If your child is currently going through vision therapy, you might be concerned about how they treat their eyes at school. This is a justified concern--experts suggest that approximately 80% of what a child learns every day is done through their eyes. That's why it is so important for your child to take good care of their eyes while at school each day.
Fortunately, it's not that difficult for your child to help keep their eyes in top shape, even while learning in a visually-rich school setting.
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It happens to everyone at some point. You're reading or driving or watching television and suddenly something floats into your field of vision. You think it's a speck of dirt, but no matter how much you rub your eye, the speck doesn't go away. That's because it's a special type of eye debris called a floater. While floaters are harmless, they can be annoying. Here are a few treatment options for dealing with this issue.
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When you hear about physical therapy during pregnancy, the only form of treatment that may come to mind is therapeutic treatment after labor and delivery. While it is true that doctors often recommend physical therapy as part of your post-birth recovery, this professional therapy can also be beneficial while you are still pregnant. If this is news to you, there is no doubt you have several questions concerning obtaining therapy while you are expecting.
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Your Achilles tendon is one of the most important parts of your ankle and foot-- it provides range of motion and allows you to actively participate in many sports. When you point your toes and flex your calf muscles, you can see your Achilles tendon bulging at the back of your ankle. It extends from the end of the calf muscle, tucking down into the heel. Because the tendon is so large and strong, it can withstand a lot of abuse.
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Foot blisters are very common for people on their feet all day, and they can be extremely painful. Luckily, there are several different remedies that you can try at home to get rid of your annoying blisters and prevent them from happening in the future. Enjoy a pain-free life with these easy methods!
Methods for Healing Blisters
1. Warm Water
For a very simple remedy, try just soaking your feet in warm water for about 15 minutes.
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