The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition. This is one of the key takeaways of our June 2023 study published in the journal The Lancet Rheumatology. Our […]
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Chronic kidney disease is categorized into stages and each stage is based on how well your kidneys are working. Let’s take a look at the different stages of kidney disease and their symptoms plus how each stage is treated.
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Stretching regularly can help improve your flexibility, making day-to-day tasks easier. Stretching doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are 10 stretching exercises seniors should do every day.
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After years of treating seniors with back pain, physiotherapist Eric Leckie has learned it’s helpful to determine the main cause of back pain so it can be treated and prevented in the future. Here are some of the top causes of lower back pain amongst seniors.
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The typical person with degenerative disc disease is active and in his or her 30s or 40s. They’ll also be experiencing more pain and discomfort than the average person, particularly in their lower back and down their leg. To get better informed on this topic, let’s take a look at the most common symptoms of degenerative disc disease, as well as the potential causes.
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While there’s no cure for psoriatic arthritis, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms in order to obtain treatment to help manage them because the disease is progressive in nature. As such, here are the seven most common symptoms to look for.
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