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Ways that physiotherapy can improve your lifestyle
Back Pain 24 Apr 2019

Ways that physiotherapy can improve your lifestyle

Physiotherapy is more than just recovering from a musculoskeletal injury. Learn about the different ways that it can help you get stronger overall
Think you have gum disease? Here’s what to check for
Children's health 23 Apr 2019

Think you have gum disease? Here’s what to check for

Learn more about gum disease and different types, including Gengivitis, Periodontis, and Advanced Periodontitis. Also learn about remedies for gum disease.
Constant headaches? Here’s how physiotherapy can help
Ear, Nose, Throat 29 Mar 2019

Constant headaches? Here’s how physiotherapy can help

Jump To Introduction Common types of headaches Tension headaches Neck headaches Cluster headaches Migraines How physiotherapy can help When to see a doctor: ‘Red flags’ References   Introduction Headaches are one of the most common health conditions in Australia.
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle
Bone 07 Mar 2019

How to Treat a Sprained Ankle

Jump to Introduction Causes & Risk factors Signs & Symptoms How to treat a sprained ankle Treating ankle sprains quickly: RICE When to see a doctor or physiotherapist The role of physiotherapy Do I need an X-ray? Complications…
Laser Treatment of Eye Conditions
Eye Care 20 Feb 2019

Laser Treatment of Eye Conditions

What is laser eye surgery? Laser photocoagulation Laser treatment for correcting refractive errors What is PRK? What is LASIK? What is LASEK?…
Progressing through physiotherapy: Don’t let arthritis stop your life
Physiotherapy 18 Feb 2019

Progressing through physiotherapy: Don’t let arthritis stop your life

1 in 5 Australians suffer from the debilitating condition of arthritis. This is 18% of the population or 3.85 million people (Source: Arthritis NSW) Arthritis, a condition that leads to the inflammation of joints, and can affect almost any joint in the human body. Being one of the leading causes…
Physio or GP: Who to See in a Muscular Injury
Back Pain 14 Feb 2019

Physio or GP: Who to See in a Muscular Injury

For people engaged in physical activities, there’s a chance that at some point in time, they might experience some type of injury. This could be due to falling, tripping, or maybe even running without warming up properly. While getting hurt is simple, knowing what to do next can be a…
Fats and cholesterol | Health prevention series
Men's Health 11 Feb 2019

Fats and cholesterol | Health prevention series

Fats and cholesterol: What are they? Fats and cholesterol are essential nutrients that play a number of important roles in our bodies. These include giving our cells their structure, being a source of energy, and carrying vitamins around the body.1 Different types of fats are found in the food…
Someone Sick in the Family? How to Disinfect Your Home Properly
Allergies 11 Feb 2019

Someone Sick in the Family? How to Disinfect Your Home Properly

Viral infections can sometimes have a knock-on effect. One family member falls sick, and soon enough other members of the household are also affected. Well, that’s usually because one person suffering from sickness can leave behind germs of cold and flu that remain glued to household items and…