Orli_NeuroPhysio

19/05/2022

Did you know?

What can cause a loss of balance?

#1 Neurological conditions.

If you have a neurological condition like Stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and others, you are at a greater risk of losing your balance.

#2 Medications.
Some medications have side effects such as dizziness. Make sure you read carefully the side effects of your new medication.
Among those medications, you can find antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and some tranquillizers. *If you’re taking a medicine for high blood pressure, it may also make you lose your balance when your blood pressure gets too low.

#3 Low iron levels.
If you have an iron deficiency(anaemia) you can feel a loss of balance and weakness occasionally.

#4 Low blood sugar.
Do you have diabetes? dizziness occurs when your blood sugar drops suddenly.

#5 Sudden changes to your blood pressure or lack of circulation.
Sometimes standing up too quickly or making a sudden movement, can cause a blood pressure drop and a loss of balance. In that case, symptoms should fade quickly, once your blood pressure returns to normal.

16/05/2022

Did you know?

How does our balance work?

Three main ‘input systems’ helping you to hold your body balanced, constantly providing information to your brain.

These 3 systems are working in parallel:

1. The vestibular system, ( in your inner ear 👂) measures your head's movements.

2. The visual system (your eyes 👁).
Providing information about where your body is when you are moving or just
standing still.

3. The proprioceptive system, which consists of sensors in your joints 🦵, muscles and skin; providing information on your position, movement and pressure.

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09/05/2022

Did you know?

Dyskinesia isn't a symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) itself. It is a complication of some PD's medications. Treatment for PDs usually comes with side effects. One of them is dyskinesia -- irregular, jerky movements that you can’t control.

These movements can happen in one part of your body (like your arm or leg) or they could spread all over your body.
**Dyskinesia usually starts on the same side your PD did**.

At first, it may be so gentle, that you hardly notice it. But if you have severe symptoms, it can get in the way of your daily life, your job and social activities.

Dyskinesia doesn’t happen to everyone.
About half of people who take levodopa get dyskinesia.

Your chance is higher if you:
You got your PD before the age of 40
If you have the akinetic-rigid type of Parkinson’s
You take levodopa in high doses or for a long time
If you are under a lot of stress
BUT,
If you have tremors, you’re less likely to get dyskinesia.

Even if you have a higher chance of getting dyskinesia, there’s a lot you can do to stay as healthy as possible:
Eat balanced and healthy,
Sleep well.
Learn to manage stress.
And.. do some exercise every day!

29/04/2022

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15/04/2022

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If you are about to stretch out the , it will be much bigger than the actual space within the skull.
What would be the best way to fit it into the skull?

13/04/2022

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The is the outer layer of neural tissue of the in .

It is split into two parts (cortices), left and right # and primarily consists of six layers.

It is the most extensive site of neural integration in the central nervous system and plays a vital role in , , , , , , and .

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24/03/2022

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is challenging to diagnose,
especially in its early stages as the symptoms could resemble other neurologic disorders.

The identification of pre-motor symptoms is key to the early detection of PD.
Early symptoms of PD may include:
Constipation, Reduced sense of smell, Sleep problems, Sexual dysfunction and Mood disorders.

13/03/2022

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Accumulated research data emphasises the importance of dancing after stroke. This sort of activity could enhance your social networks, improve your quality of life, and could help and motivate you to keep yourself active!

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Here are some more benefits:

10/03/2022

Did you know?

It’s long been known that enrichment activities can help promote recovery after a stroke.

Music 🎼 just might provide the ultimate sensory experience to the brain.

Multiple clinical studies have reported various improvements such as limb function, gait, posture and mood.
A more recent study (published in 'Brain Sci'. 2021) reported a notable improvement in verbal memory and language skills after music intervention.

Tip 💡: No matter how long ago it has been since the stroke.

Start listening to music regularly!

09/03/2022

Did you know?

Healthy Habits That Lower Your Risk to have a stroke #2

High blood pressure is a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diastolicpressure of 80 or higher that stays high over time.

08/03/2022

03/03/2022

Healthy Habits That Lower Your Risk to have a stroke #1

Being overweight doubles your chances of having a stroke.

People who are overweight also have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome—a condition that raises your risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, blood clots, and more.

33% of people who are overweight and 62% of people who are obese will suffer from metabolic syndrome.

💡Tip: By losing weight and choosing healthy lifestyle habits, like regular exercise* and balanced healthy meals*** and monitor your health.