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HBF Blog

From real member stories to trusted investigations into different cover options, we’ve carefully curated these articles to help you get the best cover for your health and the things that matter to you.
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Male physiotherapist working with an elderly male patient on his knee
Exercise after a knee replacement plays an important role in restoring movement, strength and confidence over time.
1 April 2026
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Taking on the Specsavers 12km at HBF Run for a Reason challenges more than your legs.
1 April 2026
Young couple researching health insurance, tax and LHC
We reveal everything you need to know about the three financial incentives for getting private health insurance.
31 March 2026
Woman learning shoulder mobility exercises after shoulder surgery
Learn how mobility is gradually restored after shoulder surgery, why guided movement matters, and how physiotherapy supports safe recovery.
31 March 2026
Male physiotherapist assessing his patients back
Recovery after spinal fusion surgery happens gradually, and timelines can vary.
29 March 2026
Female physiotherapist working with her male patient
Strength and conditioning after shoulder surgery is an important phase of rehabilitation.
29 March 2026
Woman getting a spinal assessment
We look at the types of exercises commonly used after spinal fusion — and how they’re progressed.
29 March 2026
Man being assisted with walking
Recovery after ACL reconstruction happens in stages
25 March 2026
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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with endometriosis
25 March 2026
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Exercise plays an important role in recovery after ACL reconstruction
25 March 2026
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Restoring movement after a hip replacement is usually a gradual process
24 March 2026
Older man getting his knee looked at
Recovery after a knee replacement happens gradually,
22 March 2026
Elderly woman standing with walker
Optimising recovery after a hip replacement isn’t about doing everything at once.
22 March 2026
Older man having his back assessed by doctor
Early recovery after spinal fusion focuses on safe movement, gentle activity.
19 March 2026
Man in knee brace
Early recovery after a knee replacement focuses on managing pain.
18 March 2026