Whole medical systems involve complete systems of theory and practice that have evolved independently from or parallel to allopathic (conventional) medicine. Many are traditional systems of medicine that are practiced by individual cultures throughout the world. Major Eastern whole medical systems include Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine.
Australian men might live longer and healthier lives if they change a few lifestyle factors and occasionally see a GP, according to a world-first major study of male health problems seen in general practice. Almost 1 in 4 males haven’t seen a doctor in 12 months (compared with 1 in 10 females).
An Orthotist is an allied health professional and clinician who’s role is to assess, design, manufacture, fit and supply an appropriate orthosis to suit a particular patient’s needs. An Orthosis is the correct term for a brace, support or appliance, which is fitted to a patient’s body.
The use of Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy is becoming increasingly popular in Australia for the treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
The Multidisciplinary Spinal Pain Unit in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia is the result of years of negotiations between the Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University of North Queensland, and the then Townsville General Hospital and Northern Regional Health Authority. TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA
When living with back pain, often the first place that sufferers, and indeed medical practitioners will turn to is pain relievers. But how do pain relievers work and what are the long term effects for managing your back pain? When a part of the body is injured, special nerve endings send pain messages back to the brain. Painkillers interfere with these messages
Staying in good health as you age depends a lot on your level of mobility – your ability to perform complex movements that integrate the musculoskeletal, sensory and neural feedback, and cardio respiratory systems. Mobility is what enables you to be in control of life.
Childhood disorders can lead to arthritis later so focus is on preserving the hip joint
One of the fastest growing fields in orthopedic surgery is that of a hip specialist. To cater to this burgeoning field, a recent symposium with Hospital for Special Surgery brought together international experts in hip surgery to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances and trends in treating a…
“Being an interested and informed consumer of health care can improve your chances of staying well,” the Australian Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Kay Patterson, said this week. Launching a booklet (produced by the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care), aimed at assisting people to become more actively involved in their health care
Twenty-seven-year-old Shana Siegel is once again climbing up on high scaffolding, lugging around power tools and five-gallon cans of paint, and even working 13-hour days. Less than six months ago, she could barely function A Second, Less Invasive Surgery Alleviates Her Back Pain.
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