Medicinal Cannabis Detectability Study

Researchers from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and University of Wollongong (UOW) are conducting a study to find out how long THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, remains detectable in oral fluid of patients after taking a dose of medicinal cannabis product.

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Top Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief

Lower back pain can be tough, but it’s important to stay active. According to experts, bed rest is a big no-no when it comes to relieving lower back pain. Before you start your day, it’s a good idea to get into a back-friendly exercise routine so that you can relax your back and get your muscles warmed up.

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A New Study for Sciatica

If you have pain that radiates from your lower back down into your leg, you may have sciatica, a painful condition that affects millions of Australians each year. The most common cause of sciatica is a bulging disc in the lower spine, and the pain can be quite severe.

If you’re struggling with sciatica pain, you may qualify for the SALIENT Clinical Study, now being offered at select centres in Australia. The study is for an investigational, non-opioid single injection designed to relieve sciatica pain. Participants in the SALIENT study will receive care from a specialist pain doctor, and do not require a referral.

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UOQ Exercise Program for People with Whiplash

Free 8-week exercise program for people with whiplash.

The University of Queensland are seeking people with neck pain due to whiplash for a study looking at the effects of exercise on the brain.

You get:

• 8-week low-intensity exercise program
• Individual exercise sessions delivered by a physiotherapy researcher and physiologist

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