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The jump-scare in a horror film. Your child’s first step. Some things can make your heart skip a beat. But most of the time, you want your heart to keep a steady rhythm like a world-famous drummer. AFib is a condition that causes an irregular heart rhythm — the amateur drummer that’s a bit off beat. Sure, it sounds a bit off, but is it really a problem? If left untreated, AFib puts you at risk for having a stroke. AFib can come and go. Some people only experience it for a few minutes to a few hours, while others have it persistently. Not everyone with AFib notices symptoms, which is why it’s good to have regular check-ups with your primary care provider. Some symptoms include: • A fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat • Chest pain • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Extreme tiredness • Shortness of breath If you experience any of these, talk to your healthcare provider. They may refer you to see a heart specialist called a cardiologist. If you experience chest pain, seek emergency care right away. Learn more about AFib risk factors, causes, and treatments: https://bit.ly/4dRlGrX

🌍 What is Severe ME again? Today, a physiotherapist visited me. Though she’s worked with the most severe illnesses, she burst into tears outside my room after our session. Even with preparation, seeing someone so extremely emaciated who could barely whisper was overwhelming. I had to heavily medicate myself just to tolerate another person’s presence. This wasn’t even traditional physiotherapy - just gentle touches on my feet and calves where I have pain. The reality of #MECFS is something the vast majority of MDs struggles to understand. During our brief interaction, she asked if I could sit up briefly or watch videos etc.. I had to deny everything. Having no contact with anyone except my aunt, it was shocking to see her horrified face as she processed my reality. She was devastated learning that doctors can’t help & there’s barely any research funding. I’ve been living in the most severe state for 4 years - and let me tell you, a few months of crash doesn’t begin to reflect what life with extremely severe ME/CFS truly is. The profound isolation, inability to tolerate light, sound, or human presence, extreme muscle loss, constant pain - it’s a level of suffering that’s hard to describe. Even the smallest movements are impossible. You’re grateful when you can manage liquid nutrition. And there are people even more severely affected than me. This disease strips away everything, leaving you in a state that challenges the very definition of living. The medical community must acknowledge the devastating reality of #MECFS We need urgent research and treatment. We are young people who have disappeared from life and many of us are too ill to even share our stories. @GlimmerInAbsnce on X https://lnkd.in/edfRMSsq

Effective communication between patients and providers is crucial for safe & quality care, yet it's often fraught with challenges. Beyond explaining medical jargon clearly and with sensitivity, providers have to navigate emotionally charged situations and complex family dynamics, especially when dealing with serious illness. I came across this interesting article that provides a list of "never-words," which are words and phrases that should be avoided by the providers, and their alternatives. https://lnkd.in/eQrcdSC4 Examples: Never-word: "NEED" Instead of saying: “Your mother needs a transplant.” Try: “Here's what I see. Let's discuss options.” Never-word: "JUST" Instead of saying: "We can continue treatment, or we can just do supportive care"  Omit the word "just" from the sentence. Others: “Everything will be fine.” "What would [the patient] want?" “Let's not worry about that now.” "You are lucky it is only stage 2" Lastly, it's always okay to say, “I’m sorry, that came out wrong. Would it be ok if I begin again?” #patientcommunication #providercommunication #patientengagement #patientfocus #neverwords #doctors #patients #communication #bedsidemanner #empathy #patientcentered #patientsafety #medicationsafety #medsafety #ilovemedsafety

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.  

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.  

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.  

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.  

💡 Did you know? Dupuytren's Contracture, often called "Viking Disease," is a progressive condition affecting the hand, making daily tasks challenging. 🖐️ This condition occurs when the fascia in the palm thickens, causing fingers to bend inward. Over time, simple actions like shaking hands, gripping objects, or placing your hand flat become difficult. 🌟 The good news? With early intervention, symptoms can be managed effectively! ✨ Signs to watch for: ✔️ Small lumps (nodules) in the palm ✔️ Difficulty straightening fingers ✔️ Tight cords under the skin 💡 Management options: 💼 Non-surgical approaches: Physical therapy, stretching exercises 💉 Medical treatments: Collagenase injections 🔪 Surgical options for severe cases 👩⚕️ As a physiotherapist, I focus on personalized care to restore mobility and function. If you or someone you know has symptoms, don't wait. Early action leads to better outcomes! Let’s spread awareness about Dupuytren's Contracture and help people regain their hand health. 💬 Have questions or experiences to share? Let’s discuss in the comments! #Physiotherapy #DupuytrensContracture #HandHealth #Healthcare #PhysicalTherapy #HandMobility #Wellness #HealthAwareness #Rehabilitation #ArohaHomecarePhysiotherapy

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.  

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠? Cupping is an ideal therapy for those looking to address chronic pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and tension, boost immunity, or alleviate respiratory problems. It can also be used as a preventative measure to support overall health and well-being. If you're dealing with any of the above issues, cupping can help provide relief from your symptoms. It's important to remember that cupping is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be effective for everyone. Speak to your healthcare provider or experienced cupping practitioner before starting any treatment. Cupping is also great for those looking to support their overall health and wellbeing. It can help increase energy levels and bring balance back to the mind, body, and spirit. Regular cupping treatments can help to promote balance and relaxation in the body, allowing you to feel your best.  For more information about fascia blasting contact Advanced Muscle Care Inc. at musclecareinc@gmail.com or visit our website at https://musclecareinc.com. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Including Novi, Plymouth, Northville, Troy, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Pleasant Ridge, Berkley, and surrounding areas.