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  2. Hypermobility (joints) - Wikipedia

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    Isometric exercise avoids hyperextension and contributes to strength. Unwanted symptoms are frequently reduced by some forms of yoga; Low-impact sports Use of low impact elliptical trainer machines can replace high-impact running. Pain-free swimming may require a kickboard or extra care to avoid hyperextending elbow and other joints.

  3. Disability sport classification - Wikipedia

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    Disability sports classification is a system that allows for fair competition between people with different types of disabilities.. Historically, the process has been overseen by 2 groups: specific disability type sport organizations that cover multiple sports, and specific sport organizations that cover multiple disability types including amputations, cerebral palsy, deafness, intellectual ...

  4. Disability classification in golf - Wikipedia

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    Blind golf is outstanding in the area of disabled sports in that it includes only minor modifications to the standard rules of golf.The principle of playing is that blind or partially sighted golf players have a sighted coach who assists the golfer in describing distance, direction and characteristics of the hole, and helps with club head alignment behind the ball, prior to the stroke.

  5. Leonard Cheshire Disability - Wikipedia

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    Leonard Cheshire's aims are to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as they choose - whatever their ability. [1] The charity supports disabled people through local care services including residential homes, supported living, domiciliary support, day services, activity centres, respite care, transition services, and ...

  6. National Health Service (England) - Wikipedia

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    The NHS was established within the differing nations of the United Kingdom through differing legislation, and as such there has never been a singular British healthcare system, instead there are 4 health services in the United Kingdom; NHS England, the NHS Scotland, HSC Northern Ireland and NHS Wales, which were run by the respective UK government ministries for each home nation before falling ...

  7. Veterans Health Administration - Wikipedia

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    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health [2] that implements the healthcare program of the VA through a nationalized healthcare service in the United States, providing healthcare and healthcare-adjacent services to veterans through the administration and operation ...

  8. Physical therapy - Wikipedia

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    Physical therapy addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. [3] PTs use an individual's history and physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan and, when necessary, incorporate the results of laboratory and imaging studies like X-rays, CT-scan, or MRI findings.

  9. Dental public health - Wikipedia

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    Dental Public Health (DPH) is a para-clinical specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health. [1] [2] Dental public health is involved in the assessment of key dental health needs and coming up with effective solutions to improve the dental health of populations rather than individuals.