ABC Health and Wellbeing - Back Pain
This resource explains Back Pain, the physical structure of the back, different diagnoses of the problem, different possible treatments, what to do at the workplace, the chronic back pain associated with the injury and prevention strategies for avoiding back injuries. The article also discusses children's school back packs and more informational resources.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2005/04/24/1829000.htm
This resource explains Back Pain, the physical structure of the back, different diagnoses of the problem, different possible treatments, what to do at the workplace, the chronic back pain associated with the injury and prevention strategies for avoiding back injuries. The article also discusses children's school back packs and more informational resources.
www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2005/04/24/1829000.htm
ABC Health Minute Back Pain Article
This article discusses back surgery, its benefits and shortfalls.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1943537.htm
This article discusses back surgery, its benefits and shortfalls.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1943537.htm
ABC - Health Matters
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
Anxiety Australia - Chronic Pain Management Page
This page explains different methods of treatment for Chronic Pain, focusing on how psychological methods can assist a person's pain management.
http://www.anxietyaustralia.com.au/chronic_pain_management.shtml
This page explains different methods of treatment for Chronic Pain, focusing on how psychological methods can assist a person's pain management.
http://www.anxietyaustralia.com.au/chronic_pain_management.shtml
Australian Pain Society Website
This National Organisation represents the needs for people with Chronic Pain, the website has a useful pain clinics directory as well as useful information for health professionals.
http://www.apsoc.org.au/index.php
This National Organisation represents the needs for people with Chronic Pain, the website has a useful pain clinics directory as well as useful information for health professionals.
http://www.apsoc.org.au/index.php
Australian Pain Society
www.apsoc.org.au/
PO Box 637
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.apsoc.org.au/
PO Box 637
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9954 4400
- Fax: 02 9954 0666
Australian Safety and Compensation Council - Managing Back Pain
This resource explains back injuries, how they might affect you in the workplace, what to do if you have an injury, how to cope going back to work and also includes some practical advice on how to manage your injury.
www.ascc.gov.au/ascc/HealthSafety/DiseaseInjuryIssues/MusculoskeletalInjuries/BackPain/ManagingBackPain/ManagingBackPain.htm
This resource explains back injuries, how they might affect you in the workplace, what to do if you have an injury, how to cope going back to work and also includes some practical advice on how to manage your injury.
www.ascc.gov.au/ascc/HealthSafety/DiseaseInjuryIssues/MusculoskeletalInjuries/BackPain/ManagingBackPain/ManagingBackPain.htm
Back Pain Resource-Mayo Clinic
This resource explains the many facets of back pain and injury, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, self care and complimentary or alternative medicine.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/DS00171
This resource explains the many facets of back pain and injury, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, self care and complimentary or alternative medicine.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/DS00171
Back Safe Australia Website
A range of programs, manuals and free exercises to teach people correct back procedures.
http://www.futureit.com.au/
A range of programs, manuals and free exercises to teach people correct back procedures.
http://www.futureit.com.au/
Better Health Channel - Back Pain Injury
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Back_pain?OpenDocument
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Back_pain?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Better Health Channel - Farm Safety Manual Handling
This article helps explain safe handling practices for farmers when lifting heavy machinery or moving livestock. The article gives handling tips, and further helpful links.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Farms_manual_handling_and_injury
This article helps explain safe handling practices for farmers when lifting heavy machinery or moving livestock. The article gives handling tips, and further helpful links.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Farms_manual_handling_and_injury
ICE (In Case of Emergency) Page
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
An important page for all people to read; this page from the SCIA, references the concept of "ICE" (In case of emergency). This refers to the practice of all people entering an emergency contact number into their mobile phone, called "ICE". Therefore in the event of an emergency paramedics/police etc can quickly get a hold of your emergency contact person, with speed and ease.
www.scia.org.au/News/community/ice_-_in_case_of_emergency
Muscles, bones and joints
Information about the changes and problems that can occur with muscles, bones and joints as you age.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ageing_muscles_bones_and_joints?OpenDocument
Information about the changes and problems that can occur with muscles, bones and joints as you age.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Ageing_muscles_bones_and_joints?OpenDocument
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
News Medical Net Methods of Detecting Scoliosis Page
This article focuses on improved methods of detecting Scoliosis.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=3386
www.news-medical.net/?id=3386
This article focuses on improved methods of detecting Scoliosis.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=3386
www.news-medical.net/?id=3386
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Novita Children's Services - Safe Lifting Practices
This informational resource outlines the safe lifting practices parents, teachers and carers need to ensure for their own health and safety when lifting children.
www.novita.org.au/content.aspx?p=93
This informational resource outlines the safe lifting practices parents, teachers and carers need to ensure for their own health and safety when lifting children.
