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  1. Bones, muscles and joints

    Information and links to factsheets about bone disorders, osteoporosis, muscles, joint conditions, back, prevention and management.

  2. Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine.

  3. Locomotor system

    The skeleton and skeletal muscles work together to allow movement.

  4. Ageing - muscles bones and joints

    Exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.

  5. Posture

    Bad habits such as slouching and inactivity cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.

  6. Choosing the right shoe

    The right footwear can help keep your feet healthy, make your physical activity easier and help keep your body safe from injury

  7. Perthes' disease

    Most children with Perthes' disease eventually recover, but it can take anywhere from 2 to 5 years.

  8. Muscles

    There are about 600 muscles in the human body

  9. Bursitis

    Bursitis is often caused by overuse and the inflammation will continue unless the particular activity or movement is stopped.

  10. Cysts - ganglion cysts

    A ganglion cyst is the most common lump on the hand, and tends to target women between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age.

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