October 2022
Exercise is a mood-booster for me, when I'm physically able to handle it.
But I live with chronic pain, and it feels like many gym classes aren't well-suited to people like me, who can struggle to get through a regular 60-minute class.
So for those of us with chronic pain who want to get moving, what are the options?
October 2022
Another health profession is seeking to push practice boundaries by prescribing and billing patients straight to Medicare.
October 2022
New funding model the Australian National Aged Care Classification has come into play this month.
September 2022
As Health authorities warn the Covid pandemic is not over, a Tasmanian Physiotherapist has spoken of the debilitating effects of the virus and the need for a long Covid clinic.
September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II was patron of 27 organisations in Australia, including hospitals, army groups and youth services.
Some have issued statements in response to Her Majesty's death.
September 2022
The aged care sector has come together at the Jobs and Skills Summit to issue a joint statement of common interests for much-needed reform to support the aged care workforce.
August 2022
AUGUST is Tradies National Health Awareness Month, begun ten years ago by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
The association is concerned that physically-demanding trade jobs can cause and exacerbate a range of injuries.
August 2022
Finding the cause of your head pain means no more suffering in silence.
Aug 2022
The Federal Government’s new Strengthening Medicare Taskforce met for the first time last week, and released a communiqué outlining its key priorities and overall approach, as Croakey reported together with some insights shared by taskforce member Professor Stephen Duckett.
July 2022
Long COVID should be recognised as a chronic medical condition so more Australians can access appropriate care, health experts say.