Guiding NDIS Patients to Better Outcomes: A GP’s Role in Collaborative Musculoskeletal Treatment
FACT: As of June 30, 2024, there are 196,870 people on NDIS in New South Wales. FACT: Of these patients, 133,656 are receiving NDIS support for the first time and 4,298 initial plans have been approved as a result. FACT: Self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants can choose to receive supports and services from unregistered providers. […]
Knee Pain Treatment: A Joint Collaborative Approach
FACT: Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, affecting 25% of adult Australians. FACT: The prevalence of knee pain has increased by over 65% in the last 20 years. FACT: Osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis, affects 2.1 million Australians – approximately 8.3% of the population. This GP Resource delves into the importance of […]
Neck Pain Treatment: A Joint Collaborative Approach
FACT: Neck pain is reported at a mean rate of 37.2% in adult Australians FACT: General practitioners in Australia are consulted about neck pain approximately seven times a week on average. FACT: The prevalence of neck pain in adult Australians peaks at 50-54 years old in female and 45-49 years old in males. This GP […]
Critical Early Intervention: Poor Sitting Posture
Intervening with proper sitting posture is critical and simple. In a post-pandemic world where working from home has become normalised and our community’s connection to technology has increased, issues of posture-related discomfort are growingly prevalent.
A GP’s Guide to Navigating the Rise of “Running Clubs”
Plantar fasciitis. Shin splints. Achilles tendinopathy. These are all conditions that plague regular runners. Lighten your load and refer to physiotherapy for the answers. No one is immune to the rise of “running clubs” in Australia. According to the ABS in 2022, nearly 8 percent of adult Australians participated in running or jogging regularly in […]
A GP’s Guide to Arthritic Symptoms in Cooler Months
As temperatures drop, general practitioners often encounter an increase in patients reporting arthritic symptoms exacerbated by cooler weather. Joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility are common complaints among individuals with arthritis during colder months. It’s crucial for GPs to recognise these seasonal patterns and provide comprehensive guidance to patients for managing symptoms effectively. This may […]
A GP’s Guide to Clinical Pilates
Clinical Pilates empowers patients to focus on improving posture, core stability, balance, strength, and flexibility, all of which play a vital role in Spinal Rehabilitation. Clinical Pilates improves upon the foundations of typical Pilates as it is tailored to each patient’s specific injuries, physical needs and capabilities.
A GP’s Guide to Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition seen by general practitioners characterised by pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow. While its name suggests a connection to tennis, it can occur due to various repetitive arm movements, not just tennis strokes. Patients often experience pain during activities involving […]
Understanding Headaches: A GP’s Guide
There are many types and causes of headaches. These range from cervical (or cervicogenic) headaches, tension headaches to vascular / migraine type headaches. Cervical headaches are the most common type of headaches, and when treated using the right type of physiotherapy techniques and methods, can be very effectively resolved.
Managing Adolescent Injuries with Physiotherapy
Adolescents and children are typically involved in lots of physical activity both at school and on the weekends. It is not uncommon for children to participate in 2-3 sports at any one time, in addition to running around at school. This high level of physical activity places load on developing structures in the body increasing […]
