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Anatomy of the shoulder (glenohumeral joint/scapulo-thoracic joint)
The shoulder is comprised of a ball (humerus) and socket (scapula), bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles that move the arms and connect them to the…
29 Apr 2010
How will I know when I am in labour?
The start of labour is identified by regular coordinated contractions (feeling of tightening with pain), which cause the cervix to become shorter, then dilate.
06 Apr 2010
Heartburn in Pregnancy
Heartburn is a symptom commonly experienced by pregnant women such that some women and obstetricians even consider it to be a normal occurrence in a…
28 Mar 2010
Chocolate and health
Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
26 Mar 2010
Exercise Myths
Our attitudes toward exercise are derived from a set of health beliefs, which define our behaviours, including myths that are generally believed or unknown.
25 Mar 2010
Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can be classified into two categories: one may indicate a problem with the tooth's nerve and blood supply (the root canal); and the…
27 Feb 2010
Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP)
A radical perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove the prostate from a small incision in the perineum. Surgical removal of the prostate…
14 Feb 2010
Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)
Cervical dystonia or neck dystonia is a movement disorder of the neck muscles. It causes spasms, tremors and pain in the neck, and abnormal head…
02 Feb 2010
Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.
21 Jan 2010
