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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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7 million women in Australia are in Peri-menopause or Menopause

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7 million women in Australia are in Peri-menopause or Menopause

Almost 7 million women in Australia are peri-menopausal or menopausal.

Dementia - Myths vs Facts

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Dementia - Myths vs Facts

Dementia is not one specific disease, and it is not a normal part of getting older.

Understanding joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation

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Understanding joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation

Joint replacement surgery, also known as joint arthroplasty, involves replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one.

Tendinitis or tendinopathy? What really happens when tendons get cranky!!

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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.

Five ways FUN can combat Parkinson’s Disease

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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?

Frozen Shoulder – Is it more like winter or summer?

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Frozen Shoulder – Is it more like winter or summer?

Frozen shoulder is more technically called adhesive capsulitis.

My knee hurts! When can I tango dance?

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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...

Preparing for Aged Care

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Preparing for Aged Care

There are four key steps to accessing Australian Government-funded aged care services through My Aged Care.

The vital role of balance and strength as we age

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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 -...

What is osteoporosis?

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What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’.

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