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WHY THERAPY

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 Rehabilitation is a necessity for patients who have sustained  injuries of one kind of another. Depending on the nature of the injury and the diagnosis, therapy will be ordered by the doctor.  The duration of therapy will depend on the severity of damage  and the patient's ability to make progress. Speech, occupational  or physical therapy may be ordered. Above is an example of a patient who had bilateral amputations. She is receiving physical therapy/ instructions how to use a prosthesis and gain independence. To learn more about this topic, please click on the link and enjoy watching: Sessions 66-Why Therapy

THE PLACENTA AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

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The placenta is an organ which develops during pregnancy . It supplies the fetus with nourishment and oxygen via the umbilical cord which is attached to one side. The other side of the placenta is attached to the uterine wall. The placenta is a very vascular organ and contains an artery and a vein. The uterus, ovaries , fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina are all part of the reproductive system . The uterus is a hollow muscular organ which is located in the pelvis. Learn more by reading the image above