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Elbow & Forearm
Dr Mitchell Evans

Overcoming Tennis Elbow: A Guide to Treatment and Prevention

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition that affects many Australians, particularly those who engage in repetitive arm and wrist activities. Despite its name, you don’t need to play tennis to develop this condition. This blog post will provide an overview of tennis elbow, its symptoms,

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two older people ready to exercise
Getting Older
Dr Josh Bugeja

The Power of Staying Active: Exercise For Healthy Ageing

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes more critical than ever. The physical and mental health benefits of exercise are undeniable, especially as we navigate the changes that come with getting older. At HealthLinks Gippsland, we believe that staying active is key to healthy ageing.   The Importance of

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Getting Older
Dr Michelle Derrick

Pelvic Health Osteopathy

Pelvic Health Osteopathy is a holistic patient-centred approach to assessment and management of pelvic floor conditions This includes pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy-related conditions, endometriosis and more. It involves a thorough history taking and both external and internal examination, development of management/treatment plan and treatment including manual therapy, education

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Foam roller, spikey ball and theraband to manage pain at home
Acute Injuries
Dr Laura Foat

Manage Pain at Home: The Three Best Tools

Last week was National Pain Week and as such we wanted to discuss three of the most helpful tools to help manage pain at home. Here are three items that osteopaths in our clinic commonly recommend for use in the home, which are easy to store, affordable, and can be

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Osteopath treating foot pain, plantar fasciitis
Foot & Ankle
Dr Ryley Smyth

Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Is An Extremely Common Condition Of Our Feet, That Currently Affects Approximately 10% Of The General Population.

Plantar Fasciitis is characterized by pain and inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of our foot, connecting to our heel and our toes.

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Man suffering from headache
Head & Face
Dr Patrick Callanan

Your Headache Is Likely Affected by Your Neck

Headaches caused by your neck are usually a result of the top three joints in your neck not moving properly.  This is not something that will show up in a scan, and so the diagnosis must be confirmed via a physical examination from a skilled clinician. Osteopaths for many years

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