Clinical Blog
Mat Foreman
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects a limb following an injury. Characterized by prolonged or excessive pain and changes in skin colour, temperature, and swelling, CRPS is believed to result from dysfunction of the nervous system. CRPS can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial. Read more…
Junze Chen
Graded activity is a core intervention in pain management that helps individuals progressively return to meaningful daily tasks. While physiotherapists have traditionally focused on graded exercise, graded activity is now recognised as the foundation for helping people regain function, reduce pain interference, achieve goals, and re-engage with life. Read more…
Patrick Ho
Cervical radiculopathy, often called a “pinched nerve,” happens when a nerve in the neck is irritated or squeezed. This can lead to pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand. The good news is that most people feel a lot better within 4 to 6 months with non-surgical treatment, and many keep feeling good for years (Kang et al., 2020). Still, getting the right diagnosis and a care plan from qualified health professionals is important for the best recovery. Read more…
Joon Choi
Poor sleep is often an issue that many of those with chronic pain experience. Pain can disrupt sleep, and in turn, this lack of sleep can heighten sensitivity to pain, resulting in a cycle that negatively impacts both physical and mental well-being. Improving sleep for those with chronic pain requires a multi-factorial approach that addresses both the physical and psychological factors that contribute to sleep difficulties. Read more…
Junze Chen
Every year, thousands of Australians face the aftermath of road accidents. Statistics reveal the harsh reality: 11% of injury hospitalizations and 10% of injury deaths stem from transport accidents (Health & Welfare, 2023). These incidents often lead to debilitating consequences, including disability, psychological distress, and chronic pain. Read more…
Charles Ruddock
Embarking on a rehabilitation program marks a crucial step towards regaining control of your life and well-being after an injury. However, success in rehabilitation goes beyond the physical aspects; it involves setting clear goals that align with your values and aspirations. Read more…
Matthew Richards
Chronic pain conditions are a significant cause of disability. Low back pain, for example, was one of the top 10 contributors to increasing health loss worldwide over the 30 years to 2019. Evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility and well-being are therefore important, and there is a significant bank of evidence that exercise is effective for pain and function in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Read more…
Campbell Hogan
The shoulder is one of the most fascinating joints in the human body. The incredible capabilities of the shoulder require a complex stabilisation system comprising of bone, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and the shoulder joint capsule. When there is a disruption or imbalance in this system, shoulder instability can develop leading to pain and reduced shoulder function. Read more…
Joon Choi
Pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, serving as a crucial signal that something might be wrong with our bodies. However, for some individuals with persistent pain, the perception of pain can go beyond the physical sensation, leading to a phenomenon known as pain catastrophising. Read more…
