Why the way healthcare professionals measure patient pain might soon be changing

Why the way healthcare professionals measure patient pain might soon be changing

"The last time you went to see a doctor, it was probably because you were in pain – it’s by far the main reason people access the health service. And if you did go because of pain, your doctor probably asked you to rate it on a scale from zero to ten. Zero being no pain and ten being the worst pain you can imagine. This pain scale is so simple and intuitive, that it’s hard to imagine a time when doctors didn’t have it."

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It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer

It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer

“The Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in the human body. It attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone of the foot, helping you to run fast, jump high, and change direction quickly. During these types of exercises the tendon acts like a spring that propels you forward more efficiently.”

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Research Review: Neural Mobilization

Research Review: Neural Mobilization

Non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions are being embraced by the medical community because they are simple to carry out, economical, and have relatively minor side effects.

One treatment approach that can be used as part of an individualized multi-modal program to manage persistent pain is neural mobilizations.

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