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10 common unhelpful beliefs about low back pain, and 10 facts to set us straight

contributorLauren Finestone

10 common and unhelpful myths about low back pain, and 10 facts that bust them.

Migraines and work

contributorRTWMatters team

A quick guide to understanding, accommodating and preventing migraines at work.

Accommodating long-haul Covid-19 at work

contributorRTWMatters team

Practical advice for accommodating non-infectious workers with persistent Covid symptoms during RTW. Plus information about Covid-19 transmission and indoor ventilation.

How to really reassure

contributorGabrielle Lis

Patient / treater rapport, emotional validation and education backed by experiences that demonstrate the truth of what has been learned bring long-term benefits to patients with back pain, according to spine expert Dr Donald Murphy. Do GPs have the skills

Bad reassurance: "You’re fine! Don’t worry!"

contributorGabrielle Lis

Doctors and allied health professionals aiming to avoid over-treatment can actually make things worse for patients with back pain by offering reassurance that fails to reassure, according to spine care specialist Dr Donald Murphy.

Webinar recording: The Elephant in the room - too much medicine

contributorProfessor Peter O'Sullivan

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Professor Peter O'Sullivan from Curtin University, discusses why current approaches do not improve outcomes and examines what needs to change.

The Covid long haul

contributorGabrielle Lis

They call themselves the long-haulers – people who struggle with persistent symptoms months after “recovering” from Covid-19. How common is post-covid syndrome? What are the symptoms? How might it affect recovery and RTW?

Pain has a new meaning

contributorGabrielle Lis

A change to the definition of pain offered by a key international organisation could change treatment approaches - and improve outcomes - for people with chronic pain.

Working with cancer treatment

contributorGabrielle Lis

Remaining at work while receiving cancer treatment is increasingly common. How can organisations help sick workers achieve a healthy and productive work / cancer fit?

How employers can help cancer survivors return to work – based on my own experience

contributorStephen Bevan, Lancaster University

A cancer survivor who works for a research institute in employment studies shares the ins and outs of returning to work after recovering from the big C.

Webinar recording: Managing shoulder injuries and rethinking our approach

contributorDr Angus Forbes

This webinar looks at common shoulder conditions and why current diagnostic investigations and surgical procedures don't always have the benefits we'd expect.

Webinar recording: Understanding musculoskeletal problems - Part 3 - Shoulders and knees

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

In our final webinar of our series, Dr Wyatt explains common shoulder and knee problems and how to assist employees with related conditions.

Working on addiction

contributorCassidy Webb

How to recognise and support those who suffer from addiction at work.

Webinar recording: Understanding musculoskeletal problems - Part 2: Neck and Back Pain

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

In part two of our three-part series, Dr Wyatt explains common neck and back problems and what's important in helping employees manage them.