2023
Trauma-informed care in movement prescription. Presented by Samantha Cameron AEP
It’s for everyone. In movement prescription, no matter what the clinical setting, working with people is at the core of what we do. Implementing a trauma-informed framework in your practice creates more accessibility for everyone. AEP and trauma-informed yoga teacher Samantha Cameron shows us how trauma-informed care can be applied…
2023
Medications for constipation and diarrhoea by Dr Amanda Cross and Dr Natali Jokanovic
As health professionals, we are commonly working with individuals who are effected by gastrointestinal symptoms, with constipation and diarrhoea being commonly observed. Navigating the medical cause of altered bowel habits requires a comprehensive assessment, and is best addressed through working alongside a mutlidisciplinary team. Dr Amanda Cross and Dr Natali…
2023
Shifting negative attitudes toward food and body. Part 2 Dietetic counselling for stages of change
Shifting negative attitudes toward food and body. Part 2 Dietetic counselling for stages of change by Marina Payne, APD, CEDC The process of guiding individuals through the stages of change can be intricate, requiring a personalised and client-centered approach to effectively address and manage food and body concerns in the…
2023
Shifting negative attitudes toward food and body. Part 1
Shifting negative attitudes toward food and body. Part 1 Exploration of the clients’ concerns and psychoeducation by Marina Payne, APD, CEDC Diet culture undeniably impacts all of us, whether in a more or less direct way, we are constantly receiving harmful messages relating to our bodies and our eating habits.…
2023
Diagnosing SIBO and IMO by Alison Stewart, APD
Diagnosing Small Instestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Intestinal Methane Overgrowth (IMO) requires skill and expertise. Many clinicians, including dietitians, can find the management of these conditions difficult to figure out. Current breath tests are misdiagnosing people with IBS symptoms (such as bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhoea), being incorrectly interpreted as…
2023
Meaningful Aboriginal community engagement
Aboriginal people driving healthcare improvements Health inequity for First Nations People in Australia remains a serious concern with Indigenous lives, on average, being 8 years shorter than those of non-Indigenous Australians. Closing this gap to health inequity requires acknowledgment of the ongoing wisdom, strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres…
2023
Dietary advice for asthma by Professor Lisa Wood
Asthma is a widespread respiratory condition, affecting 300 million people worldwide. Notably, the prevalence of asthma continues to increase, being higher in westernised countries, suggesting a potential role of environmental factors, such as diet, in its development. A pro-inflammatory diet, such as one high in ultra-processed foods and low in…
2023
Pain neuroscience education. Presented by Adrian Ram AEP
Translating pain science into effective education. We are aware of the multifaceted and interrelated factors that contribute to persisting pain. It makes sense then, that our client education should reflect this. Adrian Ram AEP brings our foundational understanding of pain science to life with a framework for key concepts, helpful…
2023
Engaging males in healthcare by Michael Whitehead, Men’s Health Clinical Nurse Consultant
Engaging males in healthcare: Men’s Health Week 2023 by Michael Whitehead, Men’s Health Clinical Nurse Consultant Despite making up 49% of the population in Australia, men have a low participation in primary healthcare services, both from an employment perspective amongst dietitians (where 7% of Australian dietitians identify as male), as…
2023
Management of feeding issues in babies born preterm by Colleen Oliver, Neonatal Clinical Specialist
Navigating feeding issues in babies born preterm can be complicated, with the management and clinical issues varying significantly. Feeding issues can be difficult related to an incoordination of the suck-swallow action, short bursts of sucks followed by long pauses for breathing (which may warrant nasogatric tube top-ups), immature oral reflexes,…