Find a Course Near You
Register for CPR and First Aid certification in Canada and the U.S. with our trusted training providers.
📞 (888) 870-6789 | 📧 info@standardfirstaidtraining.com
It is a known fact that runners, jumpers and other athletes put substantial stress on the knees. Runner’s knee basically refers to certain medical conditions that cause pain around the front aspect of the knee. It includes conditions such as patellofemoral misalignment, knee pain syndrome and chrondomalacia patella. Causes of Runner’s knee As a complex […]
Individuals who suffered from a break in the bone in the foot or leg, suffered from stroke or during the recovery phase after a surgical procedure, crutches and canes might be used for support. At the start, using these two assistive devices can be difficult but with practice, one can use these walking aids easily
Using crutches and canes Read More »
A canker sore is basically a mouth ulcer that is open and painful. It is the most common type of mouth ulcer that is usually present on the inside of the lip or cheek and usually white or yellowish in color and surrounded by inflamed soft tissue. The sore can be a simple canker or
Acute low back pain causes abrupt or short-term pain or discomfort in any area in the lower part of the back. The pain can be mild or severe and debilitating. Individuals suffering from the condition can last for several days or even weeks. This condition is common since the muscles in this area function as
Acute low back pain Read More »
What is abdominal muscle strain? The abdominal cavity is lined, protected and supported by the abdominal muscles. When an abdominal muscle is pulled or torn, the injury occurs, giving rise to a condition called abdominal muscle strain. The muscles are contractile elements of the body. Their contractility and expandability is limited to a certain extent.
Abdominal muscle strain Read More »
Rectal pain, also known as anal pain refers to discomfort near or around the anus. The pain is often caused due to inflammation, injury or infection. The most common cause of anal pain is haemorrhoids. Symptoms such as anal discharge, bleeding, swelling and redness are common in people suffering from rectal pain. Doctors often treat anal
Managing Rectal pain Read More »