Dysarthria is diagnosed by a professional in speech pathology. It may be the result of a trauma to the brain or an injury or disease that impacts the muscles around the mouth or neck. Whatever the cause may be, it's important to practice speech in order to rebuild the muscle or retrain the nervous system to make the muscles function correctly. You will most likely work with a speech pathologist professional to learn techniques specific to your issue, but there are also a few things you can do at home to help develop your speech as well as other muscle functions of the mouth.
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If you have been involved in a car accident, chances are that you may have suffered from whiplash injury, especially if the car was hit from behind causing a sudden forward jerking of your head. Common symptoms that may indicate you have whiplash may include neck pain and stiffness, jaw pain, headaches and back pain and shoulder blades. The good news is that you can manage and relieve the symptoms of whiplash using simple and non-invasive chiropractic treatments.
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After a facelift, it is important that you do everything you can to maintain your results. After all, you do not want to undergo the procedure again sooner than your surgeon's expectations. Here are eight ways you can extend the life of your facelift.
Drink plenty of water. Water helps with the production of collagen and elastin. Both are crucial in the production of healthy skin. Staying hydrated also helps your skin to maintain a healthy glow.
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Parkinson's disease can make bathing, grooming and toileting very difficult. This is because of the common symptoms, which include balance issues, tremors, slowed movement and stiff muscles. Fortunately, it is possible to make these daily tasks easier while still maintaining a certain level of your independence. Here are some helpful tips:
Daily Task: Bathing
Make sure your tub has a non-skid bath mat made out of rubber to help prevent slips while bathing.
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When someone loses a full or partial limb in their lower and upper extremities, artificial limbs help that person return to a more normal life. Prosthetic limbs can restore a person's ability to walk, run and other capabilities that were lost along with the limb. New advances in artificial limbs have lead to hands that can grasp and make gestures, so what's the next logical step? According to MIT Technology review, it is prostheses with feeling.
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