Walking for exercise

Discover the physical and mental health benefits of walking as a form of exercise. Improve your fitness and learn how to make every step count.

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Children's feet

Caring for your child's feet is important for their development. Learn how to look after your child's feet, choose footwear, and spot foot problems.

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Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into objects. Learn more about sleepwalking and when to see a doctor.

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Fitness and exercise

Fitness tips and exercise topics to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cycling, walking, running, and yoga among others.

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Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease can cause pain and cramps in the legs when walking. Find out about the cause and how it is treated.

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Nervous system

Your nervous system controls many of your body’s functions, including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

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Unicompartmental knee replacement

Arthritis of your knee usually happens without a known cause. It can sometimes affect only part of your knee. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a partial knee replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.

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Mobility aids

Mobility aids can help you get around and make daily activities safer and easier. Learn when you might need mobility aids and how to access them.

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How to start exercising

You don’t have to exercise to the point of collapse to get health benefits. This article shows you how simple it can be to get active.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is when one or both of your baby's feet are pointed and twisted. Some babies are born with it. Clubfoot does not hurt and can be treated.

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Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types and treatment options.

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Exercise and mental health

Exercise is good for your health. It can help with mental illness, reduce stress, and help you sleep. Read about the benefits of exercise here.

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7 ways pets improve your health

Pets boost mental health, improve our self-esteem and provide us with a sense of purpose. Find out how an animal can help enrich your wellbeing.

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Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is usually detected in babies, but adolescents and adults may also experience symptoms. Find out more about the disorder here.

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Foot care

Your health can affect your feet. Discover foot care tips, common problems, and how illnesses like diabetes affect foot health. Get expert guidance.

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Total ankle replacement

Arthritis of your ankle is often the result of previous ankle injuries or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an ankle replacement should reduce your pain and still give you some movement in your ankle.

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Ankle arthrodesis

If you have severe arthritis in your ankle, an ankle arthrodesis should reduce your pain and allow you to do more of your normal activities.

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Heel pain

A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out how to treat heel pain, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.

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Bunions

A bunion is a bony lump that forms on the joint of your big toe, changing the joint's structure and making it bigger and stick out over time.

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Revision total hip replacement

If your original hip replacement fails, you can usually have another operation to do your hip replacement again. If this revision operation is successful, you should be able to continue many of your normal activities.

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Sprained ankle

Spraining your ankle can be very painful and debilitating, read more to learn how to treat it and prevent complications.

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Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes and risk factors.

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Older people and falls

Anyone can be at risk of having a fall, but some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Here's how to take steps to prevent falls.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, ongoing condition that causes painful joints. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for OA.

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Confusion

Confusion can be temporary, but sometimes it's a permanent state caused by a medical condition. Here are things you can do to help manage confusion.

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Hip replacement

Hip replacement maybe recommended if you have severe hip pain and other treatments haven't worked. Read about benefits and risks of this surgery.

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Safe exercise for children

Your child needs to exercise safely. Read about what equipment and activities are safe for them, and how much exercise they should be doing.

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Benefits of physical activity for children

Physical activity is good for your child's health and development. Learn about the benefits of exercise, and how to encourage your child to be active.

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Weight loss and dieting

Many diets are promoted in Australia, but they don't all work. Follow a healthy eating and exercise plan and you're more likely to keep weight off long term.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DMD, the most common muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.

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