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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In the age group 30 - 59.
2 cases of Hemiplegia - both walking with a little difficulty,
1 case of Parkinson's Disease - no improvement at present -
remaining on books.
1 case of Thrombosis & Amputation of left leg - Walking well
with arm crutches, stump ready for artificial leg.
1 case of Arthritis & fractured hip - walking fairly well on
crutches - remaining on books.
1 case of Disseminated Sclerosis - patient feeding himself
more easily - remaining on books.
In the age group go - 95 years.
1 case of Fractured Femur & Arthritis - patient responded
well considering age, first walking with crutches and
later with Zimmer walking aid.
1 case of Arthritis & Senility - Able to walk with assistance,
1 case of Arthritis & fall - patient walked fairly well
considering age.
M. AND C. W. PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
The following figures relate to the work carried out at the above clinic during the year:-
| Complaint | No. of Cases | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | F | ||
| Bow Legs | 2 | 2 | |
| Knock Knees and Flat Feet | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Valgus Ankles | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Asthma | - | 2 | 2 |
| Kyphosis and Scoliosis | - | 2 | 2 |
| Torticollis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Pigeon-toes | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 21 | 18 | 39 | |
| Total attendances 1,243 | |||