Author: Sydney West Physio

Benefits of Meat Free Mondays!

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Sydney West Physio - Dietitian

There are many health, environmental and economic benefits to incorporating more meat-free meals into your diet, these include¹:

Decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and certain cancers (colon, breast, lung)
Aids with weight loss and management
Lowered greenhouse gas emissions (via livestock consumption and transportation)
Economic benefits (cheaper!):
- McKenzie’s Dried Red Lentils: $0.47 per 100g = 24.2g protein per 100g²

VS.

Coles 4 star Lean Beef Mince: $1.30 per 100g = 21.4g protein per 100g²

5 Gestational Diabetes Myths Busted

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Sydney West Physio - Dietitian

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition that develops during pregnancy when an expectant mother’s body does not cope well with the demand for increased insulin production; leading to elevated blood glucose levels.¹

Published Article on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Sydney West Physio - Clinical Research

Congratulations to John Breckenridge (JB) one of our Principal Physiotherapists, who recently published further research as a final component of his PhD studies entitled “Do people with chronic musculoskeletal pain have impaired motor imagery?A meta-analytical systematic review of the left/right judgement task”.

Is my bladder leakage normal?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Sydney West Physio - Women's Health

Is my bladder leakage normal? Is wearing liners, pads or diapers my only solution? These are questions that approximately one in three Australian women who have had a baby are likely to ask in their lifetime.

6 things you can do to help yourself when suffering from acute lower back pain

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Sydney West Physio - Back pain

There are few things in life that are more annoying and disabling than acute lower back pain. Often you are in too much pain to sit, stand, drive, walk, sleep, look after your kids, play sport, go to work… the list goes on.

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