Jon Ford
As the founder of Advance Healthcare, I have seen 100s of patients who reported having been told that their pain is “coming from their head”. When patients have this perception they often feel upset, invalidated and dismissed. Read more…
Develop Self-Compassion in 6 Steps
How to Diagnose and Treat "Tennis Elbow"
5 Physiotherapy Tips for Whiplash Recovery
Self-Efficacy and Pain
Charles Ruddock
When life throws you a challenge, are you the kind of person who will rise up to meet it, going on to accomplishing your goal? Or does one of life’s curve balls often have you feeling defeated and in doubt of your abilities? Building the skill of self-efficacy can assist you in becoming the former, rather than the latter. Read more…
Sleep Disturbances and Back Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Charles Ruddock
Is pain a case of mind over matter? Being better equipped to manage your pain mentally may move you towards a more meaningful existence and a better quality of life. The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach can arm you with the skills required to manage persistent pain and allocate your mental energy towards more meaningful experiences. Read more…
Pacing Your Injury
Mental Health Care Plans
Charles Ruddock
There’s no doubt COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, interact and organise our daily schedule. It is now more important than ever to be aware of the support available to you. For those who qualify, a Mental Health Plan allows you access to a local Psychologist for ongoing Psychology services with a Medicare rebate applied. Read more…
Mindfulness and Pain
Joon Choi
Chronic pain is complex – it is often more than ‘just’ pain for many people. Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach derived from Buddhism and other spiritual practices, which were initially incorporated into mainstream medicine in the late 1970s. Since then, there has been a wealth of research that have shown Mindfulness as an effective therapy approach for a number of physical and psychological difficulties. Read more…