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Treatment options for big, permanent scars or keloids

May 24, 2013
Any kind of skin injury including acne, cuts, or scrapes can at times leave a permanent scar on your skin. In some instances, that scar can grow excessively, becoming a large, lumpy growth, called a keloid, or a hypertrophic …

How physiotherapy works

January 28, 2013
Physiotherapy is a medical profession that helps to restore function and movement in patients affected by disability, illness, or injury. The aim of physiotherapy is to help patients regain their normal functional abilities by …

When do you need a physiotherapist?

January 15, 2013
Our modern lifestyle – with all its perks and benefits – has started to take a toll on our bodies. Back pain, knee pain, and neck strains have become everyday problems. People use over-the-counter ointments, oils, pain …

Alcohol has a protective side too!

November 22, 2012
According to a new study, injured patients were less likely to die during hospitalisation if they had alcohol in their blood. ‘This study is not encouraging people to drink,’ cautions University of Illinois, Chicago injury …

Why your joints pain (Video)

October 3, 2012
The top three reasons for your joint pain may be: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain), 2. Osteoarthritis (growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage or a joint), 3. Gout (a …

Zebra fish’s spinal healing capability might hold key to helping paralysed people walk!

June 5, 2012
Scientists have decoded the secrets of the zebra fish's amazing ability to heal its spinal cord after injury. The findings could eventually pave the way to stimulate spinal cord regeneration in humans, especially for those who …