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Over the past 5 years, there has been a topical debate over whether we should ice after an injury or not. In 1978 we used the acronym RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation,) to treat any soft tissue injury. This acronym has evolved over the years to PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation) and then POLICE

It was a gorgeous sunny day, and while you were talking to your friend you unexpectedly missed the bottom step and ‘rolled’ your ankle. This is the common story we hear all the time.  What is a fractured ankle?  The two bones in your lower leg are called the tibia and fibula. A fracture may

Cervical or lumbar radiculopathy or also referred to as a ‘pinched nerve’ refers to when a nerve is irritated or compressed as it passes through the tunnel of the spine in either the neck or back. This tunnel is very small in nature and gets smaller as we age and therefore much more common in

Reece, Set in Motion Physiotherapy Director & Physiotherapist has provided us with the benefits of taking supplements in the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis. Set in Motion Physiotherapy takes rooms at the Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic. Reece works closely alongside WiSE Emergency Doctors and Orthopaedic Surgeons.  For bookings, please call 02 9216 7676. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is an

At the Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic, WiSE we offer iron infusions (Ferinject) to appropriate patients who have been identified as iron deficient and for whom oral iron replacement has not been sufficient or is not appropriate.  For further details see our Iron Infusions page. Iron Deficiency Iron deficiency is a common health concern, affecting around

Injuries at work do occur. As an employee or employer, time off work can be really difficult. No one has time to wait hours in your local hospital emergency department or spend days accessing various services and waiting for results. The WiSE Specialist Emergency Clinic provides on-site initial assessment, diagnostics (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound) with immediate

Urine samples are often required for testing. Urine tests may be done for a number of reasons. In particular, they are a valuable, non invasive tool to confirm if your child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Particularly as children do no tell you that they have UTI symptoms. Allison Registered Nurse My name is

Getting your five serves of fruit and vegetables a day just got a whole lot easier. Unlike a juice, this smoothie keeps all the fibre intact, and with less fruit than vegetables, it keeps sugar levels to a minimum. Smoothies also reduce food waste – blemish? Who cares, throw it in. I pre-prepare the night