by MRT Team | 15 August, 2014 | Physiotherapy
THINKING ABOUT EXERCISE? In a similar light to last week’s blog, My Rehab Team’s line of therapy is further reinforced by fresh research evidence from the United States. Furthermore, this noteworthy study was chosen for one of the most highly-regarded journals...
by MRT Team | 5 August, 2014 | Physiotherapy
NEW STUDY BACKS PHYSIOTHERAPY AFTER STROKE As therapists working in the field of neurological rehabilitation, it’s important that the treatment techniques we choose to use when working with our clients are backed by robust evidence. A Dutch research team has recently...
by MRT Team | 29 July, 2014 | Dietetics, Physiotherapy
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, continues to be a significant health burden in Australia. As mentioned in an earlier blog, CKD is a very common and silent condition. With one in ten Australians 18 years old or older showing evidence of CKD development, 90% of this...
by MRT Team | 15 July, 2014 | Dietetics, Physiotherapy
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, poses a significant disease burden in today’s society, as it often leads to hypertensive and coronary heart disease. Hypertension is also a major risk factor for strokes, aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease and chronic kidney...
by MRT Team | 25 May, 2014 | Dietetics, Physiotherapy
Studies have found that the excess risk of stroke associated with diabetes is significantly higher in women than men, mainly because women live longer than men and strokes occurs more often at older ages. Additionally, women with diabetes have an increased risk of...
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...
