Joints

Back Pain 10 Jun 2026

When to see a physio: A full-body guide

Wondering when to see a physio? From knee and back pain to sports injuries and preventative wellness, here's what you need to know.

Fitness 21 Sep 2017

Eccentric exercise explained by Professor Ken Nosaka

Exercises involving eccentric movements that contract or lengthen muscles have increased health benefits, explains Professor Ken Nosaka in this video.

Children's health 24 Jul 2017

Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

A new research study has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective way to treat their condition is with exercise.

Children's health 27 Sep 2016

Unravelling the genetic mystery behind mitochondrial disease

Mitochondrial disease is an illness that robs its sufferers of energy, and damages muscles and major organs like the brain and heart. About 1 in…

Chronic Pain 30 Jul 2014

GP Q/A: Cracking knuckles

Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis but too much knuckle cracking can cause joint pain in knuckles and fingers, Dr. Joe explains.

Bone 16 Apr 2014

Physio Q/A: Text neck

Neck and shoulder pain are classic text neck symptoms. Physiotherapy can relieve pain and prevent pain from worsening.

Blood 20 Aug 2013

Avocado and coconut ice cream

This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich,…

Blood 20 Aug 2013

Kale chips

These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…

Bone 30 Mar 2013

Young runners, are you wearing the right running shoe?

Many of today’s running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS) found that these shoes may alter an adolescent runner’s biomechanics (the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure) and diminish performance. Researchers…