Abdominal muscles
The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. Common conditions of these muscles include strains and hernia. The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the ... [... more]
Better Health |
Pat Parelli - Calming A Horse That Bucks
Pat showed Scott some exercises designed to make the horse feel good by stretching the muscles in the cinch area: Attach the horse to a long, strong lead rope. Swing the rope and tap the horse on the front, then swing the rope towards his ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Some of these changes are due to getting older, but researchers now know that severe physical decline can be prevented or even reversed with exercise. Fitness of the musculoskeletal ... [... more]
Better Health |
Foot problems - heel pain
The heel is a cushion of fatty tissue that protects the structures of the foot, including the heel bone, muscles and ligaments. Heel pain is a common foot complaint. Complications include plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The heel is a padded ... [... more]
Better Health |
Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The cause is unknown, although infection or autoimmune responses are suspected. Bell's palsy resolves completely in around 90 per cent of cases, given time. Bell's ... [... more]
Better Health |
Physical activity for children
Exercise is good for growing children as well as for adults. It keeps muscles stronger, increases flexibility and makes them feel better, as well as making it easier to maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is also a good stress reliever. If a ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
What is a physical disability?
In the early years, children may have some difficulties in learning to move skilfully. This is not unusual. However, in some children, the muscles and nerves that control body movements may not be properly formed or may become damaged causing a ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Trauma - how our body reacts
An event that endangers life or property can provoke a distress reaction in the people involved. Various brain chemicals cause this response. The chemicals put the mind on high alert and prime the nervous system, circulatory system and muscles to ... [... more]
Better Health |
Locomotor system - Better Health Channel.
Movement is achieved by the skeleton and skeletal muscles working together. The brain oversees every move, using information from the eyes, the ears and from the muscles themselves. The skeleton and skeletal muscles work together to allow ... [... more]
Better Health |
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage. The pain is usually widespread. Researchers have suggested that FMS may be triggered by things such as viral ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Skiing
At this time of year, when people are dusting off their skis and giving their muscles a workout, one question always seems to surface: is it better value to ski in Australia or New Zealand? Thursday, June 29, 2000 At this time of year, when ... [... more]
Getaway |
HortNews - CRIs Flex Their Muscles In Science Carve-Up
New Zealand's state science companies are set to make themselves heard at tomorrow's meeting of the Government's new think-tank, the Growth and Innovation Advisory Board. WELLINGTON 10/10/2002 - New Zealand's state science companies are set to ... [... more]
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