2020

New Mum? How to Deal with Unwanted Back Pain

If you've recently given birth, and this is your first time, you may be learning the hard way that life is now quite the challenge. You may have recovered from the childbirth itself, but are now experiencing some unusual aches and pains, indirectly caused by the little one in your life. What can you do to help alleviate some of this excruciating back pain and improve your quality of life? Read More 

Ultrasound Basics

An ultrasound is a type of medical test used to visualise the body's internal organs, vessels and tissues to diagnose and treat medical conditions such as kidney and gall bladder stones and cancer. Ultrasound is also known as sonography. In addition to this, ultrasound is the primary method of checking the health of the fetus in pregnancy as it does not produce harmful radiation.  What conditions can ultrasound diagnose? An ultrasound may be recommended for many conditions, including diseases of the bladder, kidney, pancreas, reproductive organs and liver. Read More 

6 Popular Physiotherapy Treatments Explained

If you've ever suffered from an injury, you may have received some form of physiotherapy to accelerate healing. Physiotherapy is also crucial for patients with arthritis, amputations, spinal strains or who have had numerous medical operations. It makes life more comfortable for patients through an array of treatments customised as per their needs.  If you are contemplating becoming a physiotherapist, here are some conventional techniques you'll discover in your course alongside their associated benefits: Read More