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Preventing Swelling, Edema, and Contractures in Decreased Activity
Swelling in the legs and arms is very common after being unable to move them. This swelling (edema) is caused from fluid building up in the legs and arms due to slowed circulation.
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Listing: Parkinson's Disease - Resources
There are many Parkinson's Disease community resources that can assist you in learning about the disease, other movement disorders, general medical issues, the latest research, and local support groups.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC addresses four major areas: Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living, Traveler's Health, Emergency Preparedness, and data statistics. Some topics covered include COPD, diabetes, cancer and smoking cessation.
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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Temperature Regulation
Problems with temperature regulation happen in people with cervical and high thoracic spinal cord injuries. Body temperature may
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Understanding Neurogenic Bladder
This page provides information on neurogenic bladder disorder.
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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: COPD
Learn more about COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from this valuable and informative website.
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Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
There are many things to help prevent falls in the home. This guide can assist in identifying potential risk factors and provide useful suggestions.
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Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA)
The Illinois Department on Aging provides an intervention program and a variety of other services to help seniors who live at home that include hiring a caregiver, care coordination, transportation, and reporting elder abuse or neglect.
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Karate CAN-DO! Foundation
The Karate Can-Do Foundation’s mission is to help children and adults with physical challenges and learning differences reach their full potential through the practice of karate.
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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois provides information for professionals and consumers on the medical research, treatment and support system for this disease.
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