Brief behavioural therapy: insomnia in adults Conditions Physical health problems are present in about one-third of patients with insomnia, defined as repeated difficulty with sleep over a period of a month
CBT for panic disorder Conditions The cognitive component of CBT helps patients to understand how the way they think about their symptoms affects their experience
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
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
Walking cane for knee osteoarthritis Conditions Use of a cane is one of a number of non-drug treatments for knee osteoarthritis; which include weight reduction, exercise and taping
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
Modified Valsalva manoeuvre for supraventricular tachycardia Conditions Triggers that may predispose to episodes of SVT include medications (asthma inhalers, cold remedies), drinking large amounts of caffeine or alcohol, stress or emotional upset and smoking
VLED for type 2 diabetes Conditions Very low energy diet (VLED) or meal replacement products used to reduce dietary energy intake