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

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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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When Do You Really Need a Scan?

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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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