Traumatic Brain Injury: Brain Concussion Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications
A brain concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that alters the way your brain functions. The effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination. It can also be deadly if it happens often enough.
Although brain concussions ...
Stroke Rates Increasing In Adults Younger Than 55
Strokes are becoming a growing problem for adults before they reach middle age.
A new study shows that the number of adults under 55 who suffered a stroke climbed significantly over the past decade. The findings suggest many adults may want to start monitoring their heart health at earlier ages.
Researchers ...
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) – Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Remedies
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is calcification or a bony hardening of ligaments in areas where they attach to your spine.
Also known as Forestier’s disease, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis causes stiffness in your upper back and may also affect your neck and lower back. ...
Aqua Aerobics – A Simple Remedy for Stress
What is Aqua Aerobics/Aquatic Therapy/Aquatic Exercise?
It is a water workout that is good for your heart and easy on your joints. Aqua Aerobic is a low-impact aquatic bodywork that combines a variety of exercises in thermal water:
Walking or running backward and forward, along with various limbs movements.
The ...
Philippine Physical Therapist & Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination Results August 2012
Congratulations to all the successful examinees from the Philippine Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists Board Exam!
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 469 out of 884 passed the Physical Therapist Licensure Examination and 49 out of 112 passed the Occupational Therapist ...
Physical Therapy : Career Outlook and Global Demand
The medical and health sciences field extends far beyond just doctors and nurses. Equally involved are physical therapists who, despite their lack of public exposure, go through training that is just as rigorous as other clinicians. And while a job title is incorporated in the name of the course of study, ...
Bobath Approach To Cerebral Palsy Management (Bobath Pediatric Certification Course)
BOBATH PEDIATRIC INTRODUCTORY COURSE
A one week introductory course on the Bobath Approach to management of Cerebral Palsy (Pre-requisite course to the Bobath Pediatric Certification Course)
When & Where:
July 1 – 5, 2012
Unit 13-C Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Manila, ...
AIT Therapy for Children with Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities Seminar
What is AIT?
AIT or Auditory Integration Training is a method of retraining the ear. By allowing a person to hear more normally, one can learn and function better in society.
Children (age 3 or older) and adults with learning difficulties, speech and language disorders, sensory issues can benefit from ...
Stop Hypertension: Asian Pork Tenderloin
In the next few weeks, FilipinoTherapists.com will try to compile different dishes that will be using the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. The DASH eating plan is one of the lifestyle modifications that a person with hypertension can do in order to pull the symptoms back and ...
Osteoarthritis – Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body. It most commonly occurs in the weight ...
