Cognitive behavioural therapy for chronic insomnia Conditions Chronic insomnia is the third most common psychological reason for GP consultations – most patients prefer not to take medication to overcome this problem
Exercise: depression Conditions Regular exercise programs improve mood and activity level in people with mild to moderate depression and more exercise sessions have a greater effect on mood than fewer sessions
Internet based or computerised CBT (iCBT or CCBT): depression and anxiety Conditions About 85% of patients with depression have significant anxiety and iCBT may be useful for rural patients and those with mobility issues
Mindfulness and CBT for chronic low back pain Conditions Low back pain is a leading cause of disability and MBSR and CBT have produced small but clinically meaningful improvements in patients
Aquatic exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis Conditions Warm-water therapy is one of the oldest recorded treatments, with effects lasting well beyond the period of immersion
Exercises for falls prevention Conditions About 30% of people in the community over age 65 years fall annually, and this increases with age and around 10% of falls in those over age 65 years result in a fracture
Inspiratory muscle training for surgical pre-rehabilitation Conditions Patients undergoing abdominal or cardiac surgery, with the aim of preventing postoperative pulmonary complications
Splints for the reduction of pain from hand osteoarthritis Conditions Hand OA mainly affects women and often starts around the time of menopause and prefabricated or custom-made splints can help
Knee taping for osteoarthritis Conditions Knee osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in people older than 50 and applying strong, adhesive tape or strapping to the area can help unload painful soft tissues