During the transition from infancy into the preschool years, children experience an intensive period of speech and language development. They learn about the world around them through play and their little brains work hard to understand the nuances of communication. This is an exciting time for your child, and also for you as a parent. But… […]
National Diabetes Week 14-20th JULY Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the fastest-growing chronic conditions in Australia1. It is the most common form of diabetes making up 85-90% of all people diagnosed with the condition. In Type 2 Diabetes, the body is unable to convert the foods we eat into energy to… […]
Your kidneys play a vital role in your overall health which is why it’s important you look after them and give them your attention. Kidney disease is often silent. Most people with kidney disease do not notice the presence of any symptoms until it has gone on and done some serious damage. What is the… […]
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability and lost time at work, sport and our everyday lives in Australia. In fact back pain is the 3rd biggest disease burden (covering medical referrals, expenses, admissions and medication) In Australia. We all know someone whose back “goes”, “slips”, “pops” or is “stuffed”. That’s because 1 in… […]
Patellofemoral pain is defined as pain around, behind or under the patella (knee cap) that is aggravated by at least one activity that increases the load in your knee joint such as walking, climbing up and down stairs, jumping, or running. Sometimes you may also experience a grinding sensation in your knee or swelling deep… […]
Do you find yourself waking up more than once a night to go to the toilet? Are you visiting the men’s room more than every 2 hours during the day? Do you ever get the sudden uncontrollable urge to rush to the bathroom RIGHT NOW? You may have what is known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome… […]
Patellofemoral pain is defined as pain around, behind or under the patella (knee cap) that is aggravated by at least one activity that increases the load in your knee joint such as walking, climbing up and down stairs, jumping, or running. Sometimes you may also experience a grinding sensation in your knee or swelling deep… […]
There are few things in life that are more annoying and disabling than acute lower back pain. Often you are in too much pain to sit, stand, drive, walk, sleep, look after your kids, play sport, go to work… the list goes on. Here are six things that you can do to help alleviate your… […]
Do you find yourself waking up more than once a night to go to the toilet? Are you visiting the men’s room more than every 2 hours during the day? Do you ever get the sudden uncontrollable urge to rush to the bathroom RIGHT NOW? You may have what is known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome… […]
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mothers; women who have successfully lactated are significantly less likely to have osteoporosis, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes and obesity problems. However there are often challenges for a mother to continue breastfeeding. Breast engorgement and mastitis are often painful barriers which may inhibit the development of successful breastfeeding, leading… […]
