to have children. Additional symptoms of Turner syndrome include the following: • An especially wide neck (webbed neck) and a low or indistinct hairline. • A tendency to develop high blood pressure (so this should be checked regularly). • Scoliosis (deformity of the spine) occurs in 10 percent of adolescent girls who have Turner syndrome. • Osteoporosis can develop because of a lack of estrogen‚ but this can largely be prevented by taking hormone replacement therapy. • A heart murmur‚ sometimes
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How are you? I heard you have been spending a lot of time with the boys recently! With Adam’s sixth birthday approaching‚ my appreciation for doctors continues to grow. Years ago we were uncertain of Adam’s ability to refrain from humming during uncomfortable situations; yet‚ today‚ we are amazed by the strides he’s taken with neurologists at his side. Neurologists help children struggling with rare diseases all over the world. Just the other day‚ an article was released highlighting a 10-year
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Michelle Aderholt Dwarfism 11/24/09 Sources Tortora‚ Gerald J.‚ and Bryan Derrickson. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 12th ed. United States of America: John Wiley and Sons‚ Inc‚ 2009. Print. “Dwarfism.” <http://kidshealth.org/Search01.jsp> Nov. 24‚ 2009. Kugler‚ Mary. “How many types of dwarfism are there?” <http://rarediseases.about.com/od/dwarfism/f/dwarfismtypes.htm> Nov. 24‚ 2009. “Dwarfism” Have you ever been somewhere and seen a person who is shorter than the
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obstacle in my life as well as my family’s lives. It has really changed the way i look at things‚ and has taught me what is important in life‚ and the importance of love. Another physical obstacle i have faced has been my back. I was diagnosed with scoliosis a few years ago. It has changed some of the things i am able to do and at the start was very hard on me because every time i would do something my back would
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Motor Characteristics of those with Significant Disabilities Individuals with significant disabilities often possess common motor characteristics related to the deficiencies they have. Whether chronic or acute‚ these health issues have a significant impact on the livelihood of the individual. When relating to and teaching those with significant disabilities‚ it is important to understand the motorical characteristics and the impact those characteristics have on an individual
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Merrick’s - The Elephant Man - were no less spared. Toward the end of his life severe arthritis forced him to limp and use a walking stick. In addition‚ the scoliosis (curvature) of his spine revealed in surviving photographs probably would have reduced his lung capacity predisposing him to shortness of breath and chest infections. There is a divide amongst Joseph Merrick medical authorities as to just what disease
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times to help them with management of hypotonia‚ poor feeding‚ obesity‚ and behavioral issues. Patients will also need strict meal plans and schedules to stick to. People with PWS have health complications such as risks of getting osteoporosis‚ scoliosis‚ type two diabetes‚ heart disease‚ sleep apnea‚ and stroke. Vomiting‚ high tolerance for pain and unusual reactions to standard dosages of medications are associated with PWS. Someone with Prader Willi syndrome will not feel pain until an infection
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WE GOT SPIRIT‚ YES WE DO!! WE GOT SPIRIT‚ HOW BOUT YOU?!?!?!? Short skirts‚ loud voices‚ and tons of energy; that’s what most high school students define as a typical cheerleader. Most of the teenagers in the wolrld will have this opinion. Along with being the blondes of the school‚ cheerleaders are also seen as wanna-be athletes. I mean‚ all they do is just cheer on other teams‚ right? They don’t actually do anything other than a few back-flips here or there. How hard could it be? The answer is
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Yoga → Sanskrit word “yuj” : to yoke‚ unite‚ join Refers to union of the individual self with the universal self. Union of the mind‚ body‚ spirit. → Philosophical or mystical system found in India; some dates the beginning of yoga back to Shamanism from 25‚000 BCE‚ pre-dating written history. → 4 main yoga systems: Jnana Yoga: Path of wisdom. Explores the human mind through self-study and pursuit of knowledge‚ and to inquire into one’s own nature. (EX: Who am I?) Bhakti Yoga: Path of devotion
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5 UNIT-5 Postures 5.1 Meaning and Concept of Correct Postures- Standing and Sitting 5.2 Advantages of Correct Posture 5.3 Common Postural Deformities- Knock Knee; Flat Foot; Round Shoulders; Lordosis‚ Kyphosis‚ Bow legs and Scoliosis 5.4 Physical Activities as Corrective Measures JULY 6 UNIT-6 Children and Sports 6.1 Motor Development in Children 6.2 Factors Affecting Motor Development 6.3 Physical and Physiological Benefits of Exercise on Children
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