Rehabilitation after illness or injury

Rehabilitation after illness or injury aims to help you recover. Learn more about how the specialised health professionals involved can help you.

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Stroke rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation helps the brain to relearn skills that have been affected. Learn about the most common problems and types of rehabilitation.

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Amputation

The loss of a limb can be life-changing, but support is available. Read all about amputation, including preparation, recovery and rehabilitation.

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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation helps people reduce or stop their use of drugs and alcohol. Learn more about rehab services and where to go for help.

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Overcoming addiction

Recovering from an addiction is a gradual process. It may take a few attempts. Rehabilitation is easier with support to help you deal with symptoms.

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Heroin

Heroin is an illegal, addictive drug with many side effects. Find out more about the dangers of heroin use, addiction and rehabilitation.

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Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can make you lose feeling, movement, or both. Learn about causes and effects.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help treat a range of health problems. Learn about what physiotherapists do, the conditions they treat and how they can help you.

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Preparing for surgery

It's best to be fully prepared for any surgery. Ask your doctor questions so you know exactly why you are having the operation and the risks involved.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Acquired brain injury (ABI)

ABI is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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Rotator cuff injury

Rotator cuff injury is caused by a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons of your shoulder. Learn more about the symptoms and how to treat it.

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Drug abuse

Drug abuse can affect your health, relationships, job and education. Learn about Australia's drug laws, drug addiction and where to get help.

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Workers' compensation

If you're injured or become ill from work you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Read about different workers’ compensation schemes available.

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Pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease where the lungs become damaged. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of pulmonary fibrosis.

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Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

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Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

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Emphysema

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.

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Guillain-Barre syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

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Stroke

A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.

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What not to say to an amputee

More than 20,000 amputees live in Australia. To mark Amputee Awareness Week, follow these tips for talking to people with limb loss.

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The role of a nurse

Nurses work with people to help prevent disease, maintain health and treat any existing health problems. Find out more about what nurses do here.

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Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy can help if you are having difficulty with everyday tasks, the tasks that occupy you. Learn more about what it can do for you.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Read about symptoms, treatment and prevention

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Urine tests

Urine tests are used for many different reasons. They can diagnose conditions, such as pregnancy, infections, diseases and screen for drug use.

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Laminectomy

A laminectomy may be recommended to ease your back pain but only when other treatments such as physiotherapy and medication have not worked.

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Remedial massage

Remedial massage can help relieve problems with muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. Learn about the benefits of remedial massage.

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Show your support for families living with childhood cancer

It's estimated that 700 kids are diagnosed with childhood cancer each year. Learn more about supporting families that are living with cancer.

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Australian mental health services

It can be difficult to understand how the complex mental health system in Australia operates. Learn how you can access the care you need.

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