It had felt a long time coming, but here we were in Wellington, New Zealand, moments away from kick off in our round 1 opener. Western United Football Club was about to be inaugurated into the A-League….
Continue readingWhich Diet is the One?
At BallaratOSM we are keen to see you fit, well, healthy and active. Part of that involves being at a healthy weight, which means less load on your joints, less stress on your heart and lungs and better for your mind.
Continue readingWho wants 30% fewer hamstring strains
In sport, we know that a perfect preparation often equals a perfect performance. Unfortunately poor preparation usually equals poor performance and injury often stands in the way of things in sport.
Continue readingUnravelling the all too common bone stress injury
A bone stress injury (BSI) is typically an overuse injury associated with repetitive loading of bone by vigorous weight-bearing activity.
Continue readingShort acting narcotics are not normally required in orthopaedics
Local Infiltration Analgesia was introduced in Ballarat by David Mitchell in 2004. We haven’t looked back.
Continue readingDON’T SIT OUT IF WE CAN SORT YOU OUT!
This weekend was a lovely taste of the spring to come. I attended a local cross country race where club level athletes enjoyed a dose of exercise, fun, friendships and sunshine. Competitive children to adults hit the slopes of Mt Buninyong and raced in a local championship.
Continue readingNon operative management of olecranon fracture in the elderly
Olecranon fractures in the very elderly have surprisingly good outcomes without surgery, and can avoid a high risk of complications.
Continue readingAdvanced Physiotherapy now Available at BallaratOSM
We are very pleased to introduce the latest member of the BallaratOSM team, and announce the expansion of our services to provide patients of Ballarat and surrounding districts with the highest quality, patient-focused, individual care.
Continue readingMeniscal repairs have been under-utilised by surgeons
David Mitchell has been to the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine biannual meeting, this time in Mexico.
Continue readingWe Have Moved!
As of 29th April, we have moved to Novar at 109 Webster Street. All Orthopaedic consultations and Sports Medicine consultations will take place at the new address
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