Bone
25 Mar 2019
Australian Rules Football – Preventing Injuries
Jump To Introduction Common AFL injuries Hamstring strain Ankle sprain Calf strain Concussion Groin strain and osteitis pubis ACL injury Shoulder sprain and dislocation AFL injury prevention tips Treatment References Introduction Australian Rules Football – commonly referred to…
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…
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?…
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…
Allergies
12 Feb 2019
Cold and flu: what to eat to help relieve specific symptoms
Jump to Foods for cold and flu symptoms Fighting a fever with food Help headaches with hydration Cure a sore throat with plenty of fluid Remedy a cough with honey and lemon tea Drink if you’ve got diarrhoea Nausea and vomiting nutrition…
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…
Eye Care
11 Feb 2019
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist: How to Choose the Right Eye Doctor
When it comes to eye problems, everyone knows that they need to consult with a specialist. Often the most confusing part is, which one do we go to? Whether it’s a routine check up, or experiencing vision problems, a simple online search can leave one scratching the head…
Chronic Pain
16 Jan 2019
Shoulder dislocation and instability
Jump to What is shoulder dislocation and instability? Statistics on shoulder dislocation and instability Risk factors for shoulder dislocation and instability Progression of shoulder dislocation and instability Symptoms of shoulder dislocation and instability Clinical examination of shoulder dislocation and instability How is shoulder dislocation and instability diagnosed? Prognosis…
Digestion
13 Dec 2018
Abdominal Ultrasound Scan
An Ultrasound Scan is a method of obtaining images of almost any part of the body. It works on the principle of reflection of high-frequency…
