Osteoarthritis (OA) is the tenth most common problem in general practise and is self-reported in 7.3% of the Australian population. Due to the proportional increase in the older population, this figure is set to rise increasing the burden on the individual and the community (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2009). Due to limited OA studies for the hip, some studies looking at OA of the knee have been included. Berman, Lao, Greene, Anderson, Wong, Langenberg, et al. (1995)  looked knee OA and patients had significant reductions in both WOMAN score [see appendix 2] and Lequesne index (Osteoarthritis Research Society International, 2012).  7 patients responded so well, they did not […]

Podiatric conditions involve dysfunction of the musculature, joints, and fascia of the legs and feet. Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common injuries in sport (National Health Service (NHS) Clinical Knowledge Summary, 2012). It accounts for 6-17% of all running injuries, estimated to effect up to 50% of elite athletes and is predominant in men, especially athletes. Plantar fasciitis is the most common type of pain in the inferior heel, and is amongst 11-15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional care amongst adults (Buchbinder, 2004). A literature review undertaken in 2016 shows that acupuncture can assist in treating achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. Outcomes for both these conditions when treated with […]

A short video about the treatment of back pain with acupuncture (more to come!).