What Is The Difference Between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian?
In Australia, two terms often used interchangeably are ‘dietitian’ and ‘nutritionist.’ While these professionals share a common goal of promoting health through proper nutrition, there are distinct differences in their education, qualifications, and scope of practice. Understanding these differences is crucial for those seeking expert advice on nutrition.
Self Massage & Home Care
If you’re inclined to a regular massage treatment or an osteo appointment, you’re probably familiar with the phrases ‘use your heat pack’ or ‘get on the spikey ball.’ We are going to discuss why it is critical to do these few tasks in the 24-48 hour period after your treatment and for maintenance in the weeks post or prior to your treatment. As well as talking you through some techniques and giving you some helpful tips and tricks!
Osteopathy For The Older Population
As we get older, our bodies slowly begin to change after the journey that we have been on. This can be in the form of aches and pains or stiffness or could even feel like a loss of strength. These changes may affect the way in which we perform our daily activities or how we interact with the community.
One of the big risks as we age is the increase in likelihood of falls. This can lead to a reduction in the quality of life and individuals feeling like they must be restrictive in what they do in life.
The Role of Exercise in Youth Development and Pre-season Sports Preparation
In youth development, exercise plays a pivotal role in shaping physical health and fostering mental wellbeing, discipline, and a sense of teamwork. As young individuals navigate the challenges of adolescence, integrating regular physical activity into their routine becomes essential. This blog explores the significance of exercise in youth development and the importance of pre-season sports preparation for teens. It also highlights the specialized programs offered by Maroondah Osteo and Sportscare for teenage athletes.
Visceral Massage For Digestion
Visceral massage for digestion uses gentle techniques focusing on the abdomen. The aim is to relieve tension, improve connective tissue mobility, improve organ mobility and organ motility.
Preventing Kids Sport Related Injuries
There are many factors that influence why adolescents get injured whilst playing sport.
These can include lack of strength, poor nutrition, tight muscles, poor coordination and growth rate. Whilst some of these we can change, the growth rate of a child is one area that is out of our control. During this stage a child’s bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons are still growing which makes them more prone to injury. We also know that the growth plates are still developing which causes weakness at the end of long bones, therefore decreasing the strength in ligaments and tendons.
Massage, Sports & Chronic Injury
With the local footy season coming to an end and marathon season about to begin, our bodies are feeling a little under the weather and it’s time to for some much-needed R & R.
Remedial massage is a great way to take care of your body’s aches and pains. We are going to talk about some chronic conditions that benefit from massage, as well as the importance of maintenance massage and helping your body recover so you can get back to feeling your best!
The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that is based on the traditional dietary patterns of the Mediterranean region, particularly Greece, Italy, and Spain. This diet emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods, healthy fats, and whole grains, with moderate amounts of fish, poultry, and dairy. Research has shown that following a Mediterranean-style diet can have numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Here’s a closer look at what the Mediterranean diet entails, and how it can benefit your health.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a manual therapy technique that is frequently used when treating muscle pain and tension as well as issues related to joints and tendons. It involves the insertion of a very fine needle into a region where you may be experiencing pain or have decreased function. This works by creating a reflex response in which the needle induces microtrauma to the muscle or tendon it is inserted into, which then causes a migration of inflammatory cells to the area which then aids in healing a repair of the structure. It is also though that introducing a new stimuli to a painful area impedes on that reflex arc and thereby the muscle is able to relax.
What Is Pelvic Health?
Pelvic health is defined as the best possible functioning and management of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs.
Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles positioned at the bottom of your pelvis that lift and support the position and function of your pelvic organs, prevent incontinence of bladder and bowel and is also important in sexual function. Ideally these muscles should be strong, coordinated and flexible but this isn’t always the case. When these muscles aren’t working together in a way that they should, issues arise and that’s what is called pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor concerns can look different to everyone, for some its associated with back or hip pain, other with light bladder leakage, prolapse symptoms, pain with sexual activities etc. Pelvic health issues can greatly affect people’s quality of life.
