October is National Physical Therapy Month. It is an opportunity to increase awareness about the benefits of physical therapy “to improve mobility, manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injury, and prevent future injury and chronic disease,” according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). MedicineNet defines physical therapy as “A branch of rehabilitative …
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), explains that “Down Syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial copy of chromosome 21.” Due to the extra genetic material, the course of development is altered leading to some common physical traits such as “low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and …
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This week, October 20-26, is observed in the United States and Canada, as Respiratory Care Week. It is a health awareness campaign that “recognizes members of the respiratory care profession and promotes awareness of lung health issues and practices.” Respiratory therapists are specialized healthcare practitioners trained in pulmonary medicine. According to the Lung Institute, “They …
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Since 1998, October 22 has been observed annually as International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). This is a day designated to raise global awareness about the speech disorder that affects one percent of the world’s population. The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), explains that stuttering is a “speech …
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This week, October 21-25, is recognized as National Health Education Week 2019. The theme for this year is “Elevating health for all.” This campaign focuses on “increasing national awareness on major public health issues and promoting a better understanding of the role of health education.” Sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), webinars …
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