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Ask Ruth - 2008

Issue

Subject

January

‘Spondy’: spine related problems.

February

Sweating; what it is, and can excessive sweating be harmful.

March

Aortic aneurysm: what it is, how it can be treated and the risks to older Yoga students.

April

Ilio-tibial band syndrome (ITB) - thickening of the deep fascia covering the muscles on the outer side of the thigh.

May

Yoga following a colostomy. See also link to the Colostomy Association.

June

Yoga following a caesarean section, in particular discussing pelvic floor exercises both pre- and post natal, and returning to classes.

July

 ‘Parson’s knee’ and bursitis: what it is, treatment, and changes to Yoga practice to accommodate it until fully healed

August

Shoulder separations (where the ligament binding the shoulder blade to the collar bone becomes detached): what they are and the options for treatment and impact on Yoga practice.

September

Anaemic and jaundiced students. Covers causes of both and the risks from each.

October

Baker’s cyst. Cause and treatments, and ways of altering yoga practice to accommodate the condition until it clears up.

November

Shingles and its aftermath, and ways in which Yoga can help.

December

Trigeminal Neuralgia (TNG), its causes and treatments, and how Yoga can help reduce or control the severity of an episode.


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