Nurse Ammy

25/02/2026

Movement is medicine! 🧠💪 Understanding Range of Motion (ROM) is the first step toward better mobility and a pain-free life. Whether you are recovering from an injury or leveling up your fitness, knowing the difference between Active, Passive, and Active-Assistive movement helps you train smarter.

Check out our guide below to see how your joints actually move!

Range of Motion (ROM) is a fundamental concept in health, fitness, and rehabilitation, referring to the full extent of movement possible in a joint or series of joints. Understanding the different types and their importance can significantly impact physical well-being and recovery.

Types of Range of Motion
There are three primary types of range of motion, categorized by how the movement is achieved:

1. Active Range of Motion (AROM)
• Definition: Movement that you perform yourself, using your own muscles to move a joint through its full available range. No outside assistance is involved.
• Examples: Lifting your arm overhead, bending your knee to your chest, turning your head to look over your shoulder.
• Purpose: Assesses muscle strength, coordination, and the ability of a person to move independently.

2. Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
• Definition: Movement of a joint by an external force (like a therapist, a machine, or another person), without any muscular effort from the individual.
• Examples: A physical therapist gently bending your knee for you, using a Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machine after surgery, or someone else lifting your arm.
• Purpose: Maintains joint flexibility, prevents stiffness and contractures, improves circulation, and reduces pain in individuals who cannot move themselves. It helps assess the joint's true anatomical limits.

3. Active-Assistive Range of Motion (AAROM)
• Definition: Movement of a joint with some assistance from an external force, in addition to the individual's own muscle effort. This is a bridge between AROM and PROM.
• Examples: Using a pulley system to help lift an injured arm, a therapist helping you complete a shoulder movement, or using your uninjured hand to assist your injured hand.
• Purpose: Used when a person can initiate movement but lacks the strength or full range to complete it independently. It helps to gradually strengthen muscles while regaining full range without overstraining.

Importance of Range of Motion
Maintaining and improving range of motion is crucial for several aspects of physical health:
1. Functional Independence: Adequate ROM allows you to perform daily activities such as dressing, eating, bathing, and moving around without limitations.
2. Injury Prevention: Good flexibility and joint mobility can reduce the risk of strains, sprains, and other injuries by allowing muscles and joints to absorb forces more effectively.
3. Performance Enhancement: Athletes and individuals engaged in physical activities benefit from optimal ROM, which improves power, speed, agility, and overall athletic performance.
4. Pain Reduction: Restricted ROM can lead to muscle imbalances and increased stress on joints, contributing to pain. Improving ROM can alleviate this discomfort.
5. Posture Improvement: Proper joint mobility helps maintain correct body alignment, reducing strain on the spine and other joints, thus improving posture.
6. Circulation and Lymphatic Flow: Movement helps pump blood and lymphatic fluid, aiding in nutrient delivery, waste removal, and reducing swelling.
7. Rehabilitation and Recovery: After injury or surgery, ROM exercises are critical for restoring joint function, preventing stiffness, and ensuring a successful recovery.
8. Reduced Risk of Arthritis and Degeneration: Keeping joints moving through their full range can help distribute synovial fluid, which nourishes cartilage and may reduce the progression of degenerative joint diseases.

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23/01/2026

Let’s Talk Options: Finding YOUR Method

Choosing contraception isn't "one size fits all." It’s about matching a method to your lifestyle, your body, and your future goals.

Navigating your options doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here is a quick look at the most common methods available today

1.Combined pill

Contains hormones progestogen and estrogen or
Progestogen-only pill
Also called the mini pill, contains the hormone progestogen

2. IUD (intrauterine device, or copper coil)

Inserted into the womb (uterus), does not contain hormones, and can be used as emergency contraception

3. IUS (intrauterine system or hormonal coil)
Inserted into the womb (uterus), and releases the hormone progestogen

4. Contraceptive implant
Inserted under the skin of your arm, and releases the hormone progestogen

5. Contraceptive injection
An injection that contains the hormone progestogen

6. Contraceptive patch
A sticky patch is worn on the skin and releases the hormones progestogen and oestrogen

7..Vaginal ring
A soft, flexible ring put in the va**na, releasing the hormones progestogen and oestrogen

