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Physiotherapy

… Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help loosen tight … studied as a way to help with healing of wounds and broken bones. Hydrotherapy (water therapy), which is a term from … Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help loosen tight …

Hysterectomy Should I Also Have My Ovaries Removed

… to lower your risk of osteoporosis. If you already have bone loss, other medicines can help protect your bones. Why might your doctor recommend having your ovaries … to lower your risk of osteoporosis. If you already have bone loss, other medicines can help protect your bones. Why …

Acid-Reducing Medicines

… a long time may raise your risk for infections or broken bones. Some antacids can cause constipation or diarrhea. The … a long time may raise your risk for infections or broken bones. Some antacids can cause constipation or diarrhea. The …

Testosterone

… problems. Improve sex drive. Increase muscle mass. Prevent bone loss. Testosterone should not be used unless tests have … problems. Improve sex drive. Increase muscle mass. Prevent bone loss. Testosterone should not be used unless tests have …

Information and resources on cancer for health care professionals

… health care professionals, with one specific to metastatic bone disease. Physical activity in the treatment of long …

Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke

… flexibility, if stretching is done afterwards. Increased bone strength, if the exercise includes weight-bearing … flexibility, if stretching is done afterwards. Increased bone strength, if the exercise includes weight-bearing …

Bursitis

… lubricate areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the same movement over … lubricate areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the same movement over …

Cast Care Tips

… When you first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but … When you first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but …

Exercising While Sitting Down

… or have more energy? Do you have a specific health concern (bone and muscle strength, heart health, mood, or something … or have more energy? Do you have a specific health concern (bone and muscle strength, heart health, mood, or something …

End-Stage Renal Disease

… affects your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? … affects your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? …