If you've recently lost some range of motion due to an injury or an illness, it's possible your primary care physician will refer you to physical therapy. While your physical therapist will likely be able to come up with a program that will get you back on track, you don't have to wait for your next session to continue the healing process. There are plenty of things you can do on your own time in between sessions that can help maximize the chances of your physical therapy program being successful.
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Each area of the globe contributes to some bizarre medical condition and its origins. Elephantiasis, for example, is a fibromatosis and lymphatic disorder caused by an African parasite. Similar regional fibromatosis disorders occur around the globe and some are even genetically connected to your country of ancestral origin. The following genetic diseases are examples of fibromatoses related to Germanic and Viking or Scandinavian bloodlines.
Ledderhose Disease
The German word ledderhose means "leather breeches"
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Running can offer people many benefits like weight loss, diabetes prevention, mental clarity, and much more. Unfortunately, the pressure you put on your legs can often cause shin splints. Many runners complain about sharp pains that occur in between their ankles and knees. Shin pain can be problematic for runners, making them unable to run until they rehabilitate and the pain goes away, . The medical term for shin splints is medial tibial stress syndrome, and the injury typically occurs in beginners.
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Are you tired of feeling like you don't quite have control over your bladder? Maybe you experience a little leakage when you laugh or when you cough. Perhaps you've taken to wearing Depends or absorbent underwear to avoid embarrassing situations. It's important to understand that you're not alone, and that your condition is nothing to be ashamed of. Many women experience a loss of bladder control as they age, especially if they have given birth to multiple children.
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Having ADHD as an adult can be frustrating because it can make it difficult for you to do your job well and be successful. Luckily, there are a decent number of ways that you can cope with ADHD as an adult and be very successful. Here are some tips.
1. Work Off Extra Energy With Vigorous Exercise
The first thing that you should consider doing is working off extra energy on a regular basis.
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