What is Myotherapy?
'Myo' refers to muscle, and 'myotherapy' is an extension of remedial massage therapy, emerging specifically to treat more complex...
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EDUCATION / BLOG
Welcome to our collaborative collection of informative posts. You will find detailed evidence based pieces to help you make positive health choices. Feel free to call our clinic, Balance Health Phillip Island, if you have any specific questions regarding your condition and our friendly staff will point you in the right direction.
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7 million women in Australia are in Peri-menopause or Menopause
Almost 7 million women in Australia are peri-menopausal or menopausal.
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Dementia - Myths vs Facts
Dementia is not one specific disease, and it is not a normal part of getting older.
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Understanding joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation
Joint replacement surgery, also known as joint arthroplasty, involves replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one.
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Headaches and Migraines - more than a pain in the neck!
Headache and migraine management often focuses on addressing specific triggers. Therefore, personalised treatment approaches are crucial for
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Tendinitis or tendinopathy? What really happens when tendons get cranky!!
Cranky tendons are not inflamed. The term tendonitis actually needs to be officially thrown away.
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Five ways FUN can combat Parkinson’s Disease
So, what should you do after you have followed the main medical advice for Parkinson's Disease?
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Frozen Shoulder – Is it more like winter or summer?
Frozen shoulder is more technically called adhesive capsulitis.
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My knee hurts! When can I tango dance?
Have you ever grappled with knee issues? If so, you're not alone! Today, we will delve into common knee conditions and address some...
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Preparing for Aged Care
There are four key steps to accessing Australian Government-funded aged care services through My Aged Care.
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The Complexity of Men's Health
Balance Health aims to break down the barriers that men face in managing their health care.
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The vital role of balance and strength as we age
Our lives are a remarkable and unique journey for every one of us. As we age, our bodies change and don’t work quite how they used to -...
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What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’.
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What is Clinical Pilates?
Variations of the Pilates method have evolved over time, including Clinical Pilates.
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What you need to know about diastasis recti
Diastasis is normal in the majority of pregnancies and 20-50% of women have persistent separation at 6-month post-partum.
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The importance of estrogen for vaginal function
When it comes to vaginal health and function, periods of low estrogen can be issue for some women.
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The dance of hormones in pregnancy and lactation
To understand how hormones influence lactation, we need to understand their role in pregnancy.
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What is the vaginal microbiome?
Unlike the gut and the bladder which have diverse microbiomes, the vagina doesn’t, which makes it unique.
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The role of estrogen though a woman's life stages
To highlight Women’s Health Week 2023, we are featuring a hormone synonymous with women – ESTROGEN Estrogen is a group of hormones....
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Vertigo & Vestibular Rehabilitation - What to do when the world is spinning.
Vertigo is characterised by a false sensation of movement of the body or its surroundings, commonly described as spinning, whirling, or a...
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