April 5, 2020
With the Covid-19 Crisis resulting in a lot of work from home scenario’s, we have been inundated with a lot of patients reporting neck and lower back issues relating to poor ergonomics derived from a home-office set-up. In this post, our very own Occupational Physiotherapist Kathryn Meade, provides some useful tips on how to […]
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March 29, 2020
Our Adelaide Psychologists are continuing to provide consultations throughout this crisis, particularly as many of us deal with the immediate issues of job loss and isolation which can understandably cause a heightened level of anxiety, stress and fear. Many of our psychologists are continuing to perform consultations within our clinics, whilst also offering a Tele-Health […]
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March 29, 2020
Our group of physio and podiatry practitioners would like to reassure our patients that we will continue to provide physiotherapy and podiatry services throughout the duration of the Covid-19 crisis. We have undertaken a number of social distancing and hygiene measures to ensure the ongoing safety of our staff, practitioners and patients. These include: All […]
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March 25, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult but responsible decision to temporarily close the practice to all non-essential dental procedures for the next six weeks to stop the spread of Covid- 19, through to the 11th May, 2020. If you have a routine appointment in the next six weeks, you […]
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January 28, 2020
Our doctors are advising patients with ANY cold or flu symptoms to avoid entering our clinics. One of our doctors will be able to perform a tele-health consultation to ascertain the most appropriate course of action. Please CALL IN ADVANCE so that we can put the necessary measures in place. If you have suspected novel […]
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January 7, 2020
Serves: 4 Ingredients ¼ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon Mexican chilli powder 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g lean pork fillet, trimmed, halved 240g truss cherry tomatoes 8 small wholegrain tortillas ½ small red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 2 large carrots, shredded or grated […]
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January 7, 2020
Plants have to withstand the damaging effects of UV rays too, and to do this they produce their own built-in protection against oxidative damage, in the form of antioxidants. We can enjoy the benefits of these antioxidants by eating the plants! The antioxidants can then be deposited in our tissues and help to give us […]
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January 7, 2020
Heart health checks save lives. If you are 45 years or older (30 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) and have not had a heart attack or stroke, then you are eligible for a Heart Health Check with your GP. From the 1st of November this type of appointment is fully funded […]
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January 7, 2020
Anxiety in children can be difficult to manage, impacting social and emotional wellbeing and their ability to reach their full potential. Signs of anxiety in children may include stomach aches, headaches, rapid breathing, panic, avoidance, specific or situational stress and separation distress. Anxiety triggers are mostly environmental but can also have biological causes. The brain’s […]
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December 2, 2019
Pro Health Care is pleased to report that we have recently invested in some of the most sophisticated Heine equipment for dermatology. The equipment allows our doctors to quickly and accurately photograph and store images of suspicious lesions for future comparison. The ability to compare moles and other suspicious lesions over a period of time […]
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November 20, 2019
The majority of the population consult a physio when they have suffered an injury; however, at Pro Physio SA it is also our role to prevent injuries. In the professional sport setting this often involves a routine pre injury screening process. This can be performed systematically throughout various stages of the competitive season dependent on […]
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November 20, 2019
A plantar wart is most often a harmless skin growth. The only way warts can cause harm is if they are painful to walk on. A virus that manifests in the top layer of our skin, warts can cause skin cells to grow quickly and build into a hard lump protruding out of the skin, […]
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November 20, 2019
Meningococcal B Immunisation catch up program Expires 31 Dec 2019 **Extended for 17-21 year olds** Please check if your child is eligible, now is the time to book before funding runs out. What is the program? The State Government funded Meningococcal B (MenB) Immunisation Program commenced on 1 October 2018 and provides free meningococcal B […]
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October 18, 2019
Pro Health Care is very pleased to welcome Dr Kristen Lochert to our Mitcham and Kidman Park Medical Centres. Dr Kristen Lochert is an Adelaide trained General Practitioner consulting from our Kidman Park Medical Centre every Tuesday and Friday, and from our Mitcham Medical Centre every Wednesday and Thursday. Dr Lochert is keenly interested in […]
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October 4, 2019
Pro Health Care Stirling are very excited to welcome Dr Katya Speight to our team of Family Doctors. Dr Katya Speight obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Flinders University in 1999. She has been a general practitioner in the Adelaide Hills since 1999 and joined Pro Health Care Stirling in 2019. […]
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September 26, 2019
Dr Spiro Doukakis is a Greek Speaking GP who consults at our Henley Beach and Dover Gardens Clinics. He has an interest in Paediatrics, Family Medicine and Urgent Care Medicine. He has been in general practice for over 25 years. Spiro undertook his medical training at The University of Adelaide graduating in 1988. He completed […]
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September 23, 2019
This flavourful Zesty Thai Noodle salad featuring cabbage salad with rice noodles and edamame is an easy and simple recipe and requires very little effort to create. Serves 8 Preparation time 30 mins Ingredients 1⁄2 cup edamame beans 500g packet of vermicelli rice noodles 200g coleslaw mix from supermarket, leave out the dressing 200g packet […]
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September 23, 2019
As podiatrists, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the physical development of the foot and leg from conception to birth and beyond. Many changes occur throughout the early stages of our life. An infant’s musculoskeletal make-up is very different to that of a young teenager and it is important to be aware […]
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September 23, 2019
Can men reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer? It turns out that making some simple changes to your diet can make a big difference. Rates of prostate cancer vary considerably around the world and diet plays a key role in this variability. A healthy diet and regular exercise help to achieve and maintain […]
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September 23, 2019
This article is based loosely on Erik Erikson’s theory of psycho-social development wherein human life progresses through eight stages. Each has developmental questions that need an answer and some have postulated that we cannot progress to the next stage until we have satisfactorily answered the previous one. The first years see rapid development, language is […]
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