Acetaminophen More Commonly Referred To As Paracetamol As far as pain relievers go Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is widely regarded as your first choice pain reliever and a fever reducer. Paracetamol is used to treat many non inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions such as: Headache Muscle aches Arthritis (relieving pain in situations of mild arthritis but has no effect… Read More >
Pain Relief Medicines Are Not Without Their Risks Often when people are in pain and simple measures like using ice or heat or rest aren’t effective at reducing their pain they reach for pain relief medicines. For mild to moderate pain the use of simple over the counter pain relief medications can be effective in… Read More >
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories Used And Approved In Australia? In Australia nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. The below is a brief list of some examples of NSAIDs available here from a pharmacy that may be over the counter or require a prescription from your doctor: Acetylsalicylic acid: More commonly known as Aspirin. Aspirin will… Read More >
What Are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Commonly Known As NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are a class of painkillers also known as NSAIDs. A medicine generally used to treat fever, mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation. In physiotherapy nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are commonly used to treat headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, muscle aches… How Do NSAIDs Work? NSAIDs block… Read More >
Healthcare Imaging By Bone Scan A bone scan is an diagnostic test which uses a very small amount of radioactive dye to help reveal problems with bone metabolism (the process where by bones break down and rebuild themselves). Your body creating new bone formation is part of the healing process for when bones are broken… Read More >
Wrist Anatomy and Wrist Fractures The wrist is certainly one of the many complex structures in our body. Given the importance of our hands and their role in facilitating our everyday tasks and activities, it is essential to have your injury and any potential wrist fractures addressed at the onset of your symptoms. This article… Read More >
Diagnostic Imaging By Computed Tomography Previously referred to as a CAT scan, diagnostic imaging by computed tomography also commonly known as a CT scan combines multiple X-ray images into a 3D model. An analogy for CT scanning is like taking slices through a loaf of bread, where a CT scan is a way of using… Read More >
Musculoskeletal Imaging By X-Ray X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have been used successfully in musculoskeletal imaging for decades and are recognized as a valuable medical tool for a wide variety of examinations and procedures. X-rays are used as a noninvasive and painless method for helping diagnose, monitor, and treat many medical conditions…. Read More >
Common Conditions Cortisone Injections Are Used In Treating Cortisone injections are successfully used to treat a variety or joint and soft tissues conditions in the body. Frequently cortisone injections are used to treat inflammation of a bursa referred to as bursitis, bursitis can occur in may areas of the body including the hip, knee, elbow,… Read More >
