MSK Kids Blogs

Bella and Mikayla on the importance of WORD Day

Bella and Mikayla on World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD Day) 2025. In recognition of  World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day…

1 month 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 month ago

Uni Life

This blog was written by Sass, a member of our Teen Talk group. So. You want to know what life…

1 year ago

What to expect when taking your child to a physio

Our child has seen so many specialists and now they have been told to go to a kid's physio. Are you…

1 year ago

Choosing the right footwear

To manage foot and lower limb pain in children Guest blog written by podiatrist Daniel van Hoof-Harkin, B. Pod (Hons)…

2 years ago

Thalia’s Story

Hi! I’m Thalia. I’m 17, and I’m currently completing my VCE. In my spare time I enjoy reading, music, dance,…

3 years ago

Horses, farming and arthritis: Caitlin’s story

Photo by AUSVEG Caitlin, a fifth-generation farmer from the northwest coast of Tasmania and Australian Apprentice of the Year 2020,…

3 years ago

Diagnosed with arthritis in grade 4

Written by Jenny Hill Hi, my name's Jennifer, but I also answer to Jen, Jenny, Jen Jen and for many…

4 years ago

It wasn’t a sprained ankle

Our journey of discovery with juvenile arthritis Written by Cathy Hill Arthritis isn’t something you expect to hear your nine-year-old…

4 years ago

You have sclero-what?

A young person’s story of scleroderma Meet Mabel. She’s 13 and has scleroderma, a chronic condition that affects the body’s…

4 years ago