Life Stages Blogs

Children
Dr Belinda Coulton

W-sitting: Should you be concerned?

W-sitting is when your child sits on their bottom with their knees bent, so their legs are splayed out on either side of their body, which looks like a “W” from above. When your child sits in this way, their base of support is wider and their centre of gravity

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two older people ready to exercise
Getting Older
Dr Josh Bugeja

The Power of Staying Active: Exercise For Healthy Ageing

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes more critical than ever. The physical and mental health benefits of exercise are undeniable, especially as we navigate the changes that come with getting older. At HealthLinks Gippsland, we believe that staying active is key to healthy ageing.   The Importance of

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Getting Older
Dr Michelle Derrick

Pelvic Health Osteopathy

Pelvic Health Osteopathy is a holistic patient-centred approach to assessment and management of pelvic floor conditions This includes pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy-related conditions, endometriosis and more. It involves a thorough history taking and both external and internal examination, development of management/treatment plan and treatment including manual therapy, education

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Exercise
HealthLinks Gippsland

Our Healthy Ageing Program

Barb Harding’s goal in life is to keep horse riding until she is 80. And it looks far more likely now for the 77-year-old since she completed the Healthy Ageing Program, funded by Gippsland Primary Health Network and delivered by Healthlinks Gippsland. Barb always admired the late Queen Elizabeth for her horseriding

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osteopath treating knee pain
Getting Older
Dr Ryley Smyth

Maintaining Ageing Knees

As we age gracefully, maintaining overall health becomes the highest of priorities. During these periods the importance of maintaining knee strength and mobility is often overlooked. Our ageing knees are intricate joints, that are susceptible to wear and tear as time progresses. The knees play a pivotal role in all

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children with ergonomic school backpacks
Children
Dr Belinda Coulton

Choosing the Right School Bag

What to look for when buying a new school bag Ergonomic back packs best suit children entering school and returning to primary school. To find the right school bag that’s best in size and fit, here is what to look for: Light-weight material or made from canvas A moulded frame

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