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The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact

Recovery & Wellbeing / Tracilee Mitchell

The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact By Traci Mitchell (Physiotherapist) Recently I attended the launch of a report from Monash and Curtin Universities which forecasts the burden of musculoskeletal conditions in Western Australia over the next 20 years. The infographic below is a summary from the […]

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Why Many Fitness Plans Fail

Sports & Exercise / Tracilee Mitchell

Why Many Fitness Plans Fail – The Secret to a Sustainable Fitness Program January is often filled with fresh motivation, big goals, and optimism about what we can achieve for our health. After the indulgence of the festive season, many of us resolve to exercise more, eat better, and feel stronger. Yet despite the best

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When Do You Really Need a Scan?

1 Comment / Pain & Injury / Cathy Tuckey

It’s easy to assume that an X-ray or MRI is the quickest way to find out what’s causing pain — but that’s not always the case. In many situations, imaging adds little to what a thorough assessment by your physiotherapist can already tell you. Understanding when a scan is helpful and when it isn’t can save time, money, and unnecessary worry.

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Living with Arthritis

Pain & Injury / Cathy Tuckey

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term for conditions that cause pain and joint stiffness anywhere in the body, which can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. The most common forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Many people associate Arthritis as a condition affecting the older generations, however,

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