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What does an occupational therapist do when working with children?
- Mar 19th, 2018
The goal of an occupational therapist who works with children is to enable them to be able to participate and function in their daily ...
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Answers to the most frequently asked question on Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- Mar 19th, 2018
L'objectif d'un ergothérapeute qui travaille avec les enfants est de leur permettre de participer et de fonctionner dans leurs ...
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The benefits of massage therapy during pregnancy
- Jul 19th, 2017
Massage is beneficial for pregnant women. It will allow you to have a more comfortable pregnancy, for the first or the following ones. ...
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What is lymphedema?
- Jun 28th, 2017
Le lymphœdème est une maladie chronique caractérisée par une enflure causée par l’accumulation anormale de fluides lymphe dans les ...
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Children’s Motor Development – Is my baby developing well?
- Jun 5th, 2017
Here are the main milestones that your baby should have: 0-1 Month – Physiological flexion to extension Baby starts in fetal ...
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Les bienfaits de la physiothérapie dans les cas d’incontinence urinaire
- May 25th, 2017
La rééducation périnéale et pelvienne est un champ de pratique spécialisé de la physiothérapie qui est véritablement en essor ces ...
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Maux de dos : Vous connaissez la méthode McKenzie?
- May 8th, 2017
La douleur au bas du dos est une des affections les plus répandues chez l’adulte : elle affecte 50 à 80% de la population à un moment ...
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MUSCULAR INJURY
- Sep 14th, 2016
A muscle is what is known as a “contractile” structure, which is to say that it can be made to contract and can also be controlled. It ...
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ARTHRITIS/ARTHROSIS
- Aug 30th, 2016
Though we tend to hear about arthritis mostly in reference to the elderly, it should be known that it is a disease that also affects ...
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LIGAMENT SPRAIN
- Aug 29th, 2016
A ligament is a rigid structure, similar to a rope. Its role is to link two bones together and stabilize articulations. A ligament can ...
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HERNIATED DISC
- Aug 29th, 2016
A herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc bulges outward. Though far more frequent in the lumbar region (lower back), ...
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SHIN SPLINTS
- Aug 29th, 2016
Shin splints is used to describe pain in the front or lower inner shin. It is part of the general group of "overuse injuries".
Read more LOW BACK PAIN/LUMBAGO
- Aug 29th, 2016
The suffix “ago” signifies pain. Lumbago therefore means pain in the lumbar region.The most common area for back pain is the lumbar ...
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ICE OR HEAT?
- Jul 6th, 2016
Steps must be taken to control an injury from the moment inflammation sets in. The signs of inflammation are: localized heat, localized ...
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ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
- Jun 20th, 2016
The Achilles tendon is located behind the ankle, connecting the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). ...
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ATHLETIC TAPING
- Jun 20th, 2016
Taping is a technique used to support or minimize unwanted movement while permitting the desired range of motion. It is often used in ...
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Jun 20th, 2016
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist in the tunnel formed by the carpal bones and ...
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- Jun 20th, 2016
A common injury for runners and people practicing certain sports (football, basketball, soccer, or dance), periostitis, also known as ...
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THE SUMMER BODY AND BIKE TUNE-UP
- Jun 20th, 2016
For some, summer brings a renewed interest in outdoor physical activities like rollerblading, biking and running. We tune up our car in ...
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PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH: EFFECTS ON THE FEMALE BODY
- Jun 20th, 2016
The latest Sports Medicine Review mentions the importance of strengthening the muscles in the abdomen and lower back. For postpartum ...
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FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE
- Jun 20th, 2016
Although urinary incontinence is still a taboo topic, it is a common problem for many women and can affect quality of life by limiting ...
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IMMOBILIZATION AND MUSCLE ATROPHY
- Jun 20th, 2016
After an injury, common signs and symptoms include swelling, redness, pain and decreased functional abilities. Recovering from most ...
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ICE OR HEAT?
- Jun 20th, 2016
Steps must be taken to control an injury from the moment inflammation sets in. The signs of inflammation are: localized heat, localized ...
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WRIST FRACTURES
- Apr 7th, 2016
Wrist fractures are the most common type of fracture of the upper limb across all age groups. The wrist is composed of many bones ...
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ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION GUIDELINES
- Apr 7th, 2016
1. Choose an office chair that doesn't cut into the back of your knees and adjust the height of the seat to allow for a 90° angle at ...
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CAPSULITIS
- Apr 7th, 2016
The capsule surrounds an articulation containing the articular cavity and the bones. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, also known as ...
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