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… Basics What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you stretch or tear the ligaments … strong. The timing and type of rehab exercises may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. … Stretching exercises. Keep your Achilles tendon (heel cord) flexible while your ankle heals. Strengthening …
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… Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. … Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and spinal fractures. Falling. Coronary artery disease. …
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… (CT) Scan of the Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) Treatment Overview Most … Radiation, including preventive treatment of the brain or spinal cord. Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Targeted …
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… may result from long-term bedrest, such as after a surgery, injury, or serious illness. Or it may result from sitting … hormone therapy, or hormone therapy for menopause. Smoking. Injury to the blood vessel wall Blood is more likely to clot in veins and arteries shortly after they are injured. Injury can be caused by a recent medical procedure or …
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… Needle aponeurotomy uses a needle to separate the tight cords in the palm. Collagenase (such as Santyl) is medicine … near the base of the fingers. In some people, a fibrous cord may form in the palm tissue. The cord pulls the finger toward the palm. This is called …
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… any length of time, watch for signs of frostbite or skin injury from cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on the … exposure Cold exposure: What increases your risk of injury? … Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers …
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… to expect during third stage labour Image The umbilical cord is cut and clamped after the baby is born. Healthcare … baby on your chest. Partners who want to cut the umbilical cord are given scissors and directed where to cut. Bring …
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… More than 37 weeks pregnant Do you think the umbilical cord or the baby's foot is bulging into your vagina? If this … having contractions or other signs of labour. Yes Umbilical cord or baby's foot bulging into vagina No Umbilical cord or … into vagina In the past week, have you had an accident or injury, such as a blow to the belly or a hard fall? Yes Past …
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… immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of … immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods …
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… objects that your toddler could swallow or choke on, or cords your toddler could get caught in. Are there any large, … such as toys, clothing and household items with strings, cords or ribbons longer than 15 cm (6 in.) out of your …
