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Links to information about exercise therapy for a range of diseases and conditions.
Updated April 2008
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Genital prolapse
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Genital prolapse is when pelvic organs descend from their normal anatomical position into the vagina.
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Aug 2008
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Pilates
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Better Health Channel
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Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness.
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Feb 2008
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Therapeutic exercise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Muscle weakness is very common in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A weak muscle can be damaged if overworked, because it is already functioning close to its maximal limits. As a result of this, exercise programs for people with ALS may ...
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Feb 2008
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Physical training for cystic fibrosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The progress of lung disease in cystic fibrosis leads to abnormal breathing during exercise. This limits people exercising, which in turn affects health and body image. Physical training is designed to improve physical, heart and muscle strength through...
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Nov 2007
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Chronic fatigue syndrome and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Exercise is often difficult for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) because physical activity can make symptoms worse. However, research suggests that, in many cases, a graded and careful exercise program may improve CFS symptoms.
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Sep 2007
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Exercise for treating fibromyalgia syndrome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Individuals with fibromyalgia benefit from aerobic fitness training. There is evidence from well-defined and conducted studies that some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia (FMS) are improved by short-term aerobic fitness training. The most consistent impro...
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Aug 2007
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Exercise for vasomotor menopausal symptoms
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Evidence suggests that a high proportion of menopausal women will experience hot flushes and night sweats (vasomotor symptoms). Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered to be the most effective treatment for symptoms. However, studies have report...
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Aug 2007
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Vision therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Vision therapy is used to treat problems such as lazy eye, eye alignment and coordination, and poor focus. The program involves eye tests and the use of lenses and exercises to improve a person's visual abilities. Vision therapy is most effective for children and young adults.
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Jul 2007
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Fact sheet 6 Reducing stress
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beyondblue
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Stress is common in daily life and may be associated with work, family or personal relationships. Whatever the cause, there are some simple steps which can help to reduce stress.
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Jul 2007
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Dearousal through hyperventilation control
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World Health Organization
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The first step in preventing and controlling hyperventilation is to recognise how and when hyperventilation occurs. Many people who panic show some signs of hyperventilation.
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Jun 2007
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Parkinson's disease and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Regular exercise can improve some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremor, rigidity, slowness and impaired movement. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional when devising an exercise program.
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May 2007
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Dietary advice for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This systematic review assesses the effects of studies that examined dietary advice with or without the addition of exercise or behavioural approaches. Eighteen studies were included. No data were found on micro- or macrovascular diabetic complications,...
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May 2007
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Alzheimer's disease and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Exercise can help to reduce depression for people with Alzheimer's disease. It also helps protect against the side effects of physical deterioration such as falls and fractures.
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Feb 2007
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Osteoporosis and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis (porous bone) is characterised by loss of calcium and bone tissue from bones, which makes them susceptible to breaking. Exercising regularly reduces the rate of bone loss and the likelihood of falling. See your doctor or health care professional for expert advice.
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Feb 2007
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Surgery for faecal incontinence in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Faecal incontinence (the inability to control the release of flatus or stool) can be debilitating, and is a common reason for older people to need nursing home care. It can happen for many reasons including malformations of the rectum (lower part of the...
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Feb 2007
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Rehabilitation interventions for foot drop in neuromuscular disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Foot drop is the term commonly used to describe weakness or contracture of the muscles at the ankle joint. It may arise from many neuromuscular diseases. Interventions might include a 'wait and see' approach, physiotherapy, orthotics (appliances), surge...
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Feb 2007
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Oxygen therapy during exercise training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People with COPD often have severe shortness of breath that prevents them from performing their everyday activities. Formal rehabilitation programs that include exercise training improve stamina, decrease breathlessness and enhance quality of life. Use ...
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Jan 2007
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