Man helps woman who is having difficulty walking

Posture describes how you hold your body when standing, sitting or lying down, while balance means being able to keep your body upright and stable. Conditions affecting the brain, nerves, ears, muscles and heart can affect your balance and posture. 

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balance-posture

Ataxia

Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in adults

Flat feet

Foot drop

Falls

Are you at risk of falling?

Muscle disorders can be caused by injury, infection, inflammation or an inherited condition like muscular dystrophy, which weakens muscles.


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muscle-disorders

Paralysis

We all spend a lot of time in our homes and they can affect our health in more ways than we realise. From damp and mould, to germs on floors and kitchen counters, the home can be a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and fungi. But making a few changes to your home can make a big difference.

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home-health

Occupational therapy

Playing sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can sometimes cause an injury, like a sprain or strain. Minor sports injuries can often be managed at home, but more serious injuries, like a broken nose or dislocated shoulder, need to be treated by a doctor. 


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sports-injuries

Playing sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can sometimes cause an injury, like a sprain or strain. Minor sports injuries can often be managed at home, but more serious injuries, like a broken nose or dislocated shoulder, need to be treated by a doctor. 

Physiotherapy

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS)

Find out what causes chest tightness and how to treat the symptoms of tightness in the chest.

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Chest tightness: Causes and treatment

Many people get mood swings in menopause and perimenopause. Learn why this is and how to deal with them.

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How to manage menopause mood swings

Discover the best yoga exercises for menopause and perimenopause, to help with common symptoms such as hot flushes and low mood.

Yoga for menopause: best poses to ease your symptoms

Spots and acne can be more common in perimenopause and menopause. Discover why this hormonal acne happens and what you can do to treat it.


Menopause acne: causes and treatment 

Feeling sick and menopausal? Find out why menopause nausea can happen, and what you can do about it.

Can menopause cause nausea?

If you’re menopausal and feeling forgetful, it could be ‘brain fog’. Learn why you can get memory loss during menopause, and how you can deal with it.


What is brain fog in menopause?

Migraine headaches may become more common during the menopause and perimenopause. Find out why hormonal headaches happen and how to treat them.

Hormonal headaches in perimenopause

Tired and menopausal? Discover what causes menopause sleep problems and what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.


Menopause and insomnia

Stefanie, 41, went through surgical menopause in 2017. She’s sharing her story to help other women know they’re not alone.


My Menopause Story – Stefanie, 41

Sarah, 50, explains how menopause has forced her to accept her body as it is now, and surrender to the waves of grief that come with it.

Balance and posture summary