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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The Importance of Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions | MSK
Exercise can help reduce the symptoms of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Learn more about exercise, and where to find support. Call 1800 263 265
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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 night’s 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 and Aged Care | Musculoskeletal conditions - arthritis and osteoporosis and back pain
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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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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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Support - Musculoskeletal Australia (MSK)
Find out how the support of your family, friends and those around you can help you cope better with your pain and musculoskeletal condition.
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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 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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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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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.
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An Overview of Osteoporosis | Ausmed
The aptly-named osteoporosis (‘bones with holes’), is a condition causing bones to become more porous due to loss of density. This decreased density means the bones are weaker, thinner and more fragile, which makes them more susceptible to breakage.
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Fibromyalgia and Pain Management Explained | Ausmed
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain syndrome with no clearly identified cause. Due to this, treatment tends to be difficult. Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 2-5% of the population and is more common in women than men. The most debilitating symptom is chronic and widespread pain.
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Calcium - Pathology Tests Explained
Plasma calcium is tested to screen for, diagnosis, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys and teeth
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Parkinson's Disease | Ausmed
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition, marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. Parkinson’s 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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Types of Muscular Dystrophy | Ausmed
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an umbrella term used to describe a group of over 30 genetic conditions that cause progressive, irreversible muscle weakness and wastage. MD is caused by mutations affecting various genes that code the proteins responsible for the structure and function of the muscles.
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Narcolepsy: Symptoms and Explanation | Ausmed
The chronic neurological condition narcolepsy causes persistent tiredness, ‘sleep attacks’ during the day, and in some cases, muscle weaknesses that can cause a person to collapse involuntarily.
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