8.Condoms
Worn on the p***s to help prevent pregnancy and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs)

9. Internal (female) condoms
Put in the va**na before s*x to help prevent pregnancy and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs)

10.Female sterilization
A procedure that permanently stops eggs meeting s***m

11. Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
A procedure that permanently stops s***m being ej******ed during s*x

12.Diaphragm or cap
Put inside the va**na before s*x to stop s***m getting into the womb

13.Natural family planning
Includes tracking your menstrual cycle to avoid s*x when you're most fertile

14.Emergency pill (morning after pill)
This is taken within 3 or 5 days after s*x, depending on the type of pill

Bottom Line: Your body is unique. What works for your best friend might not be the best fit for you. Chat with a healthcare provider to find your perfect match. 🩺✨
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21/01/2026

20/01/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

15/01/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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15/01/2026

Stretch marks are very common. They're harmless and often get less visible over time.

Signs of stretch marks

Stretch marks look like lines or streaks across the skin.

Stretch marks can be pink, red, brown, black, silver or purple. They usually start off darker and fade over time.

Stretch marks are most common on the tummy, breasts, chest, upper arms, legs, bottom, hips or back.

Common causes of stretch marks

Stretch marks are often caused by sudden growth or weight gain.

You may be more likely to get them if you:

1. are pregnant
2. are going through puberty
3. lose or gain weight quickly
4. are female
5. are overweight
6. use some kinds of steroid creams or tablets
7. have a family member with stretch marks

What to do about stretch marks

Stretch marks usually fade over time but may not disappear completely.

Many creams and lotions claim to prevent, reduce or remove stretch marks. But there's very little evidence these work.

There are some treatments that may help make stretch marks look better, but they will not get rid of them.

They include:

1. retinoid (often called tretinoin) creams or 2. hyaluronic acid – these may help if used on new stretch marks, but you should not use retinoid creams if you're pregnant as they may harm your baby
3.light or laser treatments
4. microdermabrasion, which removes a thin layer of skin

14/01/2026

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

It can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

A number of vaccinations are available that offer some protection against meningitis.

Symptoms of meningitis

Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly and can include:

1. a high temperature (fever)
2. being sick
3. headache
4. a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop)
5. stiff neck
6. dislike of bright lights
7.drowsiness or unresponsiveness
8.seizures (fits)

How meningitis is spread

Meningitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

Bacterial meningitis is rarer but more serious than viral meningitis.

Infections that cause meningitis can be spread through:

1.sneezing
2.coughing
3.kissing
Meningitis is usually caught from people who carry these viruses or bacteria in their nose or throat but are not ill

Cause of meningitis

Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Viral meningitis is the most common and least serious type. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be very serious if not treated.

Several different viruses and bacteria can cause meningitis, including:

1. meningococcal bacteria – there are several different types, called A, B, C, W, X, Y and Z
2. pneumococcal bacteria
3. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria
4. enteroviruses – viruses that usually only cause a mild stomach infection
5. the mumps virus
6. the herpes simplex virus – a virus that usually causes cold sores or ge***al herpes

Vaccinations against meningitis

Vaccinations offer some protection against certain causes of meningitis.

These include the:

1. MenB vaccine – offered to babies aged 8 weeks, followed by a second dose at 12 weeks and a booster at 1 year

2. 6-in-1 vaccine – offered to children at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and 18 months
pneumococcal vaccine – 2 doses offered to babies at 16 weeks and 1 year, and a single dose offered to adults aged 65 or over

3. MMRV vaccine – offered to children at 12 months and 18 months
MenACWY vaccine – offered to teenagers, sixth formers and "fresher" students going to university for the first time

Main complications

Some of the most common complications associated with meningitis are:

1.hearing loss, which may be partial or total – people who have had meningitis will usually have a hearing test after a few weeks to check for any problems
2.recurrent seizures (epilepsy)
3. problems with memory and concentration
4. co-ordination, movement and balance problems
5. learning difficulties and behavioural problems
6. vision loss, which may be partial or total
7.loss of limbs – amputation is sometimes necessary to stop the infection spreading through the body and remove damaged tissue
8. bone and joint problems, such as arthritis
kidney problems

Who's most at risk?

