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Health guides from our Goulburn clinic.

Plain-English guides to common conditions, treatments, and how to get the right care — written by the team at Goulburn Health Therapy.

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Condition · 6 min read

Plantar fasciitis and heel pain: what actually helps, and when to get it checked

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and most cases improve with time and the right loading. Knowing what helps — and what doesn't — is what tends to shorten it.

Condition · 7 min read

Knee osteoarthritis: why exercise, not rest, is the first-line treatment

Ongoing knee pain from osteoarthritis is common, and for most people it responds well to the right exercise. Here's what OA actually is, why movement and strength come first, and when to get it checked.

Condition · 6 min read

Shoulder pain and the rotator cuff: what usually helps

Most rotator cuff shoulder pain settles with the right loading and a bit of time, not a scalpel or an MRI. Here's how to tell what you're dealing with, and when a sore shoulder is worth getting looked at promptly.

Treatment · 7 min read

What does an exercise physiologist do — and how is it different from physio?

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist prescribes exercise like medicine — for chronic conditions, cancer recovery, ongoing pain, and rebuilding strength after injury. Here's what they do, and how it differs from physiotherapy.

Condition · 6 min read

Lower back pain: what actually helps, and when to see a physio

Most lower back pain settles with the right movement and a bit of time. Knowing what helps, what doesn't, and when to get it checked is what makes the difference.

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