2022
Type 1 diabetes: Resources to help the experts self-manage
“What can I help you with today?” When asked this question, a client with type 1 diabetes may reply with any number of responses, calling for the dietitian to have a range of specific skills in: Teaching carb counting Hyper- and hypo-glycemia management Macronutrients and insulin dosing strategies Meal planning…
2022
Presentations on cancer nutrition
Cancer nutrition management calls for an informed understanding of what’s normal. Normal anatomy. Normal physiology. Normal metabolism. Normal appetite. Normal digestion. With cancer, and cancer treatment, these normals are often disrupted. The disruptions present themselves to us as nutrition impact symptoms, which act as signposts for our dietetic input. Our…
2022
Challenging clients. Presented by Sharon Curtain
Recognising, resolving and avoiding discord in collaborative client relationships You’ve likely experienced discord in your clinic, even if you weren’t able to put a name to it. Sharon describes how discord can show up in closed body language, argumentative responses, and agreeing readily- “yes, yes, yes!”. We may have called…
2022
Breast Cancer Case Study by Lauren Atkins, Senior Oncology AdvAPD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Recovery after breast cancer is often a complex process, especially given that many individuals feel that they are living in another body during and post treatment due to surgeries, body composition changes, and altered eating habits. Weight and body image concerns are significant in these clients given that some may…
2022
Nutrition resources for type 2 diabetes
It can be hard to maintain a granular focus on the details that make each person with type 2 diabetes, and their needs, unique. Yet the ability to do this is meaningful. It allows us to personalise our support, accounting for each client’s clinical presentation, expectations and current desire for…
2022
All together now - why dietitians should stand with the WHO on formula milk marketing
Let’s count the claims that the formula milk industry uses to mislead consumers and undermine breastfeeding. Formula products with added ingredients improve brain development and immunity Formula products are needed after 12 months of age Breast milk is inadequate for the nutrition of older infants and children Formula keeps babies…
2022
Post-menopause osteoporosis. Presented by Eva Boland AEP
Practical clinical management for the AEP We start with a moment to challenge our stereotype impression of a client in need of exercise to support bone health- Is it primarily the elderly women with mobility aides and a kyphotic curve? How about a fit 48 year old post-menopausal woman at…
2022
Breast Cancer. Presented by Lauren Atkins, Senior Oncology AdvAPD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With over 19,000 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, breast cancer is a prevalent condition. By age 85, it is estimated that 1 in 7 women will have experienced breast cancer. The overall survival rate of breast cancer is 91%, with the rate of survival being heavily reliant…
2022
Protein essentials for AEPs. Presented by Evangeline Mouratidis APD AccSD
Marvellous macro or misguided myth? It’s the 21st century’s go-to macronutrient that signals health, satisfaction and muscle gains. Our clients are interested in protein, and so it’s something they ask us about. As Exercise Physiologists and movement professionals, we want to respond within our scope, and with confidence. Refresh your…
2022
‘Working out’ opioids. Presented by Dr Pene Wood
Exercise Physiologists can contribute to minimising opioid harm Pain is debilitating, exhausting and has an impact on all parts of a person’s life. Multimodal management, including exercise, as we know, is recommended for chronic pain management. And another- medications including opioids - are in the mix. You’ll likely have clients…