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Physical therapy is a healthcare profession concerned with the application of manual therapy, biomechanics or kinesiology, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, etc. to treat impairments and promote mobility and function.The purpose of physical therapy is to enhance a patient's quality of life through the effective diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and education of patients. Some specialization areas of physical therapy are cardiovascular and pul...

The branch of mathematics which is concerned with questions of size, shape, relative position of objects and the properties of space is known as geometry. Some of the important concepts in geometry are axioms, points, angles, planes and curves. There are several divisions within geometry such as Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, topology, and algebraic geometry. Geometry has applications in other branches of ma...

Software is typically developed to meet the demands of potential customers, clients and businesses or for personal use. Software development refers to the process of designing, programming, conceiving, testing, documenting and bug fixing which are inherent processes involved in the creation and maintenance of software components. Writing and managing the source code is an important aspect of software development. Software products are develope...

Traveling has a profound influence on both the personal and professional fronts of an individuals as it acts as a mode of learning some essential life skills such as the ability to adapt, better communication skills, teamwork, cultural awareness, performing within constraints, leadership and time management. All these traits are also the characteristics of an entrepreneur and a successful businessperson. Today, there are avenues for business t...

Sports encompass all competitive games and physical activities that involve casual or organized participation, skills and physical abilities. Some popular sports are soccer, cricket, hockey, tennis, basketball, golf, etc. To make a career in sports, one does not necessarily need to be a sportsperson. A number of job opportunities are available in these sports domains. A person interested in swimming can be a professional diver, swimmer or an i...

Performing arts refer to a body of art involving the use of bodies, voices or inanimate objects for the conveyance of artistic expression. Theater, dance, music and object manipulation are some expressions of performing arts. Many professionals are involved in performing arts like comedians, actors, dancers, magicians, musicians, singers, etc. Performances can be based in theaters, opera houses, open air stages or even on the streets. Performe...

Social work is an academic and professional discipline that is concerned with working with individuals, families and communities with the objective of enhancing social well-being and functioning. Service, social justice, human relationships, integrity, competence and respect for the dignity and worth of individuals are the fundamental values of social work. A social worker promotes social change and social justice. Some of the areas where a so...

Apparel designing concerns the art of applying design and aesthetics to clothing and other fabrics. It is influenced by social and cultural attitudes, and varies across time and place. The way a garment is designed is based on ongoing consumer tastes and fashion trends as well as aesthetic appeal and functional use. Most clothing designed for daily wear generally fall within a narrow range of conventional styles, while garments for special occ...

The practice of growing ornamental and medicinal plants, and vegetables is known as gardening. It is considered to be a deeply relaxing activity. A garden can range from fruit orchards to boulevard plantings, and from residential yards to plants in small containers. A single variety of plant may be grown in a garden or it may comprise of a large variety of plants in mixed plantings. A garden can be located in the area around a residence, a roo...

Painting is done on a building, a room or a structure, such as eaves, fireplace, etc., to improve its appearance and protect it from corrosion, rust, mold, water and insects. This process involves a number of stages, such as preparing the surface to be painted by patching holes or masking surfaces that do not require the paint, determining a suitable paint mixture, applying the paint and cleaning it. The processes and paints for floor painting...

Music production encompasses music composition, audio mixing, audio mastering, sound recording, etc. A music producer or a record producer manages and oversees the production and recording of a performance or a band's music. He is responsible for gathering ideas for the project, collaborating with other artists and working with them to musically enhance their songs, lyrics and arrangements. The responsibilities involved in the process are ther...

Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids which are responsible for improving intestinal absorption of phosphate, calcium and magnesium, and several others biological effects. It plays a crucial role in metabolism and calcium homeostasis. The most significant compounds of vitamin D in human beings are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. The main source of vitamin D found in nature is the synthesis of cholecalciferol in the lower layers of...

Airway management refers to the assessment, planning and series of medical procedures necessary to restore or preserve a person's breathing or ventilation. It could be necessary for people in a range of situations from simple choking to complex airway obstruction. Medical procedures involved in airway management include supplemental oxygen, positioning, and bag-mask ventilation with or without adjuncts. Mechanical ventilation and airway manage...

The business of operating tours, and entertaining, attracting and accommodating tourists is an important area of tourism. Tours are operated to cater to individual tastes and preferences of travelers. Tours can also be organized as per the genre of tourism, such as winter tourism can target ski destinations while ecotourism will strive to benefit the economic development and empowerment of local communities. In movie tourism, tours to film loc...

Anesthesia is a state that is characterized by a temporary loss of sensation and awareness. It facilitates the execution of painful medical procedures that can cause severe distress and pain to the patient. Anesthesia is classified into three categories, namely, general anesthesia, sedation and local anesthesia. General anesthesia involves putting the patient into a medically induced coma. It can be administered either intravenously or can be ...

Workplace etiquettes are a code governing the expectations of professional and social conduct in a professional setting. There are no accepted universal work etiquettes. They may vary from one organization and environment to another. Work etiquettes encompass a range of considerations from body language and good behavior to the right use of technology. Effective communication and cooperation are other important facets of workplace etiquettes. ...

Social media refers to a set of computer-mediated interactive technologies that allow the sharing and creation of ideas, information and other forms of expression, with the aid of social networks and virtual communities. Social media services are interactive Web 2.0 applications that use Internet technology. The social network revolution led to the emergence of networking sites. Some popular social networking sites include Facebook, Twitter, I...

An eye disease can refer to any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human eye. Eye problems are treated within the field of ophthalmology. Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of blindness and low vision. A few major eye diseases are macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Macular degeneration is an eye disease which involves damage to the center area of the retina, which enables a person to see fi...

An essential oil refers to a concentrated hydrophobic liquid made up of volatile chemical compounds found in plants. These oils are typically extracted through a distillation process which is done by using steam. There are also other techniques used to extract essential oils, such as resin tapping, cold pressing, solvent extraction, absolute oil extraction, wax embedding, expression and sfumatura. The oils are utilized in soaps, perfumes, air ...

Pain refers to a signal in the nervous system that indicates something is wrong. There are two types of pain, namely, acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain is short lived and intense, and activates the body's fight response. Chronic pain usually lasts longer than six months and can be either mild or severe. It is associated with complications such as arthritis, cancer, nerve pain, back pain and fibromyalgia. It causes stress in the body, whi...