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 significant number of...
Articles in Category: General Health
What is shoulder impingement?
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 behind their back,...
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 psychological mood states or a huge variety of differing...
Acupuncture for Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation
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 stroke...
Acupuncture for Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics in the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing, summary of results, 2020-2021, estimated that over 2 in 5 (43.7%) Australian aged 16-85 had experience a...