Anyone can potentially get meningitis, but it's more common in:

1. babies and young children
2. teenagers and young adults
older people
3. people with a weak immune system – for example, those with HIV and those having chemotherapy

You can reduce the risk of getting meningitis by ensuring all your vaccinations are up to date.

12/01/2026

Stroke

A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of your brain. It can affect things like speech and movement, and take a long time to recover. A stroke needs urgent medical help in hospital because it can be life-threatening.

Symptoms of stroke
The main symptoms of a stroke can happen suddenly. They may include:

1. face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall) and it might be hard to smile
2. arm weakness – you may not be able to fully lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm
3. speech problems – you may slur your words or sound confused

Other symptoms of a stroke

There are other signs that you or someone else is having a stroke. These include:

1weakness or numbness down 1 side of your body
2. blurred vision or loss of sight in 1 or both eyes
3. finding it difficult to speak or think of words
4. confusion and memory loss
5. feeling dizzy or falling over
6. a severe headache
7.feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

What causes a stroke

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, but your risk may increase if:

1. you're over 50 years old
2. you're from a Black or South Asian background
3. you have sickle cell disease (SCD)
4. you have an unhealthy lifestyle
5. you have migraines
6. you take the combined contraceptive pill
7. you're pregnant and have pre-eclampsia
8.you've just had a baby
Certain conditions also increase the risk of stroke. These include:

1. high blood pressure (hypertension)
2. diabetes
3.irregular and fast heartbeats (atrial fibrillation)
4. high cholesterol
5. a transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini stroke)

Treatment

If you have a stroke, your treatment will depend on what type of stroke you've had.

In the first 24 hours after a stroke, your treatment may include:

1.medicine to get rid of blood clots in the brain (thrombolysis)
2. surgery to remove a blood clot (thrombectomy) or drain fluid from the brain
3. a procedure to stop pressure building up inside the skull or brain

Medicines for a stroke

Treatments you may be given, often long term, include:

1. anticoagulants to stop blood clots forming
2.medicines to lower your blood pressure
2.statins to lower your cholesterol

08/01/2026

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition where the main nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It's most common in adults aged 50 and over and can cause vision loss if it's not diagnosed and treated early.

Symptoms of glaucoma

Glaucoma does not usually have symptoms and most people do not realise they have it. It develops slowly over many years and is usually picked up during routine eye tests.

Glaucoma usually affects both eyes, but it may be worse in 1 eye.

Sometimes glaucoma can develop suddenly and cause symptoms such as:

1. intense eye pain
2. a red eye
3. tenderness around the eyes
4. seeing rainbow-colored circles around bright lights
5. blurred vision
6. feeling sick (nausea) and being sick
a headache

Causes of glaucoma

Glaucoma is usually caused by a build-up of pressure in the eye. This happens when the fluid in your eye cannot drain as it should.

This increase in pressure damages the nerve that connects the eye to the brain (optic nerve).

Sometimes the pressure in the eye is in the normal range but damage is still caused to the optic nerve.

It's not always known why this happens, but your risk may be higher if:

1.you're over 50 years old
2.you have a brother, sister or parent with glaucoma
3.you have other medical conditions – such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness or diabetes

Treatment for glaucoma

There's currently no cure for glaucoma, but there are treatments that can slow down the damage and help stop your vision getting worse.

The treatment you'll have depends on how your sight is affected and the type of glaucoma you have.

Treatment may include:

1. eye drops – to decrease the amount of fluid in the eye and help it drain
laser treatment – to decrease the amount of fluid in the eye
2. surgery – there are several different types of operation to treat glaucoma