What is a foot orthosis?
Two categories of foot orthosis A foot orthosis varies from an insole in modern terminology as it is shaped while the insole is flat. There are two distinct orthotic types on the market —those available from internet sources and chemists and those prescribed by...
Urine Holds the Secrets of Health
An Unsavoury but Important Subject Little do we know, but your urine holds the secrets of health. Why do you need your blood pressure and weight checked? And what is all this about needing a water sample? Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine,...
Which Bones are Most at Risk from Fracture?
Broken Bones and Feet The theme – does it matter which bone you break? The answer, of course, is a simple yes. Unfortunately, not all bones heal the same way or are as prone to damage as others. As a lay article, I hope this updates any previous knowledge, or...
Fitness centres make health better
Supporting Better Healthcare Can fitness centres improve our health? Can they improve our mental well-being, or are they simply places to enhance our bodies? In this article, we might review our thoughts about fitness centres being regarded as simple gyms filled with...
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