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By Tom Cho Information , , ,

Which Allied Health Professional should I see?

We often find there is confusion amongst patients about who to see when booking an appointment. They are unsure exactly what it is our Allied Health Professionals do and how they are able to assist them with injuries and chronic health conditions.

Below is a brief overview of who Physiotherapists, Podiatrists & Exercise Physiologists are and also what they do in their scope of practice – hopefully this helps to clear up some of the confusion.

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and its movement. They work with people of all ages to treat a broad range of health conditions including sports injuries

 

and musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis and stroke. Physiotherapists are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of patient care.

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, plan and manage the care of patients across a broad range of areas with musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic and neurological problems. They help patients with chronic disease management, provide lifestyle modification and self-management advice, prescribe aids and appliances, prescribe and supervise exercises for both patients and carers, and provide health promotion education, occupational health assessments and injury prevention activities.
Physiotherapists can help treat a range of chronic conditions, often as part of multidisciplinary teams. They are trained to design individual programs of care that help address risk factors arising from co-morbidities and physical limitations in people with chronic conditions.

 

Podiatrists

 

A podiatrist is an expert in foot care. Podiatrists help people in the care of their lower limbs including the foot and ankle and may also be involved in supporting older people to reduce their risk of falling.

Podiatrists provide a wide range of services from the treatment of calluses to the treatment of bone and joint disorders. For conditions such as recurring sprains and chronic pain, podiatrists may prescribe foot orthoses. The podiatrist’s scope of practice includes areas such as paediatrics, diabetes, sports injuries, structural problems, treatment of the elderly as well as general foot care.

 

Podiatrists with additional qualifications and registration may also perform foot surgery.

 

 

Exercise Physiologists

Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries. The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. Services include the prescription of tailored exercise programs, promoting leisure-time and incidental activity, and counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours. This will include an assessment to ensure the activity is safe, effective and likely to be maintained in the long term.

Accredited exercise physiologists do not provide invasive services (except for point of care testing), diagnosis, joint manipulation or pharmaceutical medicines.

So who do I see?

Some conditions may only require the intervention of one Allied Health Professional while others can benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach. At Moreton All Body Care it is always our goal to ensure that you are able to reach & maintain your optimum level of health and wellness. With this in mind, when you ring and make your first appointment with us, the more information you are able to provide us with at the time of booking, the better we are able to book you in with the appropriate professional.

Once you have had your first appointment, your treating practitioner will discuss with you your ongoing treatment plan and if, and when, you would benefit from seeing any of our other Allied Health professionals. Our Allied Health staff work closely together to ensure that your care and treatment is tailored specifically to your needs, and will work with you to achieve your specific goals.

Most importantly if you have any questions about any of our services, or about Allied Health in general, please feel free to ask us.

 

(Health professional information courtesy of https://ahpa.com.au/)

By Tom Cho Exercise Physiology ,

Exercise Physiologists in prevention of sporting injuries

Prevention and Management of Sporting Injuries:

Exercise physiologists play a multifaceted role in both the management and prevention of sporting injuries, utilising their expert understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics and exercise science to conduct the following approaches:

 

  1. Assessment and Analysis: Exercise physiologists conduct comprehensive assessments, analysing athletes’ biomechanics, movement patterns and physical capabilities to identify muscular strengths, weaknesses, biomechanical imbalances and movement patterns that could predispose athletes to injury. They can pinpoint areas needing improvement or support.
  2. Tailored Rehabilitation Programs: Exercise physiologists specialise in designing personalised rehabilitation programs based on their thorough assessments. These programs include evidence based exercises and interventions aimed at restoring strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance specific to the athlete’s injury and sport requirements.
  3. Progressive Rehabilitation: Exercise physiologists oversee the gradual progression of tailored rehabilitation protocols. They ensure athletes rebuild their physical capacity safely and effectively to optimise their return to peak performance and maximise their longevity and performance in their chosen sports. This involves monitoring recovery milestones, adjusting exercises as required and providing guidance on proper technique and intensity.
  4. Education on Injury Prevention: Exercise physiologists educate athletes on injury prevention strategies. They teach proper warm-up techniques, stretching routines and the importance of conditioning specific to the demands of their sport. 
  5. Biomechanical Correction and Technique Improvement: Not only do exercise physiologists create programs to aid in the rehabilitation of existing injuries, they also identify and address biomechanical inefficiencies and faulty movement patterns that could contribute to future injuries. Through targeted exercises and corrective techniques, exercise physiologists help athletes to proactively strengthen identified vulnerable areas and improve their posture, alignment and movement mechanics to prevent and minimise future injury occurrences.
  6. Self-Management and Monitoring: Empowering athletes to take charge of their own journey towards sporting performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation and injury prevention is a key aspect of an exercise physiologist’s role. Exercise physiologists provide athletes with appropriate individualised strategies and tools for longer term self management, including strength and conditioning and recovery techniques to maximise their longevity and performance in their chosen sports. They educate athletes and emphasise the importance of listening to their bodies and recognising and addressing early injury warning signs. 
  7. Collaboration and Referral: Exercise physiologists collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, general practitioners and sports coaches, to ensure comprehensive care. If necessary, exercise physiologists refer athletes to specialists for further evaluation or treatment beyond their scope. 

In summary, exercise physiologists serve as pivotal professionals in managing and preventing sporting injuries by employing a holistic approach that integrates personalised rehabilitation, education and self-management strategies. Their expertise not only aids in injury recovery but also equips athletes with the knowledge and tools to enhance their overall performance, prevent injuries and promote long-term health in their chosen sport. 

