Jun 27, 2023
The Value Of Learning About Pain
Pain education is a popular approach for persistent pain. This involves learning and provision of education on a variety of pain concepts that are thought to be important to a persons recovery.
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Jan 23, 2023
My Doctor told me to rest...
If you are injured or in the early stages of recovery, do you think it is better to rest or to move? The common belief that if you are injured you are best off resting and staying still so you don’t do any further damage. However, there is lots of scientific research to suggest otherwise.
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Mar 31, 2022
Is surgery doing more harm than good?
The big unknown is that many common orthopaedic surgeries are not better for reducing pain that non-surgical options. There are alternatives that are cheaper, and safer – such as exercise programs. A recent article looked at 3 of the most common orthopaedic surgeries that may be doing more harm than good and costing people more than just their money.
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Feb 18, 2022
Promoting the benefits of investment in Workplace Rehabilitation
Recent research has demonstrated that workplace-based interventions are effective in improving a broad range of return-to-work outcomes.
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Jul 25, 2021
National Pain Week 2021
National Pain Week commences and the theme for 2021 is “Connection”. Now more than ever, it is important to remind family, friends, and colleagues that connection is crucial to help with social isolation that pain, injuries or illness can create.
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Mar 3, 2021
The importance of early intervention and referral to workplace rehabilitation
Commencing return to work planning and offering support immediately to a worker drastically improves their ability to recover quickly and safely and sustainably return to their job.
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Dec 1, 2020
The rising cost of workplace mental health injuries
Recent findings have shown there has been an increase of 80% in mental health claims. Stigma still appears to be a key hurdle to addressing mental ill health in the workplace.
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Feb 16, 2020
Beneco & Starlight Foundation Toy Drive
We would love your help in raising their spirits by donating to the cause. If you would like to contribute, please contact the Beneco office on 02 8205 7701.
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Feb 15, 2020
Spinal fusion surgery for lower back pain: it’s costly and there’s little evidence it’ll work
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