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HTC Blog - Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly

Babies can occasionally develop a flattened side or back of the head at a few months old due to spending a lot of time on their backs. This is known commonly as ‘Flat head syndrome’ or Plagiocephaly. It is fairly common affecting 1 in 5 babies and isn’t something for a parent to worry too …

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HTC Blog - Texter's Thumb

Texter’s Thumb

Texter’s Thumb, otherwise known as ‘De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis’ is a painful condition resulting from inflammation and swelling of the tendons which control thumb movement.   The Anatomy Tendons are rope-like structures that attach muscle to bone. Tendons are covered by a slippery thin soft-tissue layer, called synovium. This layer allows the tendons to slide easily …

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HTC Blog - Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease

Overview Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological, degenerative disorder affecting certain cells in our brain. The cells affected are those that produce certain important chemicals which provide ‘instant bridges’ between nerve endings. The chemicals are called neurotransmitters. There are various different neurotransmitters within the human body involved with various bodily / nerve-controlled functions. In …

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