 

By Georgie Vinton Information , ,

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(PCOS) is a complex and common hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts. In Australia, PCOS currently affects 1 in 7 girls and women, altering Androgen and Insulin hormones causing irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair growth, acne, obesity,
increasing risk of developing diabetes, anxiety and depression, just to name a few. PCOS is also the leading cause of infertility in women.
🌼Evidence shows that lifestyle
changes, including a healthy diet and regular physical activity is the most effective way of reducing the severity of PCOS and can improve the symptoms and comorbidities of PCOS.
🌼All too often the symptoms
are treated through the prescription of contraceptive pills to regulate menstrual cycles, metformin to prevent diabetes, statins to control high cholesterol and hormone replacements to increase fertility.
🌼Lifestyle modifications, especially exercise should be the first line of therapy for women with PCOS due to the vast benefits of exercise for hormone regulation as well as its comorbidities including metabolic and cardiac improvements.
🌼Some tips to help you
manage your PCOS through exercise include:
🌸Find physical activity or exercise that is enjoyable as this can be sustainable for a longer period of time
🌸Try to include aerobic exercise to improve heart health, metabolic health and mental health
🌸Include resistance training to help improve muscular strength as well as heart, metabolic and mental health
🌸Increase your incidental exercise throughout your day, try walking up stairs, parking further away, get outdoors etc
🌸Invite friends and family to participate with you, it’s always more enjoyable and helps to keep you motivated
🌸Book in to see an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to educate you more on your condition and how to manage with lifestyle modifications as well as prescribing you an individualised program with considerations to your comorbidities and goals.
By Georgie Vinton Information , , , , , , , , , ,

What is the difference between your Allied Health Professionals? Who do I need to see?

We often find there is confusion amongst patients about who to see when booking an appointment. They are unsure exactly what it is our Allied Health Professionals do and how they are able to assist them with injuries and chronic health conditions.

Below is a brief overview of who Physiotherapists, Podiatrists & Exercise Physiologists are and also what they do in their scope of practice – hopefully this helps to clear up some of the confusion.

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists are experts in the structure of the human body and its movement. They work with people of all ages to treat a broad range of health conditions including sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis and stroke. Physiotherapists are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, planning and management of patient care.

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, plan and manage the care of patients across a broad range of areas with musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic and neurological problems. They help patients with chronic disease management, provide lifestyle modification and self-management advice, prescribe aids and appliances, prescribe and supervise exercises for both patients and carers, and provide health promotion education, occupational health assessments and injury prevention activities.
Physiotherapists can help treat a range of chronic conditions, often as part of multidisciplinary teams. They are trained to design individual programs of care that help address risk factors arising from co-morbidities and physical limitations in people with chronic conditions.

Podiatrists

A podiatrist is an expert in foot care. Podiatrists help people in the care of their lower limbs including the foot and ankle and may also be involved in supporting older people to reduce their risk of falling.

Podiatrists provide a wide range of services from the treatment of calluses to the treatment of bone and joint disorders. For conditions such as recurring sprains and chronic pain, podiatrists may prescribe foot orthoses.
The podiatrist’s scope of practice includes areas such as paediatrics, diabetes, sports injuries, structural problems, treatment of the elderly as well as general foot care.

Podiatrists with additional qualifications and registration may also perform foot surgery.

Exercise Physiologists

Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries. The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. Services include the prescription of tailored exercise programs, promoting leisure-time and incidental activity, and counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours. This will include an assessment to ensure the activity is safe, effective and likely to be maintained in the long term.

Accredited exercise physiologists do not provide invasive services (except for point of care testing), diagnosis, joint manipulation or pharmaceutical medicines.

So who do I see?

Some conditions may only require the intervention of one Allied Health Professional while others can benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach. At Moreton All Body Care it is always our goal to ensure that you are able to reach & maintain your optimum level of health and wellness.With this in mind, when you ring and make your first appointment with us, the more information you are able to provide us with at the time of booking, the better we are able to book you in with the appropriate professional.

Once you have had your first appointment, your treating practitioner will discuss with you your ongoing treatment plan and if, and when, you would benefit from seeing any of our other Allied Health professionals. Our Allied Health staff work closely together to ensure that your care and treatment is tailored specifically to your needs, and will work with you to achieve your specific goals.

Most importantly if you have any questions about any of our services, or about Allied Health in general, please feel free to ask us.

 

(Health professional information courtesy of https://ahpa.com.au/)

By Georgie Vinton Information , , , , , , , ,

Accessing Allied Health services through Medicare

People with Chronic Medical Conditions and Complex Care needs can access Medicare Rebated Allied Health Services under a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) (previously known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)).

A Medicare rebate is available for a maximum of five services per patient each calendar year. Additional services are not possible in any circumstances.

The patient will have to pay the difference between the fee charged and the Medicare rebate. Fees will vary between practices and Allied Health providers.

Patients must have a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements prepared by their GP, or be residents of a residential aged care facility who are managed under a multidisciplinary care plan.

Referrals to allied health providers must be from GPs.

Allied health providers must report back to the referring GP.

A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and stroke. There is no list of eligible conditions. However, the CDM items are designed for patients who require a structured approach and to enable GPs to plan and coordinate the care of patients with complex conditions requiring ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team.

Patients have complex care needs if they need ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team consisting of their GP and at least two other health or care providers.

If you feel that you may be eligible for services under a CDM/EPC we recommend you discuss your needs with your GP.

You are entitled to choose who you are referred to for any services allocated under a CDM/EPC and can ask to be referred to any provider who accepts CDM/EPC’s.

If you are unsure about how to access these services please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be able to provide you with further information.