What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory autoimmune arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is characterised by: Intermittent pain and progressive stiffness due to the inflammation Eventual hardening of the ligaments that surround the spine Symptoms include: Pain and stiffness of the sacroiliac joints; the large joints that connect
Keeping active has shown to reap many benefits that can improve your quantity and quality of life. Some of our favorite reasons to get moving include… Exercise improves energy levels Exercise causes chronic adaptations to our respiratory, muscular and cardiovascular system that makes us more effective at producing energy. Initially exercise can make you tired
Deciding whether or not to have surgery following an injury can be complicated, as navigating the minefield of information you receive and finding the right pathway for you can prove a difficult task. Unfortunately, there is often no obvious answer which can be very confusing. To ensure surgery would provide you with the best outcome,
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel refers to a small space in the base of the hand which is covered by a thick ligament, creating a small tunnel where various nerves, arteries and tendons pass through the forearm and into the hand. When something causes this space to be reduced, these structures can
What is it? The scaphoid is located in the wrist, situated near the thumb, and connects the radius to the hand. When the scaphoid is injured is it commonly misdiagnosed as the pain can present as minor even when the bone has been broken. As a result of this and low blood supply to the
If you have ever incurred a tendon injury, you know how long and frustrating the recovery can be. Tendons act to connect muscles to bone and are found in differing shapes and sizes around the human body. There are many reasons as to why recovery can be so strenuous. Tendon Injuries often develop gradually. Tendons
Commonly patients fear that their symptoms are ‘all in their head,’ so their practitioner, friends, family or workplace aren’t going to believe them. This fear can be exacerbated when there seems to be no cause or explanation for their symptoms, or the pain has been chronic. What is pain? Pain presents in many different ways;
GLA:D Australia Certification
Below is Taruna’s reflection on the skills and knowledge she learnt at the GLA:D Australia program. I recently attended the training program offered by GLA:D® Australia that provides the education and practical skills necessary to work with individuals who have osteoarthritis (OA) in their knees or hips or who are at high risk of developing
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