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Jan 04, 2010 -
When the snow falls, many people are psyched to hit the mountain. Whether you ski or snowboard, what you do off the trails can help you feel more confident in the snow, and help avoid injury. Strong quads and a core, open hips, and a sturdy sense of balance will make a huge difference when flying down the slopes, and doing yoga is a great way to make that happen.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Managing Scoliosis
- Braces
- Surgery
- Treatment for Adult Scolios...
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- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Diagnosing Scoliosis
Scoliosis is diagnosed typically in children 10 - 15 years of age. However, only about 1% of cases actually require treatment. There is a large female preponderance for larger curves that do require treatment.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- References
Illustrations
Substantia nigra and Parkinson's disease
Central nervous system
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
Alternative Names
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Parkinson's disease was first described in England in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Central nervous system
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Secondary parkinsonism is similar to Parkinson's disease, but is caused by certain medicines, an different nervous system disorder, or another illness.
Alternative Names
Parkinsonism - secondary
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders of the elderly. The term "parkinsonism" refers to any condition that causes any combination of the types of movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease by damaging or destroying dopamine neurons in a certain area of the brain.
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