July 1, 2020
At Pro Health Care, we like to take a preventative approach to Medicine. Throughout the winter season, we will be focusing on children’s health. Pro Health Care will donate a portion of every Kid’s Health Check appointment booked in winter to the Heart Kids Foundation. The Heart Kids Foundation is an organization established to provide […]
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June 12, 2020
Are you finding that you’re shuffling in your work chair more than you used to? Feeling sore and needing to stretch your back and legs? It may be time to start listening to your body and take a look at your posture. Why do I have pain? A common muscular imbalance caused by office work […]
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June 12, 2020
It can be a perception that children need supportive footwear from the time they start walking to help with lower leg and foot development; however, this is generally not the case. Children’s feet will normally develop well on their own without the aid of special footwear. At a very young age, footwear is mainly worn […]
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June 12, 2020
With the recent arrival of COVID-19 virus it has become important for us to recognise cold and flu symptoms and to determine when to contact your doctor for further advice. Common cold symptoms: Runny or blocked nose Watery eyes Sore throat Loss of voice Mild cough Sneezing Influenza/virus symptoms: Temperature Hot/cold chills Aching throughout the […]
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May 18, 2020
Around menopause hormone levels rise and fall unevenly, and symptoms may be experienced like hot flushes, disrupted sleep, low energy and mood swings. A good diet, and regular physical activity, can help you to feel your best and maintain optimal health as your body changes. What about soy? Soy contains phytoestrogens, which are plant chemicals […]
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May 18, 2020
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon chilli powder 400g can chickpeas 400g can diced tomatoes 5cm piece of fresh ginger, grated ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander Method 1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onion and […]
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May 18, 2020
Strength for Life is a program designed by the Council on the Aging (COTA) and is aimed at promoting health and well-being amongst people over 50 and over 40 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Participants in the Strength for Life program engage in progressive strength training and cardiovascular exercises. Research indicates that regular physical […]
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May 4, 2020
As the acute threat of the Covid-19 pandemic has abated in South Australia, our doctors have resumed face to face consultations within each of our clinics. Whilst still offering tele-health services for patients that do not wish to attend the clinic, face to face consultation is in many ways considered to be the gold standard […]
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April 20, 2020
Pro Health Care Dover Gardens are very excited to welcome Dr Katina Koukourou to our team of Family Doctors. Dr Katina Koukourou, BMBS, FRACGP, completed her medical degree at The Flinders University of South Australia in December 1998. She completed her Internship at the Royal Adelaide hospital undertaking rotations in her area of interest being […]
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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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