Pedometers for increasing physical activity A-Z interventions and conditions Australian physical activity guidelines recommend that adults accumulate 150–300 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75–150 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week
Smartphone apps for smoking cessation A-Z interventions and conditions People receiving support with mobile apps show a 67% higher chance of not smoking at six months after quitting compared to help from standard interventions
Stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis A-Z interventions and conditions Stretching of the plantar fascia ligament in adults with chronic heel pain due to plantar fasciitis with the aim to reduce pain and improve physical function
Sunscreen for skin cancer prevention A-Z interventions and conditions Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world – two out of every three Australians are likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer before they reach age 70 years
The Epley manoeuvre: vertigo A-Z interventions and conditions Vertigo: a sensation of instability in which the person feels that they or their surroundings are moving or rotating
Topical heat for bluebottle stings A-Z interventions and conditions There are around 10,000 cases of bluebottle stings on the east coast of Australia each year and applying hot water/heat rapidly after a sting is the most effective method
Mother’s kiss: nasal foreign bodies Conditions Children aged 2-5 years have the highest incidence of nasal foreign bodies with some studies suggesting a greater prevalence in boys
Autoinflation for glue ear in children Conditions Glue ear is the most common chronic condition of childhood, with 80% of children affected at some point
Dilute apple juice for children rehydration Conditions Traditionally, beverages with high sugar content have been discouraged because of their potential to induce osmotic diarrhoea although recent studies have found this effect to be minimal
Manipulation and subluxation of radial head (pulled elbow) Conditions In up to 50% of presentations of pulled elbow, there will be no known (or reported) pull to the arm