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This complex case report describes ‘Lola’, a 53-year-old Aboriginal woman presenting with severe, disabling shoulder pain. Her case is presented to highlight the complications of undiagnosed hEDS and issues associated with pain management for Aboriginal Australians in a rural setting.
Read MoreThis case study discusses a complex case of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), with treatment targeted towards addressing pain-related fear and anxiety to regain full function.
Read MorePersistent pain is commonly linked to central sensitisation, or central modulating, due to pain hypersensitivity. Given this correlation, it seems very important that we assess this sensitivity. But how do we assess it, what do the results tell us, and can we assess this in the clinic?
Read MoreKinesiophobia is often mentioned when discussing persistent pain, but what is kinesiophobia? And how is it relevant to physiotherapy? This article discusses the definition, relevance to physiotherapy and assessment techniques.
Read MoreSyndesmosis strains are becoming more frequently diagnosed in sports such as soccer and football. Successful recovery is largely impacted by early detection and assessment of the severity of injury. This blog looks at current research and management ideas for ankle syndesmosis injuries.
Read MoreI recently supervised Jason, a Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy student, while he undertook his final clinical placement. He has written a guest blog on his discovery of using neurodynamics as a combined assessment, and then treatment to regain movement and reduce pain.
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