Partial nail avulsion and matricectomy for ingrown toenails Interventions Possible causes of ingrowing toenails include improper trimming of the nail, tearing nail off, overly curved nail, certain activities (running) and wearing constricting footwear
Pedometers for increasing physical activity Interventions 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 Interventions 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 Interventions 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 Interventions 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 Interventions Vertigo: a sensation of instability in which the person feels that they or their surroundings are moving or rotating
Topical heat for bluebottle stings Interventions 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
Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in adults and children Interventions Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea occurs in 2–15% of people taking antibiotics. Some 20–30% of cases are thought to be caused by Clostridium difficile infection
Feed thickener for infant reflux Conditions A small amount of reflux, regurgitation or posseting is very common in small babies and does not need treatment. More serious reflux can cause pain, poor growth, or oesophageal ulceration
Advice to stay active for people with acute low back pain Conditions Advising patients with acute low back pain to stay active rather than rest in bed