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Tips for Managing Bladder Weakness

Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]

Incontinence Choice
Incontinence Choice

September 13, 2024

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3 Ways to Improve Your Bladder Health with Jude 

Have you recently found yourself rushing for the toilet, or experiencing the odd leak here and there?  From the odd dribble to experiencing full incontinence, bladder weakness presents itself in various forms and 1 in 3 women will experience urinary leaks in their lifetime. Whether you are managing occasional leaks or incontinence, the loss of […]

Jude
Jude

August 30, 2024

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Understand Deep Oscillation® Therapy

Deep Oscillation therapy, developed by Physiomed Elektromedizin AG in Germany, is a clinically proven, electrostatic therapy which carries an international patent. This article talks you through how Deep Oscillation therapy works and how it can be beneficial for people with long term health conditions. If preferred, you can listen to audio of this article by […]

PhysioPod
PhysioPod

August 18, 2024

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7 of Our Top Recommended Accessible Spas

Spabreaks.com are committed to continuously improving the experience of spa goers by making spas as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Part of that includes making as much information as possible available so that individuals can choose the best destination for them. Here, the Spabreaks.com team recommends seven spas with accessible facilities […]

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Spabreaks.com

August 14, 2024

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The Healing Touch of Acupuncture

In our fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing underlying issues. However, acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a holistic approach to health and wellness that can be particularly beneficial for those with disabilities. […]

Carolyn Sykes
Carolyn Sykes

July 29, 2024

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Why Self-Care is Important for People with Disabilities

The reality of life with a disability. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Community Life Survey in 2018, disabled people consistently report lower ratings in happiness, life satisfaction, and a sense of worth compared to non-disabled people. Anxiety levels are higher among disabled individuals, with an average rating of 4.27 out of 10, […]

Paula
Paula

June 10, 2024