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EDUCATION / BLOG
Welcome to our collaborative collection of informative posts. You will find detailed evidence based pieces to help you make positive health choices. Feel free to call our clinic, Balance Health Phillip Island, if you have any specific questions regarding your condition and our friendly staff will point you in the right direction.
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Pain in the hip or a pain in the butt?
Trochanteric bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa that sits between the greater trochanter and the skin of outer most aspect of the hip. The irritated bursa will be thickened, swollen, tender to touch, and may radiate pain down the side of the thigh. It is important to note that bursitis is rarely present in isolation and will typically accompany a tendon pathology or may be a result of a direct trauma to the area.
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Feb 48 min read


7 million women in Australia are in Peri-menopause or Menopause
Almost 7 million women in Australia are peri-menopausal or menopausal.
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Oct 24, 20247 min read


Dementia - Myths vs Facts
Dementia is not one specific disease, and it is not a normal part of getting older.
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Sep 30, 20246 min read


Understanding joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation
Joint replacement surgery, also known as joint arthroplasty, involves replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one.
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Jul 10, 20245 min read


Tendinitis or tendinopathy? What really happens when tendons get cranky!!
Cranky tendons are not inflamed. The term tendonitis actually needs to be officially thrown away.
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May 18, 20245 min read


Five ways FUN can combat Parkinson’s Disease
So, what should you do after you have followed the main medical advice for Parkinson's Disease?
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Apr 7, 20244 min read


Frozen Shoulder – Is it more like winter or summer?
Frozen shoulder is more technically called adhesive capsulitis.
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Mar 21, 20246 min read


My knee hurts! When can I tango dance?
Have you ever grappled with knee issues? If so, you're not alone! Today, we will delve into common knee conditions and address some...
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Feb 16, 20245 min read


Preparing for Aged Care
There are four key steps to accessing Australian Government-funded aged care services through My Aged Care.
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Jan 19, 20246 min read


The vital role of balance and strength as we age
Our lives are a remarkable and unique journey for every one of us. As we age, our bodies change and don’t work quite how they used to -...
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Oct 28, 20234 min read


What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’.
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Oct 27, 20234 min read
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