MSK articles

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,…

2 years 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 a 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

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

Reactive arthritis

Did you know that there’s a link between certain bacteria and a type of arthritis? It’s strange but true. Find…

2 years ago

Taking the stress out of getting to medical appointments

Travelling into the city for medical appointments - either from the ‘burbs or a more rural or regional area -…

2 years ago

What’s the deal with bursitis?

If you’ve ever had bursitis, you know how painful it can be. I had the displeasure of experiencing it several…

2 years ago