Living With Persistent Pain and How Physiotherapy Can Help Knee replacement surgery can be life-changing for people with severe knee osteoarthritis, relieving pain and improving mobility when other treatments have not been effective. However, for some Australians, significant pain may…
When winter arrives, people living with arthritis may notice their joints feel stiffer, sorer, or harder to get moving. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. While research hasn’t identified a single direct cause linking cold weather to arthritis flares, studies suggest that factors such as temperature changes,…
It is widely recognised that exercise is beneficial for overall health - particularly for the cardiovascular system. However, many people are uncertain about how to exercise safely after experiencing a heart condition. In most cases, appropriately prescribed exercise plays a vital role in cardiac rehabilitation and…
We have all heard the advice to “walk it off” when feeling stressed. For decades this was vague lifestyle advice. But science has fundamentally changed this picture — exercise isn’t just a side dish in mental healthcare; it is the main course.…
Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent health complaints worldwide. It is estimated that up to 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, making it the leading cause of disability globally…