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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Advice Sheet

Author stephen makinde

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint condition that can affect various tissues in the body and organs. RA is common amongst females, particularly during their forties, and women are three to four times more likely to suffer. Caucasians are

Veruccas: Advice Sheet

Author stephen makinde
What are Verrucas? Verrucas are warts on the sole of the foot and are also known as plantar warts. They are small growths caused by certain strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This is a contagious virus that is commonly picked up from damp

The basics of neurosurgery

Author stephen makinde
Neurosurgery derives from the root word for nerve, and it refers to a specialty that's a primary concern is the nervous system. The nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, and neurosurgeons are qualified to operate on any of these

Mastering Speed

Author stephen makinde

  Mastering Speed- Perfect Balance Clinic’s running Coach Stan Madiri in Athletics Weekly Our Perfect Balance Clinic running coach, Stan Madiri, an IAAF elite speed coach, is highly respected in the field of athletics and is featured in the current issue of industry bible Athletics

Cartilage and the OATS Procedure

Author stephen makinde
What is cartilage? Cartilage is made up of a structural molecule known as the matrix. The matrix consists of different proteoglycans, collagens, and non-collagenous proteins. The rest is made up of water. Sixty-five to eighty percent of the wet weight of cartilage is water and

Top 5 Stretches Every runner should do

Author stephen makinde
When carried out over a series of weeks these simple exercises can eradicate many muscle imbalances resulting from or causing pelvic torsion. It is advisable to seek medical attention from a specialist before carrying out these exercises to be clear as to the nature of
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