Hearing tests measure your ability to hear sounds of different loudness and pitch. They are usually conducted by professionals called audiologists. The results are charted on a graph called an audiogram, which helps to pinpoint the type, severity and cause of your hearing problem. Melbourne Audiology Centre will administer a pure-tone test by playing tones at … [Read more…]
Sports-related injuries involving the foot and ankle are common for athletes. Podiatrists specialize in the feet, ankles and lower legs and can provide immediate medical attention and targeted treatment to help reduce recovery time. Almost all competitive athletes heavily rely on their feet and lower legs to participate in their sport. This, in turn, makes … [Read more…]
Individuals who suffer from various movement disorders may benefit from physiotherapy. It can help alleviate pain and improve mobility and quality of life. This therapy uses a number of methods, including heat, exercises and electrotherapy. Integrating physiotherapy into PHC faces challenges such as physicians’ poor knowledge of physiotherapy, ineffective teamwork, time constraints and workload, and … [Read more…]