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Improving Connections Between Nerves and Muscles Most people have heard about multiple sclerosis (MS), but don't know much about this autoimmune disease. It's a debilitating and progressive condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Normally, nerves are encased in a thin and protective insulating coating called myelin. Multiple sclerosis causes the immune system […]
Read MoreThe 43 Muscles in the Face Did you know the face has 43 muscles? These are tiny muscles that control facial expressions like smiling, smirking and frowning. In fact, there is a condition called Bell's palsy that affects facial muscles, as a direct result of nerve damage. The dysfunction affects a primary cranial nerve […]
Read MoreTaking Care of our Children Millions of children suffer from a condition called Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Often referred to as clumsy child syndrome, it’s a serious and chronic neurological disorder that occurs when the brain is unable to relay messages to the body. The condition affects multiple areas of development and coordination. In fact, […]
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn't Overdo It... We have all heard the phrase 'No pain, no gain'. When it comes to the human body, discomfort is acceptable, but pain is not. In fact, there is a threshold of pain tolerance that is unique to each individual. It's important to understand and respect this limit. When the body […]
Read MoreYes! Physical Therapy Can Help Urinary Incontinence Incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects men, women and children of all ages. Acommon symptom is the loss of bladder control when coughing, sneezing, lifting and laughing. Incontinence can be temporary or persistent. Temporary loss of bladder control is related to diet, alcohol, caffeine and prescription medications. […]
Read MorePain in the Pelvic Region? No Problem! Have you ever had a nagging pain in the region of the pelvis or hip?Pain or discomfort in the pelvic region and the hip may be related. Since the hip is a weight bearing joint, pain and discomfort in the hip can cause problems with sitting, standing and […]
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