by MRT Team | 28 September, 2014 | Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Obesity is arguably one of, if not the largest public health problems of the 21st century. Not only is it a global issue but also a significant concern here in Australia, ranking us the 6th “fattest” country in the world. With this in mind, 120 million of Australian...
by MRT Team | 23 March, 2014 | Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
This blog was prompted by a client whom we recently saw who had early onset osteoporosis at the age of 49! Her bone density was nearly 3 standard deviation lower than the normal. She also has difficulty gaining weight. Furthermore, because of a myriad of other...
by MRT Team | 16 March, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
After injury or surgery you may have a scar, which can be thick, red and raised and on occasion can stick to the tissues underneath the skin, which can limit movement. Scars can also impact upon the sensation experienced in the area affected, causing it to be overly...
by MRT Team | 9 March, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
Lymphoedema presents as a swelling of a limb or other body parts when the lymphatic system is not functioning normally. Your Occupational Therapist (OT) has an important role in managing Lymphoedema. Firstly, your OT will conduct an assessment of your...
by MRT Team | 2 March, 2014 | Occupational Therapy
If you are returning home from hospital, have recently had changes in how you are managing living independently at home, an Occupational Therapist can help you! Occupational Therapists (OT’s) are experts in understanding how an injury or disability impacts a person’s...
by MRT Team | 1 February, 2014 | Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry
Australia is quickly becoming an obese nation, with 3 out of 5 Australian adults overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese can lead several health problems, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. It can reduce a person’s life...
