Health Conditions
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway (tunnel) of bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist.
Hospital procedures
Do I need sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery is a medical procedure that aims to open the pathways of the sinuses and clear blockages. It is an option to treat people with ongoing (chronic) and recurrent sinus infections, nasal polyps, and other related conditions.
Health Conditions
Spinal cord injuries and conditions
The signs and symptoms of common spine conditions and injuries often depend on which spinal nerves are affected.
Health Conditions
Stroke
A stroke, sometimes called a ‘brain attack’, occurs when blood flow and oxygen to an area of the brain are cut off.
Hospital procedures
Everything you need to know about colonoscopies
In this article, you will learn what a colonoscopy entails, how long recovery takes, whether you’re awake during the procedure, and when you might need one. Get expert-backed insights here.
Physical Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation for brain injuries
Learning everything possible about the specific brain injury and the road ahead is vital for brain injury survivors, their families, and caregivers.
Hospital
Circumcision
Boys are born with a hood of skin, called the foreskin, covering the head (also called the glans) of the penis.
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Patient Story | Stroke Rehabilitation
Lana describes Ian as remarkably intelligent, which is why his current state is difficult to comprehend. On 21 February 2022, Ian suffered a double stroke.
Physical Rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury and rehabilitation
While it can only take a few seconds for a spinal cord injury (SCI) to occur, the impact can last a lifetime.
Physical Rehabilitation
Surviving strokes: A recipe for recovery
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in South Africa and does not only affect the elderly.
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Does smoking cause throat cancer?
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Pain from the perspective of a physiotherapist
Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals, who provide treatment for patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
