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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Leukodystrophy

    Leukodystrophy refers to a group of inherited disorders that affect the white matter of the brain, which causes loss of normal brain functions.

  2. Pelvic floor

    Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone and prevent the need for corrective surgery.

  3. Tennis – health benefits

    People of all ages enjoy tennis for its physical, social and psychological benefits.

  4. Soccer - health benefits

    Soccer is great for your health and can be played in competition or in the park with friends.

  5. Hernias

    Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.

  6. Muscle cramp

    A muscle cramp is an uncontrollable and painful spasm of a muscle.

  7. Child development (1) - newborn to three months

    Infants in the first eight weeks have no control over their movements and all their physical activity is involuntary or reflex.

  8. Dwarfism

    Dwarfism refers to a group of conditions characterised by shorter than normal skeletal growth.

  9. Williams syndrome

    Williams syndrome often goes undiagnosed, which means that some people with the disorder fail to get the support and treatment they need until later in life.

  10. Noonan syndrome

    Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition that usually includes heart abnormalities and characteristic facial features.

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