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From Specialist Medical Care Australia
GO AWAY OA! How exercise can help manage Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of Arthritis in the country with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggesting a staggering 2.1 million Aussie’s have this condition! So what is OA and why does it hurt so bloody much?! OA is a degenerative disorder...
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Doctor Profile: Dr Prasanna Shirkhedkar
Paedatrician Dr Prasanna Shirkhedkar is one of the most recent additions to the Specialist Medical Care Australia team. He has had over 27 years clinical experiece and primarily trained at Sydney Children's Hospital, Network in Sydney towards his FRACP...
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What is an Exercise Physiologist?
An Exercise Physiologist is an allied health professional with expert medical knowledge of the human body and the role exercise plays in health, fitness and reducing the onset or symptoms of chronic disease. Effectively an Exercise Physiologist uses exercise as...
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5 Tips To Beat the Christmas Bulge!
1 Party wisely - Don't go hungry to parties! Eat something light before hand, to reduce your chances of snacking on the discretionary foods! 2 Fill up on the healthy stuff - aim to fill half your plate with vegetables - they're low in calories but...
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