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Resistance training (weight training; strength training)

Resistance training (weight training; strength training)

Resistance training: A type of physical activity that involves some form of resistance used against a muscle contraction. There are many types of resistance that can…

07 Feb 2009

Pilates in Pregnancy

Pilates in Pregnancy

Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

17 Aug 2008

Office ergonomics: Preventing eye strain

Office ergonomics: Preventing eye strain

Eye strain in the office: The human eye is not designed for looking at a computer screen for prolonged periods. Eye health problems related to…

23 Jul 2008

Pilates

Pilates

Pilates: Pilates is a low impact form of exercise designed to increase core stability. Commonly used in the past for rehabilitation by dancers, Pilates is…

06 Jun 2008

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are a class of blood pressure lowering medications used to treat hypertension.

06 Apr 2008

Premature labour

Premature labour

Premature or preterm labour refers to childbirth occuring any time before a woman is 37 weeks pregnant, and results in a premature baby.

27 Jan 2008

Mastectomy

Mastectomy

Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of the whole breast. It is an alternative to breast conserving surgery for women with breast cancer.

28 Feb 2007

Abscesses

Abscesses

Medical information about abscesses, abscess peritonsillar, anal abscess, abscess perirectal, tooth abscess, abscess on buttocks and pus in abscess.

08 Aug 2006

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal cord stimulation: SCS is the treatment of chronic, refractory neuropathic pain by implanting electrodes into the epidural space near the source of the pain.

01 Jun 2006