Allied health professionals play a crucial role in supporting individuals with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). MND is a progressive neurological disorder that affects nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. The condition leads to muscle weakness, paralysis, and, eventually, respiratory failure. While it's important...
Do you know how an Osteopath can help you? We have many patients asking “what is an Osteopath and how could they help me?” Below, we will try to explain the ways an Osteopath can become an integral part of your healthcare team. What is an...
No matter the season, it’s important to keep up your healthy eating habits and get your 30 minutes of physical activity a day. 1. Enjoy Winter Vegetables and Fruit: Grapefruit, kiwifruit, mandarins and oranges are all delicious and in season over winter. Try involving fruit in your...
Making The Most of Your Physiotherapy Treatment Seeing a physiotherapist is an important investment in healing and recovery from injury. Here are a few tips to help get the best outcomes from your treatment time. Know what your goals are and ask questions. If you are clear on...
An article in The Age recently quoted that recent studies found that it only took 15minutes of exercise per day to add 3 years onto your life. 20minutes per day added 7 years! Wow - that sounds easy! But where's the catch? Am I restricted to only...
Choosing the right ski boot. So you may be asking why am I writing about choosing ski boots? Isn't that the job of the boot fitter in the local ski shop? Well yes, it is. But my experience over the years of updating my own boots...