Musculoskeletal conditions
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Persistent pain & musculoskeletal conditions - MSK
Pain affects us physically, mentally, emotionally & socially. Learn more about musculoskeletal pain, how you can manage & how MSK can help you.
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Importance of Exercise For Musculoskeletal Conditions | MSK
Exercise can help reduce the symptoms of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Learn more about exercise, where to find support & how MSK can help you.
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Anxiety, depression & musculoskeletal conditions MSK
Anxiety and depression are common in people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Find out how you can manage, find support & how we can help you.
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Sleep, pain and musculoskeletal conditions | MSK
Does pain and your musculoskeletal condition affect your sleep quality? Find out how you can get a good nights sleep and how MSK can help you.
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Feet and Musculoskeletal Conditions | MSK Australia
Do you have painful feet due to arthritis, gout or bunions? Find out more about these conditions, how you can manage & how MSK can help you.
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Take control and live well with a musculoskeletal condition
Information and tips to help you understand your condition, make informed decisions and live well with a musculoskeletal condition. Find out more.
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Department of Health | Musculoskeletal conditions - arthritis and osteoporosis and back pain
Musculoskeletal conditions, of which arthritis and osteoporosis are most common, are one of the major causes of chronic pain and disability in Australia.
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Pain Conditions - painHEALTH
Clinically supported, in-depth information about a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions to help you better understand your musculoskeletal pain
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Fatigue - Musculoskeletal Australia (MSK)
Living with a musculoskeletal condition and pain can be physically and mentally tiring. Find out how MSK can help.
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Information - Musculoskeletal Australia (MSK)
Knowing as much as possible about your musculoskeletal condition means you can make informed decisions and play an active role managing your health.
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Pain Conditions - painHEALTH
Clinically supported, in-depth information about a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions to help you better understand your musculoskeletal pain
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Pain Management - painHEALTH
Learn how to co-manage your muscularskeletal pain conditions through our range of evidence-based pain management tools, advice, tips and skills
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Fibromyalgia and Pain Management Explained
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain syndrome which has no identified cause and because of this, treatment also tends to be difficult. It is estimated to occur in 2-8% of the population and occurs in more women then men.
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Osteoarthritis | Ausmed
Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition in which the whole joint is affected, including the bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. As the condition progresses, everyday tasks that were once simple can become a challenge. Initially, a person will experience pain during and after physical activity, but as the condition progresses pain will be present during minor movements or even while resting. There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but if managed effectively patients will still be able to enjoy a high quality of life.
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Fibromyalgia and Pain Management Explained
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain syndrome which has no identified cause and because of this, treatment also tends to be difficult. It is estimated to occur in 2-8% of the population and occurs in more women then men.
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Hydrocephalus and Shunts | Ausmed
Hydrocephalus is a condition in the brain in which there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, which then increases the intracranial pressure within the skull.
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Parkinson's Disease | Ausmed
Parkinsons disease is a progressive neurological condition, marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. Parkinsons disease is the result of deterioration occurring in the nerve cells in the middle area of the brain (parietal lobe), the area in which dopamine is produced.
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What Does High Blood Pressure Have to do With Osteoarthritis?
It is more than a coincidence that many individuals are diagnosed with both high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. Both are inflammatory conditions (Fernandes, 2015). The relationship between osteoarthritis and hypertension is impacted by direct and indirect factors.
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Pain Self Checks - painHEALTH
Use our evidence-based pain self-checks to identify if you are experiencing any potential muscularskeletal pain conditions and who may be able to assist
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Osteoporosis - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. After menopause many women are at risk of developing osteoporosis.Peak bone mass is usually reached during a womans 20s to 30s when the skeleton has stopped growing and bones are at their strongest.The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone strength. After menopause oestrogen levels drop and this may result in increased bone loss. The average woman loses up to 10 per cent of
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