Your Back Pain, Your Brain and your scans

Lorimer Moseley, University of South Australia A common recommended “don’t” of the Choosing Wisely campaign in the United States, Canada and now Australia is getting imaging for non-specific back pain. The initiative, which identifies tests, treatment and procedures that have little benefit but may lead to harm, is indeed wise in highlighting the dangers of such scanning. The recommendation is based on several …

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Sore Achilles?

The Achilles tendon is just above your heel. It connects your calf muscle to your foot. When you are on your feet, it works like an elastic spring to store and release energy and helps to generate power. Achilles tendinopathy (also called tendinitis) refers to an overuse injury of this tendon. It is caused by …

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Vertigo and Dizziness

Vertigo and dizziness are quite common experiences, with many people attending hospitals and health care providers looking for diagnosis and treatment. A correct diagnosis is important, with physiotherapists being skilled in the area.  Our team can diagnose and manage most cases of vertigo, or we can refer you for further assistance if needed. The most …

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Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis (LE) is the most frequent cause of elbow pain with approximately 1% to 3% of the population being diagnosed in their lifetime.1-5 It usually manifests from repetitive loading of the extensor muscles of the forearm resulting in a degenerative process of the common extensor origin muscles and tendon, with the …

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Do you need surgery?

A week or two ago, a patient whom we had been treating at BPC had surgery to reconstruct her injured ankle.  She had quite a lot of questions about how and when we make the call to send a person to a surgeon, so I thought some of you might like to know more. That …

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