Research Reviews (Clinical Opinion)
Meniscus Tear Surgery: What the Latest Research Shows
Key Takeaways For worn or degenerative meniscus tears, research now shows structured exercise often eases pain and restores function as well as keyhole surgery. Surgery still has a clear role for a locked or catching knee, certain bucket-handle tears, and some traumatic tears in younger, active people. Non-surgical care usually blends physiotherapy, strengthening, load management…
See MoreHow Do I Keep My Joints Healthy After 50?
Key Takeaways Joint changes after 50 are common, but stiffness and pain are not inevitable, and much of your joint health stays within your control. Regular movement that blends strength, range-of-motion, low-impact cardio and balance work helps nourish cartilage and support the muscles around each joint. Everyday habits such as managing your weight, eating well…
See MoreSecond Opinion Before Joint Surgery: Do You Need One?
Key Takeaways Treat a second opinion as your right and a normal part of a major surgical decision. Ask about conservative options first, since exercise and movement-based care are often the first step before surgery. Expect a straightforward process, starting with a GP referral, your existing scans shared, and clear questions asked. Walk away with…
See MorePhysio or Surgeon for Joint Pain: Who Should You See?
Key Takeaways Active, movement-based care helps most joint pain, so surgery is rarely the place to start. Physiotherapy and exercise physiology are first-line for many problems, including osteoarthritis, tendon issues, and sprains, in line with current Australian guidelines. An orthopaedic opinion makes sense when conservative care has not helped enough, or when an injury is…
See MoreWhat Does “No Gap” Mean on My Surgery Bill?
Key Takeaways No gap covers only a single doctor’s fee, not the hospital excess, any fund exclusions, or fees from other providers such as the anaesthetist. Known gap is capped and quoted to you upfront, while a full gap leaves you paying the whole difference above the combined rebate. Confirming costs with the surgeon’s rooms,…
See MoreOut-of-Pocket Surgery Costs: Why Is My Quote So Expensive?
Key Takeaways A surgery quote bundles several separate fees for the surgeon, anaesthetist, assistant, hospital, and implants, each billed by a different provider. Your out-of-pocket amount is mainly the gap between what providers charge and what Medicare and your fund rebate, plus any excess or exclusions. The public pathway costs little but means longer waits…
See MoreWhat Weight Should I Be Using? [Estimated Reps To Failure A Guide to Optimal Training]
Predicting Intensity of Resistance Training Question: “How does that weight feel?” This is a frequent question you will hear our practitioners asking. If the weight is too easy for certain exercises it means the intensity of effort will be too low, and consequently the adaptation you are trying to achieve will suffer. Intensity is one…
See MoreResearch Review (Opinion): Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality & Extended Life Expectancy
Paper Reviewed: “Minimum Amount of Physical Activity for Reduced Mortality and Extended Life Expectancy: a Prospective Cohort Study” – Wen et al 2011 Question: Can even modest exercise produce health benefits?? The benefits of exercise are well researched and documented. Improvements are seen in strength, body composition and general well-being. The term “exercise is…
See MoreMANAGING DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS)
By Angela Hills, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. For some of us this time of year signifies the start (or end) of the Crossfit season. For others it marks the start of another sporting season, possibly soccer, AFL, rugby, netball, hockey or one of the many running events that take place in Sydney. Regardless of…
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