5 reasons to see your Dr about pain

Chronic (or persistent) pain is a common and complex problem affecting 1 in 5 Australians aged 45 and over.(1) Dealing…

1 year ago

The power of good nap

And how to do it right “Let’s begin by taking a smallish nap or two.” – Winnie the Pooh Ever…

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Strength training

It’s 6.30am, and I’m at the gym. There’s the waft of sanitiser and sweat in the air. I’m wearing Lycra,…

1 year ago

Let’s dance!

Note: I’ve been listening to great music while writing this article. I’ve embedded some links so you can share the…

1 year ago

Sometimes it’s lupus

Do you remember the TV show House? Hugh Laurie played the brilliant but grumpy, antisocial doctor addicted to pain meds…

1 year ago

Choosing the right footwear

To manage foot and lower limb pain in children Guest blog written by podiatrist Daniel van Hoof-Harkin, B. Pod (Hons)…

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Stem cell treatments and osteoarthritis

In October 2022, the Albanese Government announced that they would invest almost $7 million in stem cell research. The ARISTOCRAT…

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Reactive arthritis

Did you know that there’s a link between certain bacteria and a type of arthritis? It’s strange but true. Find…

1 year ago

Taking the stress out of getting to medical appointments

Travelling into the city for medical appointments - either from the ‘burbs or a more rural or regional area -…

1 year ago

What’s the deal with bursitis?

If you’ve ever had bursitis, you know how painful it can be. I had the displeasure of experiencing it several…

1 year ago