www.novita.org.au/content.aspx?p=93
Novita Children's Services
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
www.novita.org.au
PO Box 2438
Regency Park SA 5942
- Phone: (08) 8243 8243
- Fax: (08) 8243 8361
NSW Health - Pain Clinic & "Back To Life" program page
This page explains the Westmead Chronic Pain Service and how their services may help people who are affected by chronic pain. The Pain Clinic also coordinates its services with the Back to Life Program, which offers specialised assistance to people who have some form of injury or problem with Chronic Pain.
www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/services/medical_psychology/PainClinic.htm
This page explains the Westmead Chronic Pain Service and how their services may help people who are affected by chronic pain. The Pain Clinic also coordinates its services with the Back to Life Program, which offers specialised assistance to people who have some form of injury or problem with Chronic Pain.
www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/services/medical_psychology/PainClinic.htm
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101
Osteoperosis Australia - Bones
This page provides brief information on how to prevent osteoporosis later in your life.
http://www.healthybones.com.au/bones.html
This page provides brief information on how to prevent osteoporosis later in your life.
http://www.healthybones.com.au/bones.html
Osteoprosis Australia
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
Level 1
52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
Level 1
52 Parramatta Road
Forest Lodge NSW 2037
- Phone: 02 9518 8140
- Fax: 02 9518 6306
Osteoporosis Sydney Support Group - Osteoporosis Facts
This page provides useful facts on osteoporosis and the importance of calcium.
http://www.osteoporosis.com.au/osteoporosis.html
This page provides useful facts on osteoporosis and the importance of calcium.
http://www.osteoporosis.com.au/osteoporosis.html
Osteoporosis Sydney Support Group
http://www.osteoporosis.com.au/
Level 3, Prichard Wing
St George Hospital
Kogarah NSW 2217
http://www.osteoporosis.com.au/
Level 3, Prichard Wing
St George Hospital
Kogarah NSW 2217
- Phone: 02 93502649
- Fax: 02 93502690
Pain and Pain Management
Information about drugs including morphine and opiates in pain management and pain control in palliative care.
http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au/leaflets/pain%20management.pdf
Information about drugs including morphine and opiates in pain management and pain control in palliative care.
http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au/leaflets/pain%20management.pdf
Palliative Care Victoria
http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au
Suite 3C, 182 Victoria St
East Melbourne VIC 3002
http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au
Suite 3C, 182 Victoria St
East Melbourne VIC 3002
- Phone: 03 9662 9644
- Fax: 03 9662 9722
Pain management is a fundamental human right
An article about pain managent techniques, including the use of opiods in pain management.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=26921
An article about pain managent techniques, including the use of opiods in pain management.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=26921
Scoliosis Association Of Australia Pilates Page
This link explains how Pilates can benefit people with Scoliosis.
http://www.scoliosis.org.au//pages/default.cfm?page_id=9316
This link explains how Pilates can benefit people with Scoliosis.
http://www.scoliosis.org.au//pages/default.cfm?page_id=9316
Scoliosis Association Of Australia
http://www.scoliosis.org.au/
294 Belmore Road
Balwyn VIC 3103
http://www.scoliosis.org.au/
294 Belmore Road
Balwyn VIC 3103
- Phone: 03 9857 5587
- Fax: 03 9857 4980
Sydney Back Clinic - Sciatica Page
This article explains Sciatica, what it is caused by, further explaining the anatomy of the back, and why it happens.
http://www.sydneybackclinic.com.au/sciatica.htm
This article explains Sciatica, what it is caused by, further explaining the anatomy of the back, and why it happens.
http://www.sydneybackclinic.com.au/sciatica.htm
Sydney Back Clinic
www.sydneybackclinic.com.au
c/o Healthwise Professional Services
552 Oxford Street
corner Adelaide Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
www.sydneybackclinic.com.au
c/o Healthwise Professional Services
552 Oxford Street
corner Adelaide Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
- Phone: 02 9388 0700
- Fax: 02 9369 3313
The Chronic Pain Group Website
An organisation which assists people dealing with Chronic Pain.
http://www.thechronicpaingroup.com.au/HTML%20docs/painmanagement.html
An organisation which assists people dealing with Chronic Pain.
http://www.thechronicpaingroup.com.au/HTML%20docs/painmanagement.html
Virtual Medical Centre Bone Diseases Website
This detailed website has links to a vast range of bone diseases, their causes, effects and treatments.
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/diseases.asp
This detailed website has links to a vast range of bone diseases, their causes, effects and treatments.
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/diseases.asp
Virtual Medical Centre
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
- Phone: 08 9388 0344
- Fax: 08 9388 0611