Jun 10, 2021 | Client Stories, Exercise Physiology, News Articles
Exercise for Muscular Dystrophy What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a chronic disability that prevents the production of dystrophin in the body; a protein essential for the building and repairing of muscles. It has been reported that, for people...
May 3, 2021 | Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, News Articles
Did you know that May is Prader-Willi Syndrome awareness month? To celebrate, we have written a blog for the Exercise Right website to increase awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome, and about the role exercise and diet play in the management of Prader-Willi Syndrome....
Apr 6, 2021 | News Articles, Physiotherapy
How Physiotherapy Helps Stroke Patients If you or someone you love has had a stroke, you’re not alone. Statistics show that more than 445,087 Australians are currently living with the effects of stroke.[i] While having a stroke can impact many aspects of your everyday...
Mar 30, 2021 | Client Stories, News Articles
Autism, Diet & the NDIS Advice from an Accredited Dietician It is estimated that approximately 1% of the Australian population is on the autism spectrum, characterised by fundamental differences in communication, social interaction, sensory receptivity, repetitive...
Mar 18, 2021 | Dietetics, Disability and NDIS, Exercise Physiology, News Articles, Physiotherapy
Support for people with Down syndrome: how exercise, physio and dietetics can help On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) aims to raise awareness about people living with Down syndrome and advocate for their rights. In recognition of the day, the team at Active...
Mar 15, 2021 | Dietetics, Disability and NDIS, News Articles
How a dietitian can help people with disability manage coeliac disease In Australia, it’s estimated that 80 per cent of people with coeliac disease don’t know that they have it[i]. Coeliac Awareness Week, from March 13-20, aims to raise awareness of the condition and...
