01. Fracture of the breastbone
A fracture of the sternum usually results from a high-impact blow to the chest.
Read | 02. Fractured collarbone (clavicle)
The collarbone runs along the front of the shoulder to the breastbone (sternum). A fracture involves a partial or total crack through the bone.
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03. Sudden death kills 2 000 a year
Sudden cardiac death claims the lives of as many as 2 000 young South Africans per year who are seemingly healthy and who show no signs of heart disease.
Read | 04. Heart attack: minutes matter
Six minutes is the maximum amount of time you have to save someone's life after they suffer cardiac arrest. That means that it's extremely important to know and understand the threat of cardia...
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05. Back Pain
Back pain can occur at any point along the spine, but the most common site is the lower back. The most common causes of back pain are sprains, strains and minor injuries.
Read | 06. Muscle strains in the back
When you strain or “tear” a muscle in your back or it means that the muscle has gone into spasm, restricting blood flow and causing weakness.
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07. Exercises for back pain
If you feel twinges of back pain at the end of the day, try these exercises to alleviate them.
Read | 08. MRI tests and the spine
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the test most commonly used to look at the spine.
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