Bell’s Palsy is a sudden, temporary paralysis or weakness of the muscles in your face. It is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve and only affects one side of the face. What causes Bell’s Palsy? The exact cause is unknown but is often linked to viral infections. Signs of Bell’s Palsy Sudden onset of one-sided facial weakness. Drooping of the eyelid or inability to close the eye. Drooling and difficulty eating or drinking. Increased sound sensitivity. Pain on the side o

Most of us spend hours sitting everyday - at a desk, behind the wheel, or on the couch. While sitting itself isn't ‘bad’, staying in one position for too long can leave your body feeling stiff, sore and tired. What happens when you sit for too long ? Your body is designed to move! When you stay seated for prolonged periods the following occurs: muscles become less active , particularly around your hips, core and back joints become stiff from staying in a limited position for

Many have experienced a concussion after a motor vehicle accident or, typically, during a rugby game. Normally, people would be rushed to the hospital and told to rest for a minimum of 48 hours to allow the brain to heal. But have you ever thought about what else could have been impacted by this event? To understand how to manage a concussion, we have to understand what actually "goes wrong" in the body and brain. Essentially, a concussion is an injury to the brain at the cel

“Globally, cerebral palsy (CP) remains an important cause of motor disability. It has a reported prevalence of more than 4 per 1000 live births in low-and middle-income countries.” (Katangwe et al, 2024) In South Africa, CP is one of the major causes of disability in children and highlights the need for a holistic approach towards the prevention, identification and treatment of the disorder. CP is a non-progressive neurological-motor disorder that affects the development of a