Tag: CRPS
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Chronic Pain in Australian Youth: Voices Unheard
Chronic pain among Australian youth: a growing, often misunderstood issue When nine-year-old Cooper Smylie injured his knee playing tag, he hardly imagined the months that would follow: a burning, searing pain that would not fade. What began as a simple injury soon became a voyage through emergency rooms, GP clinics, and a quest for a…
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Young Australians with Chronic Pain: A Hidden Struggle of Being Heard
Chronic Pain in Australian Youth: A Hidden Burden Chronic pain affects about 877,000 young people in Australia—roughly one in five children. For many families, the pain starts after an injury or appears without a clear diagnosis, persisting for months or years and reshaping daily life, mental health, education, and social participation. A new look at…
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Chronic Pain in Australian Youth: Listening to Young Pain
What chronic pain looks like for Australian youth When nine-year-old Cooper Smylie injured his knee playing tag at school, he did not expect a six‑month chase for an answer. What began as a burning sensation in his right foot soon became a daily burden that kept him from walking, from school, and from simply being…