2023
Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease. Presented by Jason King AEP
Recalibrating the brain Exercise makes a difference to the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and contributes to slowing down symptom progression. PD Warrior’s Jason King AEP shares a framework for using a neuro-active and goal-directed approach to exercise intervention. In describing the pathophysiology of PD and it’s…
2023
Body image. Presented by Terrill Bruere, APD, Nutritional Counsellor and Supervisor
The relationship we have with our body and ourselves profoundly impacts our life choices. Many of the clients we see are unhappy with their bodies, and how we appreciate and respond to this requires insight and skills development. Should we mention body image? How do we start a conversation about…
2023
Prehab nutrition by Kristy-Lee Raso, APD, PhD candidate
The health of our ageing population is becoming increasingly complex with multiple comorbidities as well as the requirement for surgeries. Alongside the increased incidence of surgeries, 30-50% of patients will develop post-operative complications, and some will not return to their baseline function, may nutritionally decline and have a reduced quality…
2023
Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis by Anthony Mead, Advanced Renal Dietitian
With dietitians who are not specialists in renal nutrition in mind, Advanced Renal Dietitian Anthony Meade explains the fundamental concepts of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and why we don’t need to panic when a client who has dialysis is referred to us. Renal nutrition can be a complex area to…
2022
ADHD and diet in children by Miriam Raleigh, APD, Paediatric Dietitian
Diet and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex issue in which individual tailored advice is key. Considerations in ADHD dietary management include the age of diagnosis, pre-existing conditions (such as Autism spectrum disorder), feeding challenges, meal routines and the dietary impact of specific medications. With increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis,…
2022
Weekly job wrap up
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of…
2022
Gut-brain axis deregulation in IBS by Dr Jessica Biesiekierski
Our understanding of the gut-brain axis in IBS is constantly evolving, with new eye-opening research further revealing this. While our role as dietitians is often diet-focused, it is critical to not over-simply the management of IBS, remembering that it is in fact a complex and multifactorial condition which is impacted…
2022
Heart disease. Presented by Celine Gallagher RN, PhD
A clinical overview for Exercise Physiologists Heart disease is highly prevalent and a leading cause of death and disability in Australia; and as Exercise Physiologists, it’s of clear value to keep our broad clinical knowledge up to date. Dr Celine Gallagher offers a comprehensive rundown of three significant heart conditions:…
2022
High output stomas by Emma Osland, AdvAPD
Understanding and educating individuals on the nutritional management of their stoma output can be complex, with many patients receiving contradictory advice from their friends, family and even other healthcare professionals. Common misinformation provided includes that drinking more fluids will compensate for stoma losses and that soluble fibre (such as psyllium)…
2022
Weekly job wrap up
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of…