Life Stages Posts
Pelvic Health Osteopathy
Pelvic Health Osteopathy is a holistic patient-centred approach to assessment and management of pelvic floor conditions This includes pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy-related conditions, endometriosis and more. It involves a thorough history taking and both external and internal examination, development of management/treatment plan and treatment including manual therapy, education
Our Healthy Ageing Program
Barb Harding’s goal in life is to keep horse riding until she is 80. And it looks far more likely now for the 77-year-old since she completed the Healthy Ageing Program, funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network and delivered by Healthlinks Gippsland. Barb always admired the late Queen Elizabeth for her horseriding
Maintaining Ageing Knees
As we age gracefully, maintaining overall health becomes the highest of priorities. During these periods the importance of maintaining knee strength and mobility is often overlooked. Our ageing knees are intricate joints, that are susceptible to wear and tear as time progresses. The knees play a pivotal role in all
Choosing the Right School Bag
What to look for when buying a new school bag Ergonomic back packs best suit children entering school and returning to primary school. To find the right school bag that’s best in size and fit, here is what to look for: Light-weight material or made from canvas A moulded frame
Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, affecting millions of people worldwide. Current statistics indicate that it’s prevalence increases with age, although it is more common among women and those who have a direct relative with Osteoporosis. This condition is known for a key characteristic: decreased bone density. Decreased bone
Importance of Exercise During Pregnancy
It was Women’s Health Week last month and so to celebrate let’s discuss the benefits of exercise for women during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an amazing time of a woman’s life, and truly shows what a woman’s body can do when bringing another life into the world. However, many women during
