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Painful Curves: Dowager Hump Explained

By Iris Tabangcora, M.D. on February 24, 2021
Overview When viewed from the side, the spine supporting the back and abdomen follows an S-shaped curve. This shape makes the distribution of weight even and has a significant contribution in balance and flexibility. From the same perspective, there are three normal spine curves, namely: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar (lower back and […]
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Confusions in Health Advices: A Personal Study

By Mubashar Rehman, PHD on February 14, 2021
It's common for people to experience conflicting advice from professionals. Frequently, a physician makes a diagnosis of your ailment and prescribes a treatment. Not feeling confident about the findings, you go for a second opinion, who may diagnose you differently and/or changes how you approach the disease. This confusion in health advice can be frustrating […]
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Fun Balance and Core Exercises for Seniors

By Zaakir Shakoor, MSc on February 3, 2021
The Natural Aging Process In the natural aging process, a gradual decline of all vital human anatomical and physiological structures related to locomotion occurs (1). In simpler terms, a loss of muscle, bone, tendons, ligaments and, even cognitive function happens, which consecutively can degrade core stability, posture, balance, and coordination/functional performance of the human body […]
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Setting Expectations When You Are Thinking about Walking Again From An Injury Affecting the Spine

By Marina Peric, M.D. on January 28, 2021
Most people with spinal cord injury have altered senses and impaired muscle function below the level of injury. Some of the examples include problems with bowel/bladder control and sexual dysfunction. Apart from these physical problems, spinal cord injury also means a great emotional burden for the patient and their family/friends. It is also a challenge […]
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Is It Possible To Walk Again?

By Marina Peric, M.D. on January 28, 2021
Have you, or a family member of yours, suffered a spinal cord injury? If so, you are one of several million people worldwide that live with this issue. Being wheelchair-bound is the greatest fear for most of these people, and learning to walk again is their greatest wish. But should this wish rather be a […]
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Productive Aging: Promoting Elderly Wellness for a Better Aged Society

By Iris Tabangcora, M.D. on January 28, 2021
Largely through medical advancements, we have witnessed an unprecedented growth of the United States' older population. The number of people aged 65 and above will double in the next 40 years and may comprise a quarter of the total population. This shift poses both opportunities and challenges in different sectors, particularly in health, social, and […]
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The Weak Leg Epidemic: Shedding Light on the Loss of Mobility in the Elderly

By Iris Tabangcora, M.D. on January 24, 2021
Background The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mobility as the ability to move around in the environment and maintain body positions. This also encompasses handling and moving objects as well as moving around using transportation. Preserving this function, particularly in the elderly population, is vital in maintaining the quality of life.  In […]
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