Conservative Treatment versus Corticosteroid Injection

It is common to hear of needing a cortisone injection to manage pain, bursitis or inflammation in joints such as the shoulder, hips, or knees. However, current research is indicating that physical therapy or ‘conservative management’ such as exercise may be a positive alternative without potential side effects of steroids. In each case before...

Setting up your Desk & Chair at Home

With many of us still doing some if not all of our work from home, it is important to  ensure that optimal setup of our work space is achieved to help minimise the risk of postural-loading based injuries/strains. 

It is also important to acknowledge that sitting in a “bad” position does not always mean you will hurt your back, or end up...

Diabetes & Exercise

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with over 280 new diagnosis’s being made daily. Diabetes is commonly classified as either Type 1 or Type 2. Type 1 is where the pancreas is unable to produce insulin/glucose, and is often diagnosed at a young age. Type 2 is where the body stops producing the required amount of...

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