MSK articles

Planning to become parent

There comes a time in many people’s lives when the desire/hope/dream of becoming a parent takes hold. This is an…

1 year ago

Caring for the carer

NB: This article refers to unpaid or informal carers - people who provide care to those who need it within…

1 year ago

Embracing life with Perthes’ disease

A journey of overcoming challenges and finding opportunities Written by Tim Allen. Living with Perthes’ disease has presented numerous challenges,…

1 year ago

Riddle me this…

What do Lucille Ball, Kathleen Turner, Caroline Wozniacki, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edith Piaf, James Coburn and more than 450,000 Aussies have in…

2 years ago

5 reasons to see your Dr about pain

Chronic (or persistent) pain is a common and complex problem affecting 1 in 5 Australians aged 45 and over.(1) Dealing…

2 years ago

The power of good nap

And how to do it right “Let’s begin by taking a smallish nap or two.” – Winnie the Pooh Ever…

2 years ago

Strength training

It’s 6.30am, and I’m at the gym. There’s the waft of sanitiser and sweat in the air. I’m wearing Lycra,…

2 years ago

Let’s dance!

Note: I’ve been listening to great music while writing this article. I’ve embedded some links so you can share the…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

Stem cell treatments and osteoarthritis

In October 2022, the Albanese Government announced that they would invest almost $7 million in stem cell research. The ARISTOCRAT…

2 years ago