Proprioception is a term that has to do with out bodily awareness in space (no, not outer space). It’s the sense of out position and movement of our bodies including all its parts. It allows you to know where your body is, whether you’re upright or upside down. And it allows us to control the […]
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Contraindicated means that a particular treatment or course of action is not recommended or is not safe to use under certain circumstances. For example, a particular medication might be contraindicated in people with a certain medical condition, or a particular treatment might be contraindicated during pregnancy. Another example is that heating pads are contraindicated for
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“Aging in place” refers to the ability of an individual to live in their own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means being able to continue living in the familiar surroundings of one’s home as one gets older, rather than moving to a nursing home or
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As you probably already know, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that affects the way a person is able to move. PD is caused by the loss of cells in certain parts of the brain that produce a chemical called “dopamine”. This is importing in helping us regulate our movements. A hallmark symptom
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Learn what are medical alert systems and also, how do they work?
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The cost of prescriptions is always a concern for those who have chronic and serious diseases. Many of my patients fume over how much they are paying for something they see as essential. As part of President Biden’s “Inflation Reduction Act”, the price of insulin for patients with Medicare will be capped at $35 (or
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