ieHealthPlus now offers online booking for Audiology, Diabetes Education, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Podiatry. Guidelines for booking are attached here. Terms and conditions of online bookings If you are a new (first time) client, you can’t register online. Please call us on (03)9429 1811 to attend for an initial appointment as we need your details, including … Continued
I’ve been seeing a few ‘gouty’ problems in the feet recently so thought it would be a good time to blog about it! There are thousands of online fact sheets on gout so to be different (and interesting) I’ll write this as a Q & A, answering the things I most commonly get asked as … Continued
No doubt you’ve experienced the discomfort of a blister? I often get asked about the best strategies to prevent and manage blisters when running so I thought i’d update an article I put together last year. Enjoy! Blisters on the feet can be a painful problem, particularly for those running or participating in other sports. … Continued
Child Development Morning When: Thursday 25th May 2017 Where: Access Health and Community 283 Church Street, Richmond What time: Pop in any time between 9 & 12 noon Do you have any questions about your child’s development? If you do: Pop in and chat with our experienced team of child development staff including … Continued
Management of ear wax or cerumen. The outer ear is self-cleaning. Ear wax moves its way down the canal in most people. Some members of the population be it children or adults have narrower ear canals or bendy ear canals and may get ear wax built up. Audiologists use a curette to remove ear wax … Continued
As a parent of young children, finding suitable childcare can be a daunting task. There are some fabulous childcare facilities in the area, but it pays to put your name down early at a number of centres because wait lists can be long. Do you need to find care for your child? There are four … Continued
How to say no! Saying no can be hard. It can take courage, but it can be the best for everyone. It doesn’t mean you have to be rude, in fact it works better for everyone if you are polite about it. Here are 10 tips on how to say no. 1. Buy yourself some … Continued
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has traditionally been viewed as a disorder of childhood, with the ‘hyperactive’ subtype (excessively energetic and fidgety) gaining most media attention and discussion. However, there is growing awareness that ADHD may also affect a substantial number of adults, who were either never diagnosed as children (perhaps because they were … Continued
Continued from Part II Accessing Psychology 7) 6 session GP review, 10 times per year: After 6 sessions working with your psychologist, you’ll need to see your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan Review, so they can assess your progress and check whether you need/want additional sessions. Like the first time, it’s important to … Continued
August is a great month for teeth! It’s when the Australians are encouraged to remember the importance of caring for their pearly whites during Dental Health Week, running from August 1-7. In 2016, the ADA (Australian Dental Association) has put the spotlight on Women’s Health; in particular, focusing on the significant way in with which … Continued
Visiting the dentist for many requires a bit of courage. Most people wouldn’t seek help unless there is pain. The unfortunate thing with Gum Diseases is that it is neither painful or symptomatic (debilitating) until the very advanced stages. By that time when symptoms such as pain or tooth mobility arises from gum disease, treatment … Continued
Baby teeth do fall out, but it’s important that they stay in the mouth till they’re wobbly, as they form the pathway for the new teeth to come through. So cleaning and caring for baby teeth is very important. It’s never too early to start looking after your teeth. Start early Even before teeth come … Continued
