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Occupational therapy can hep you with fibromyalgia

How an Occupational Therapist Can Help You When Living With Fibromyalgia

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May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a condition that affects many South Africans but is often misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, brain fog, and increased sensitivity to stress and sensory input. While there is currently no cure, there are many ways

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endometriosis & Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy: Supporting Women in Everyday Life March is globally recognised as Endometriosis Awareness Month — a time to spotlight a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Endometriosis is far more than severe period pain: it’s a chronic inflammatory condition that can profoundly affect a woman’s daily

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Understanding CPRS

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective As an occupational therapist working with people who experience persistent pain, I meet clients whose symptoms sometimes seem to go far beyond a typical injury or recovery process. They might describe burning sensations, swelling, changes in skin colour or temperature, and pain that feels disproportionate to the original cause. For many

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Understanding Pain and Inflammation in Obesity

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Obesity is a complex disease, not a simple matter of willpower or personal failure. Genetics, environment, metabolism, and numerous other factors make weight loss challenging. Unfortunately, many people living with obesity face stigma and shame, which only adds to the struggle. Instead of blame, a compassionate approach should be undertaken. Every person—regardless of weight—deserves care,

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