• 8
    Dec
    Two outlines illustrate infant head shapes. The top shows "Plagiocephaly" with an asymmetrical head, and the bottom depicts "Brachycephaly" with a flattened back, both labeled with dashed lines.

    Plagiocephaly

    Plagiocephaly Young babies' heads are relatively soft and can become misshapen. Plagiocephaly is the term for [...]

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  • 1
    Dec
    A bald baby with an orange line X on the head lies sideways, wearing a white garment. Text reads: "Neck tilted one way & rotated the other."

    Infant Torticollis

    Infant Torticollis Torticollis, in adults and babies, is a condition involving neck tightness and reduced movement. [...]

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  • 1
    Jul
    The illustration shows the thoracic spine with vertebrae and rib facets labeled. Arrows indicate ribcage rotation. Spine detail includes downward-pointing spinous processes. Text: "THORACIC SPINE," "RIB FACETS," "DOWNWARD POINTING SP."

    The Thorax

    The Thorax Everything between the base of the neck and the top of the lumbar spine [...]

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  • 24
    Jun
    A baby wearing a diaper is crawling on all fours, appearing joyful in an isolated white background.

    Cranial Osteopathy and Celebrity Parents

    Cranial Osteopathy and Celebrity Parents Cranial osteopathy for babies is no stranger to celebrities. Kate Lawler [...]

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  • 17
    Jun
    Diagram of a knee joint displaying anatomical features and labeled: ITB, Patella, Ligament, Menisci. The illustration includes both a side view and a cross-sectional view, showcasing joint components.

    Knee Problems

    Knee Problems The knee is more than just the big hinge joint: it is made of [...]

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  • 10
    Jun
    A hand with a highlighted area on the wrist, indicating pain, labeled "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." A small pill labeled "Levo-thyroxine" is shown on the palm.

    Hormones and Pain

    Hormones and Pain Pain is complicated, and what we feel is dependent on countless factors, including [...]

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  • 3
    Jun
    A mother, sitting cross-legged, breastfeeds her baby while looking down tenderly. She wears a navy shirt with her hair in a bun, surrounded by a white background.

    Fourth Trimester Aches and Pains

    Fourth Trimester Aches and Pains The fourth trimester is a baby’s first three months of life. [...]

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  • 27
    May
    Three bone illustrations compare conditions: "HEALTHY" shows dense structure, "OSTEOPENIC" indicates slight porosity, "OSTEOPOROTIC" displays high porosity. ©FREYA GILMORE 2017 is noted.

    Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

    Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Often mistaken for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density. Its [...]

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  • 20
    May
    Diagram illustrating the hip and knee anatomy, highlighting the iliotibial band (ITB), tensor fasciae latae (TFL), trochanteric bursa, and knee bursae with labeled arrows.

    Bursitis

    Bursitis Bursitis means “inflamed bursa”. Bursae are little fatty sacs called found all over the body. [...]

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  • 13
    May
    Two illustrations compare hip anatomy from lateral and anterior views. Both show a pelvis with hip joint bones and highlighted muscles. Labels: "LATERAL" and "ANTERIOR" indicate perspectives.

    Snapping Hip Syndrome

    Snapping Hip Syndrome Painless “snapping” in the hip, whether heard too or just felt, can be [...]

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