Musculoskeletal Disorder
Cauda Equina Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and serious medical condition that results from compression of the nerve roots at the base of the spine,...
Regional Pain Spotlight
Cervicogenic Headache: How Osteopathy Can Help
Cervicogenic headache is very similar to a migraine attack. The difference is that the migraine begins in the brain, the cervicogenic headache tend to originate in the cervical spine. Indeed, it is not a headache, but rather, a pain in the cervical spine which has as one of its symptoms, a headache.
Exploring Osteopathy
Healing Minds and Bodies: The Interconnectedness of Jung and Still
IntroductionIn the realm of holistic health and human well-being, the pioneering works of Carl Jung in analytical psychology and Andrew Taylor Still in osteopathic...
Feminine Wellness Zone
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Breastfeeding and vitamin and mineral deficiency
Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The mother's thyroid hormone level affects fetal growth and proper neurological development during pregnancy and after birth.
Bipedalism
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Janda’s Crossed Imbalance Syndrome
In the 1950s and 1960s, Vladimir Janda, a physiatrist and neurologist from the Czech Republic, noted that the sensory and motor systems of the body are interdependent. The sensorimotor system operates as a single unit. However, changes in one of its components will result in adaptations in another area of the body. He therefore applied this principle to his extensive work on muscle imbalance. He concluded that the most important aspect of movement coordination was proprioception.
Arthritis
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Patella Femoral Syndrome
Chondromalacia patella is the consequence of deterioration and softening of the cartilage due to poor alignment of the patella to the lateral (outer) side of the femur as it slides over the lower end of the femur.
Pediatric Osteopathy
The use of anabolic steroids in the female athlete
Anabolic steroids are composed of testosterone and other testosterone-related substances that promote skeletal muscle growth, increase haemoglobin concentration and secondary sexual characteristics. These substances have been used since the 1930s to promote muscle growth, improve sports performance and enhance cosmetic appearance.
Sporting Wellbeing Corner
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Common injury among ballet dancers
IntroductionBallet dancers are often subjected to extreme physical demands, performing graceful and complex movements that tax their bodies. Unfortunately, a common consequence of this physical intensity is the occurrence of injuries. Among ballet dancers, certain injuries are particularly common due to the specific movements and constant pressure placed on certain body...
Covid
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The Rise of Antisocial Behavior Post-COVID: Insights & Solutions
IntroductionThe global COVID-19 pandemic has brought about radical changes in society, affecting various aspects of daily life. A worrying phenomenon that has emerged unexpectedly is the rise in antisocial behavior. This blog will look at the potential causes of this increase, examine the implications for society, and propose solutions based on...

