London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In the age group 30 - 59 years.
1 case of Fractured Tibia and Simmonds disease - Infra Red
and Massage.
Patient walking again, but awaiting operation as bone has
not united properly. Massage continued to strengthen
Muscles.
1 case, Disseminated Sclerosis. Walking Exercises.
Walking fairly well with Zimmer Walking Aid. Progress has
been slow as patient had not been walking for some time.
In the age group go - 95 years.
1 case Arthritis. Walking Exercises.
Patient responded well. Walking about house with a stick.
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 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Knock Knees and Flat Feet | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Valgus Ankles | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Asthma | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kyphosis | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Torticollis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Pigeon Toes | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 22 | 19 | 41 | |
Total Attendances 1, 264