MSK Kids Blogs

Uni Life

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

11 months 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…

11 months 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,…

2 years 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago

We had a dress rehearsal for COVID-19

Thanks to one of our MSK Kids parents who has written this blog for us. They have chosen to remain…

5 years ago