Articles in Category: General Health
By Chee Yeap This article discusses various aspects of acupuncture and its effectiveness as a form of treatment. It highlights the polarising opinions about acupuncture and the need to consider the evidence and research behind it. The article mentions that a...
By Don Williams Bass Strait, home of the roaring forties, on a bad day one of the most challenging and dangerous bodies of water in the world. In 1998 six sailors lost their lives in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race due to heavy seas and gale force winds. But on a good...
By Keziah Loewen Shoulder impingement is one of the most common shoulder conditions seen by physiotherapy every week (making up 50% or more of our shoulder cases!) Someone with shoulder impingement will often come in reporting pain when lifting their arm or reaching...
Catering for athletes: Demographic and Psychological Factors Have you ever considered that the way you eat is more than just your environmental influence and accessibility to different foods or drinks? Have you ever considered there may be other influences including...
By Chee Yeap Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the third most common cause of death in Australia. The biggest impact of stroke is not just the financial burden but also the loss of healthy life. Stroke is no longer only a male disease. Although age-specific...
