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BackgroundTendinopathy is the term given to sick tendons - the structures which connect muscle to bone. Tendinopathy can occur in all regions of the body, including the achilles, knee, groin, shoulder, and elbow. Tendinopathies are painful, often[…]

“(I had to) fight for treatment”

We all know how important it is to be active and eat well. Have you ever thought sleep is equally important to your health? Many experts now believe sleep is the crucial third pillar to optimal wellbeing. This week marks Sleep Awareness Week. Read[…]

A primary role of Workplace Health and Safety teams across the world is dealing with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) arising within the workplace. MSDs include a wide range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions affecting the muscles, tendons,[…]

Although the job of a ‘tradie’ makes up less than one third of Australia’s workforce, nearly 60 percent of serious workplace injuries involve a tradie. To clarify, the term ‘tradie’ relates to workers in technician and trade roles, machinery[…]

Acute low back pain (ALBP) is still one of the most common and costly health problems affecting adults of all ages. It continues to cost companies, health systems, and individuals millions of dollars every year. One of the most common treatments[…]

With diabetes affecting nearly all Australians, directly or indirectly, National Diabetes Week is arguably one of the most necessary campaigns in Australia. With the 2020 campaign just recently gone, most people have a better understanding of what[…]

The Dream Big Virtual Running Festival is approaching fast, and we're all working hard to make sure that we are fit and ready for the challenge. Here at Employ Health we focus on making positive healthy changes in lives and workplaces, and as such[…]