Arthritis is the biggest single cause of disability inNew Zealand– but with the right treatment, you can still enjoy an active and independent life. That’s the message from Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ), supported by Arthritis NewZealand, this World Physiotherapy Day (8 September 2011). PNZ President Gill Stotter says people who use physiotherapy as part of [...]
This year the focus of Physiotherapy Day in New Zealand is to raise public awareness of the benefits of physiotherapy for arthritic conditions. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint condition leading to pain, loss of functional independence and reduced quality of life. It also imposes a substantial economic burden on the community. It commonly affects [...]
Asthma is the leading reason for Kiwi kids being hospitalised and about 1 in 4 of our children has the illness, which takes a huge toll on New Zealand, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says. ‘In addition to the disruption, risks and trauma that asthma adds to the lives of people who have the illness, [...]
Walking is one of the favorite activity pastimes of older adults, but few of them might consider that increasing their speed and agility may prevent hospitalization or disability. However, a study by Cesari and colleagues, which was published in the October 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, demonstrated that walking speed [...]
Association of Insomnia with quality of life, work, productivity and activity impairment. Data from 19,711 adults participating in the 2005 US National Health and Wellness Survey were examined to assess the association of insomnia with health-related quality of life, work, productivity and activity impairment. Compared with non-insomnia, insomnia was associated with significantly lower health and [...]