Posts Tagged ‘health & wellbeing’
Neck pain
How common is neck pain? Research estimates between 25% and 70% of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives, and 30-50% of us will experience it each year1. What is the impact of neck pain? The impact of neck pain varies, from a short period of low-grade pain, all the way…
Read MoreWhat is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and how can a dietitian help?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal symptoms and is only diagnosed after the exclusion of other gastrointestinal diseases, such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBS is diagnosed in approximately 15% of the population but is thought to be higher as diagnosis and treatment are challenging. IBS can significantly impact a…
Read MoreMeet Jess our new physiotherapist
Describe your role in one sentence. In the clinic, I get the opportunity to empower individuals on how to manage pain/injury, but also assist with them improving their performance by learning more about their bodies. I also have a role in workplace services where I observe, assess, and implement strategies to reduce and manage injuries…
Read MoreEthos Health C-fit classes
Did you know the right prescription of exercise supports better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects during treatment for cancer? We have availability in our C-Fit classes; C-Fit are group exercise sessions for people preparing for, undergoing or following radiation therapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy. Exercise can significantly reduce the impact of treatment-related side effects during…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about coffee and Health
Coffee. Morning Brown. Many of us love it. Some of us fear it. It’s one of the mostly commonly consumed beverages on the planet, therefore any health effects are on a population scale. Coffee has connotations with negative health. “I really need to cut down on my coffee” or “ I decided to quit coffee”…
Read MoreThe impacts of poor body image and how a dietitian can help
What is body image? Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. Feelings can move between positive and negative experiences. It is influenced by internal factors (someone’s personality, perception of themselves and expectations) and external factors (media, family members, friends and social pressures). Is body image a…
Read MoreWhat are soft tissue injuries?
Think strains and sprains to our muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Common soft tissue injuries include hamstring tears, calf tears, and ankle sprains. Soft tissue injuries are extremely common, particularly now that the holiday period is over and people are returning to sport. As a result, appropriate management of these injuries is essential. Several acronyms over…
Read MoreMeet James our new physiotherapist
Describe your role in one sentence. I actually have two distinct roles: provide workplace teams with the skills and knowledge to reduce their risk of injury at work (Workplace Services), and helping individuals create the best environment for overcoming their injury and return to the activities they love (Clinical Physiotherapy). What’s the best part of…
Read MoreIron, and why it’s so important
What is iron Iron is a mineral that is essential for many bodily processes including immune function and transporting oxygen around the body in our blood. Iron is vital for energy and if insufficient intake can contribute to fatigue and even development of anaemia. Being an essential nutrient, we need to consume iron in food.…
Read MoreThoracic spine (middle back) mobility and pain
The thoracic spine – or ‘middle back’ – is the forgotten middle sibling between the lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine)! It’s not just forgotten when we discuss spinal pain, but also forgotten in the research. Back pain is common A 2009 study1 of over 34,000 people found over half had experienced back pain…
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