Health Research & Education
A physiotherapist’s perspective on osteoarthritis – a painful, yet manageable condition – Feb 1, 2016
Osteoarthritis or OA is one of the most common causes of pain seen by physiotherapists. Nearly everyone has heard of osteoarthritis, but not that many know what it is, or what you can do to help manage the symptoms associated with the condition. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is…
Read MoreTim James resigns as Medicines Australia CEO – December 21, 2015
Medicines Australia Chief Executive Officer, Tim James resigned from his role as head of the pharmaceutical lobby group over the weekend, following a public clash with Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP. According to a report published by Fairfax Media on Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr James allegedly stepped down mainly due to…
Read MoreAre you living with “Tech neck”? A 21st century health phenomenon – December 2, 2015
Do you spend hours each day, wedded to your computer? Are you guilty of spending most of the day slouched over, texting on your phone? Do you have neck pain that won’t subside? Despite all of its merits, our obsession with technology is damaging our health. ‘Tech neck’ or ‘text neck’ is caused by the…
Read MoreElizabeth – 32 Mother, TV staffer & healthy lifestyle advocate, SYDNEY
In August, 2010, when 30 weeks pregnant, Elizabeth, then 26, was preparing to take a shower, when she brushed her thumb nail against an odd shaped lump in her breast. Not wishing to complicate her pregnancy, Elizabeth chose to delay mention of the lump to her doctor until after the birth of her son. When visiting…
Read MoreSupport Arthritis & Osteoporosis NSW’s world record attempt for the “Largest Gathering of Skeletons” this Halloween – September 22, 2015
Join Arthritis & Osteoporosis NSW for it’s quirky Our Joint event in Sydney to mark Halloween on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 4-9pm. To help raise awareness of bone and joint health, and support the one-in-five Australians living with arthritis, osteoporosis, or more than 120 musculoskeletal diseases, head to Dudley Page Reserve at Dover Heights, Sydney…
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