The hip is a “ball and socket” type of joint. At birth, all babies are screened for hip dysplasia, a condition where the ball and socket don’t fit together in the “normal” position. By nature and name, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) means that it can gradually develop and this is why we often continue to assess your baby’s hips in the clinic as they grow.
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Osteopaths are highly qualified allied health professionals who offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare We understand the important link between the structure of the body and the way it works, or as we like to say, the way it functions. And no, Osteopathy doesn’t just involve the bones! We look at how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as one system and how they support your body and enable you to live the life you want to live and do the things you want to do.
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We all know that daily structured exercise is good for our overall health. However did you know that the general movement that we complete on a day to day basis (or lack thereof), also plays a role in contributing to our overall health and wellbeing. NEAT stands for “non-exercise activity thermogenesis” and is the term used to refer to the energy we use daily for all activities outside of those required for survival such as eating and sleeping, along with energy expended as a result of planned and purposeful exercise.
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Tradies Health Month aims to highlight the importance of tradies looking after their overall health and wellbeing. Common injuries we see in clinic vary across differing trade professions and include: lower back pain, overuse injuries (including tennis/golfers elbow), muscle strains, rotator cuff injuries, neck issues and knee pain.
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There is no denying exercise throughout the lifespan is important for people of all genders. This Women’s Health Week we are going to look more specifically at the numerous changes that occur in the female body across their lifespan and how exercise can help us continue to thrive during these transitions.
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While in the ideal world we’d all survive the season without any acute injuries, this unfortunately is not always the case. Over the years the guidance on how to treat acute injuries has gone through various phases despite a lack of high quality evidence. From RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), to RICER (rest, ice, compression, elevation, rehab), to PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation) and recently a new acronym has been proposed: POLICE (Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
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Statistics show that on average men will have a life expectancy of 4.4yrs less than females. Not only this, but on average males take their own lives at a rate four times greater than that of females. This represents approximately 75% of suicides each year. All of these figures are quite startling and an area that deserves greater awareness.
Here at Eureka Osteo/OASIS we are passionate about improving not only the health of males, but everyone in our community.
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So, you can see why we are so passionate about falls prevention! There has been extensive research demonstrating that many falls among older people can be prevented. Many of us assume that a decline in balance or strength, or getting a bit clumsy on our feet is a natural part of ageing. This does not have to be the case and here at EO we are aiming to assess as many over 65’s as possible in order to guide them on how to decrease their risk of having a fall.
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Sadly, when most people think of cardio exercise they picture someone running on a treadmill, drenched in sweat, profusely huffing and puffing. And while yes, that is one way to improve your cardiovascular health, it’s not the only way. So if running isn’t your cup of tea, the great news is that there are many other forms of exercise you can engage in that will also help improve the health of your heart and lungs!
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Painful nipples in the early days of breastfeeding are extremely common. Having your latch assessed by an IBCLC and learning lots about breastfeeding positions and strategies will generally help this. Sometimes it is just your nipples getting used to an unaccustomed task - a newborn feeding for long periods! Whatever the cause, healing any nipple damage as fast as possible should definitely be a priority. We’re really proud to be the only Ballarat stockist of this magical little helper that is giving many women relief and helping their nipples to heal quickly!
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For some it’s been a couple of weeks since you’ve been in a regular exercise routine, for others it might have been two years. Regardless of whether it’s been a short break while the kids are on holidays or you just haven’t been able to get into a routine with the constant interruptions of covid lockdowns, it’s important to be smart when getting back into exercise.
Below are some tips and tricks from our Exercise Physiologist Abby which we hope may help.
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Just like any other type of consultation at Eureka Osteo, a paediatric osteopathy appointment will include a medical history, history of the presenting complaint, a thorough physical assessment and treatment.
In comparison to when we treat adults, the medical history of a baby is essentially their mum’s pregnancy, their birth and their short life so far. We are often quite interested in their birth as sometimes it can give clues as to why a baby might be presenting with a certain symptom or discomfort.
Treatment of newborns might include hands on techniques that help to massage their small muscles or decrease any tension. We might use some movement based therapy just like we would with you, where we move joints through their range of motion. Sometimes we use some very gentle techniques aiming to help ease tension in a particular part of their body. We will often provide advice regarding positioning to complement what we have done in the treatment and maybe some home exercises for you to do with your baby as well.
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Exercise and breast cancer - the benefits of exercise, why you should exercise and how much to do. Our exercise physiologist Abby Byrne explains all the facts
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As you get older, you may notice a number of different changes to your body including reductions in vision, loss of strength, increased joint stiffness and feeling unsteady on your feet. The natural ageing process can place older adults (above 65 years) at an increased risk of injury, joint pain and sustaining a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalisation for this age group, which can result in disability, activity reduction, a loss of confidence and fear of falling. All of these can reduce your quality of life and independence. The good news is that exercise can help to prevent falls, maintain muscle mass and improve bone health.
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Back pain, hip pain and pelvic pain are all common symptoms in pregnancy but that doesn't mean that we can't fix them! Read on for Megan's tips on reducing pain during pregnancy
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Suddenly hurt your back? Someone told you you’ve slipped a disc? Maybe you Dr Googled it and found a ton of information that has you really worried - some of the pictures might rightly freak you out!
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Is my headache coming from my neck? Quite possibly!
Headaches have many causes and some of them are very serious so in return for your question about your headache, you will need to answer a bunch of questions before I can give you a better answer than possibly. The good news is though, that the vast majority of headaches aren’t serious, many are associated with neck pain and stiffness, and can often be helped with treatment, exercise and education.
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