Injury Information

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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the authors and the editors of the articles in this magazine and on this web site accept no responsibility and cannot guarantee the consequences if patients choose to rely upon these contents as their sole source of information about a condition and its rehabilitation.

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Whiplash

Whiplash

If you know someone who has had a car accident, or you’ve had one yourself, it would be a good idea to ask a physio to check for signs of whiplash – particularly if it was a rear-end crash.

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( Posted in: Neck Pain )

Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are over stretched causing ligament fibres and small blood vessels to tear. Pain, bleeding in the tissues, and swelling are the result.

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( Posted in: Ankle Injury )

Avoiding work-related pains in the neck

Avoiding work-related pains in the neck

We live in a switched on world, but as well as making our life easier and more interesting new technology has some hidden dangers. There are a multitude of potential traps for users.

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( Posted in: Neck Pain )

Tips when watching TV

Tips when watching TV

Watching TV is something we all do, so how do you take care of your back when you are relaxing watching one of your favourite shows or bingeing the latest Netflix series? Read through our top tips for protecting your back when watching the box.

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( Posted in: Lower Back Pain )

A good night's sleep

woman getting a good nights rest

Everyone knows they need to eat well and get plenty of exercise to enjoy good health. But not everyone recognises the critical importance of a good night’s sleep.

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( Posted in: Lower Back Pain )

Bad Backs Q&A

Questions & Answers

Over the years we have had many people asking us questions about their back pain. Read through our Q&A on some of the most common problems and queries regarding back pain.

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( Posted in: Lower Back Pain )

10 tips for back care

woman stretching her back when sitting at a cafe

Read through our top 10 tips for keeping your back healthy and reducing back pain.

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( Posted in: Lower Back Pain )