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Articles about 'Medical conditions'

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Tests vs. Symptoms - which wins?

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Is it useful to know the pathology of a wrinkle? Do scans help people with back pain? Does knowing have an impact on recovery?

Superdoc (8) - Back pain and the 'fear avoidance model'

contributorSuperDoc

Our Superhero Superdoc is back on back pain and the importance of not being afraid of it. Fear causes worse outcomes.

Superdoc (7) - Fighting fear and back pain

contributorSuperDoc

Fear and back pain are a destructive combination - our local superhero talks about why this is the case.

SuperDoc (6) - Issues around causation

contributorSuperDoc

SuperDoc takes a look at the issues surrounding work causation ... and the funny questions people ask superheroes.

Musculoskeletal conditions: Part one - a primer

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of compensated injury, but what exactly are they?

Webinar: Back Pain and return to work

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Back pain accounts for a large proportion of injury claims, and a higher proportion of long term disability. Medical issues are important, but how the workplace deals with the employee has a greater impact on outcomes.

10 steps for getting relaxed about stress

contributorTom Barton

We look at 10 ways to deal with the stress of chronic pain.

Chronic disease snapshot

contributorGabrielle Lis

In Australia and globally, preventable chronic diseases are on the rise. What does this mean for employers?

Fact sheet: Plantar fasciitis

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Painful inflammation of the heel and foot.

Opioids: Q & A

contributorGabrielle Lis

Are opioids a safe and effective treatment for acute pain? How about chronic pain? What are the risks and benefits?

I'm having communication strain with back pain

contributorDr Mary Wyatt and Tom Barton

An fledgling occupational therapist asks for help communicating with patients about back pain. We deliver, with a little help from our international friends...

Are workplace activities harmful?

contributorDr Mary Wyatt

Despite growing perceptions that workplace activities cause and complicate injuries, the evidence suggests the opposite.

Shouldering on

contributorGabrielle Lis

A fact sheet about shoulder pain, including workplace contributions and solutions

Want to be a back pain superhero?

contributorGabrielle Lis

This comprehensive guide to helping workers with back pain will have you donning lycra in no time...