Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neuromuscular disorder that affects movement, muscle tone, balance and posture (Cerebral Palsy Facts, 2021). The word Cerebral means of or relating to the brain or the intellect, while Palsy is defined as weakness or problems…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. “Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals (Fibro Facts, n.d.).” The cause of…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should, therefore excess fluid and waste from blood remain in the body and may cause other health problems (CDC,…
Dysautonomia, also called automatic dysfunction, is a general term that affects the automatic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls the body’s involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, blood pressure, temperature regulation, and pupil response (What is Dysautonomia, 2021). Dysautonomia…
Endometriosis, sometimes called “endo,” is a common gynecological condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus, also known as the endometrium, is found outside its normal location. This may result in inflammation, as the tissue…
First described by Professor Clare J. Fowler in 1985, fowler’s syndrome is a rare, lifelong condition characterized by a failure in the sphincter muscles to relax, which results in urinary retention and a difficulty to pass urine (Bladder Health UK,…