your baby. [...]
Today I would like to talk about spending a minute on your health. A minute that matters. Eight reasons why you should spend a minute that matters One out of three women and one out of five men over 50 years of age might develop osteoporosis. The diagnosis of a disease usually happens when the [...]
This is general information for readers and is intended only for guidance and does not intend to replace consultation with your doctor or medical treatment. Four facts about your prostate Your prostate is about the size of a walnut It produces a fluid that makes up 30% of the volume your semen This fluid [...]
Constipation in children Constipation affects between 0.7 to 29.6% of children under the age of eighteen. Almost two thirds of constipated children are thought to suffer from chronic functional constipation (CFC) CFC is when there are no obvious structural or neurological cause for the constipation. How do you solve a problem you can't see? [...]
What is osteoporosis? Its a progressive disease It is characterized by low bone calcium content It changes bone architecture It makes bones brittle and more fragile It increases your risk of breaking a bone Normal bone is filled with calcium, osteoporotic bone is "empty" #OsteoporosisFacts Three Osteoporosis Fracture facts The most common osteoporotic fractures [...]
Congratulations! When are you due? If exercise during pregnancy is good for you and your baby, why not do something to benefit both of you? The most recent guidelines recommend that healthy pregnant women should get exercise for the duration of their pregnancy, unless medically advised not to do so. Recommendations include e.g. the [...]
