MHA Blogs

My musculoskeletal journey: From cricket to sports massage to advocacy

Meet Isabella Fitzgibbon…as an eleven-year-old, Isabella was diagnosed with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) of her left hip, a condition…

8 months ago

Five simple gift ideas to share with family and friends

If you or someone you care about is living with a musculoskeletal condition like arthritis or back pain, finding a…

10 months ago

Osteosarcopenia: A hidden health concern

Osteosarcopenia (os-tee-oh-sar-koh-pee-nee-uh) is a term used to describe the combined effects of two common age-related health conditions: osteoporosis (os·​te·​o·​po·​ro·​sis) and…

10 months ago

Being an active participant in your musculoskeletal healthcare

As our population ages, ensuring healthcare is inclusive, effective, and tailored to the needs of older adults has become more…

11 months ago

Are you ready for the holidays?

With 2024 almost over we’re all a bit worn out. It’s been another busy one, so it’s no surprise that…

11 months ago

Go on that incredible adventure.

Travelling can be an incredible adventure, but it can sometimes cause anxiety and stress if you have a chronic condition.…

11 months ago

Meet Aidan and Brooke

As siblings living with psoriatic arthritis, Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month holds significant importance for both my sister, Brooke, and me,…

12 months ago

Meet Teika

My name is Teika and I am 20 years old. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis when I was 15…

1 year ago

Meet Mikayla

Hello, I'm Mikayla, a 23-year-old living in rural Victoria. I have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with…

1 year ago

Sometimes it’s lupus

Do you remember the TV show House? Hugh Laurie played the brilliant but grumpy, antisocial doctor addicted to pain meds…

3 years ago