News & Information
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis Dissecans is a relatively common childhood problem in the knee. The name means bone and cartilage breaking away from the underlying bone. It most commonly heals by itself, but in adults, or adolescents over the age of 14, it seems more likely to break off than to heal. It is less common in girls, but the upper age cutoff for might be lowe
Sport’s Back! And so is Sports Med Teaching
After what seems like the longest pre-season ever, local netball and football are finally back! With competition getting going, it means our Sports Medicine team
BallaratOSM Supports Federation University Road Cycling National Championships 2021
A New Year in Ballarat usually brings the buzz of the Federation University Australian Cycling Road Nationals.
Robotic Knee Replacement – The surgeon is still the key!
Straight up – the robot doesn’t do the surgery, the surgeon does.
A perfect knee replacement requires the knee ligaments need just the right amount of tension.
Return to Sport – Safely!
Sport is back on! That’s the latest from the federal and state governing bodies.
In the wake of the unprecedented pandemic, Australia has been a world leader in flattening the curve.
Physiotherapy and Telehealth
You may have noticed this week that I have been performing Physiotherapy with Telehealth using telephone and zoom as a way of exercising social distancing but still continuing essential care for patients.
Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
Our world is changing rapidly at the moment. Given some of the news coverage, it
would be hard not to worry about what it all means for yourself, and for those you love.
Tips for coping with Coronavirus Anxiety
Feelings of worry and unease can be expected following a stressful event, such as the recent declaration of a global pandemic, however, it is important that we learn to manage our stress before it turns to more severe anxiety and panic.
Staying Healthy while in Quarantine
At some stage in the next weeks to months, it is likely that some or all of us will be confined to home as part of the management of the COVID-19 outbreak.