Conditions and services
Each guide explains how a condition is assessed, the treatment options a specialist may discuss, and what recovery involves.
Illustrative services for a fictional clinic. A real clinic lists only the conditions and procedures its specialists provide.
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Knee and joint pain
Pain, swelling, stiffness, locking or giving way in the knee and other large joints. - 02
Back and neck pain
Persistent or recurring pain in the lower back or neck, with or without pain spreading to an arm or leg. - 03
Sports injuries
Sprains, strains, ligament and tendon injuries, and overuse problems from sport or exercise. - 04
Fracture assessment
Assessment of suspected broken bones, and follow-up care for fractures as they heal. - 05
Arthritis and joint care
Long-term care for osteoarthritis and painful, stiff joints, from exercise to joint replacement. - 06
Mobility and rehabilitation
Planning recovery after injury or surgery, and support for safer, more confident movement.
Movement and joint explorer
Choose an area of the body to see how it works, the common reasons people have it assessed, and where to read more. This is general information, not a way to diagnose a problem.
Neck
Seven small vertebrae support the head and allow it to turn, tilt and nod. Nerves leave the neck to supply the shoulders, arms and hands.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- Stiffness or pain turning the head
- Pain spreading to the shoulder or arm
- Tingling or numbness in the hand
Read more
Shoulder
A ball-and-socket joint with the widest range of movement in the body. A group of tendons called the rotator cuff keeps the ball centred in its shallow socket.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- Pain lifting the arm overhead
- Pain lying on the shoulder at night
- Weakness or a feeling of instability
Read more
Lower back
Five large lumbar vertebrae carry much of the body's weight, cushioned by discs. Nerves from this area travel down into the legs.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- Pain lasting more than a few weeks
- Pain or tingling travelling down a leg
- Stiffness bending or lifting
Read more
Hip
A deep ball-and-socket joint that bears weight with every step. Hip problems are often felt in the groin, and sometimes in the thigh or knee.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- Groin or thigh pain when walking
- Difficulty with shoes, socks or stairs
- Pain after a fall
Read more
Knee
A hinge joint between the thigh and shin bones, stabilised by ligaments and cushioned by two menisci. The kneecap glides in a groove at the front.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- Pain on stairs or squatting
- Swelling after a twist
- Locking, catching or giving way
Read more
Ankle and foot
The ankle joint connects the leg to the foot, supported by ligaments on each side. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
- A sprain that isn't settling
- Heel or Achilles pain
- Pain after a fall or twist
Read more
Severe injury, a deformed limb, or sudden weakness or numbness? Don't use this explorer. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Not sure which applies?
Request a consultation and describe the general area. The specialist will take it from there.