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Sydney Road Osteopathy and Dietetics

Phone: +61 476 919 312

Address: 844-846 Sydney Road 3056

Website: http://www.sroad.com.au

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25.01.2022 Its almost the end of the financial year which means that most extras limits are reset on July 1. Osteopathy and Dietetics are both considered extras and may be partly covered by your private health insurance*. Now might be a good time to claim what you can before June 30th! *Every insurer is different. Please check your own product guide or policy to see what you are covered for.

24.01.2022 You may be surprised to find out that set meal plans dont actually work for most people in the long run. Our dietitian can provide you with helpful ingredient alternatives or new meal ideas all based on your own food preferences with the aim of improving your health. Consultations can equip you with the skills and confidence you need to plan your own meals for better health. This means your healthy habits are more likely to be long term and not restricted to 14-30 days!

23.01.2022 People who work in jobs that require them to sit for a long time can experience pain in the neck, head, back, wrists and other areas. Osteopaths provide a range of approaches to assist in reducing or preventing pain. These include: manual therapy on your joints, muscles and other tissues... dry needling recommendations on appropriate work duties recommendations on environmental modifications (like your desk height, chair design, mouse and computer screen placement, and more) recommendations on hours and tasks appropriate to your rate of recovery practical exercise recommendations that are individualised for your preferences and abilities. To reduce your pain, recover from a work-related injury or to learn about how you can improve your desk set up and work practices, book an appointment with our experienced osteopath on 0476 919 312 or book here: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us

23.01.2022 We hope this infographic provides some guidance about the new and old procedures in place at SROAD. Of course, please stay home and/or call your doctor if you: - have tested positive to COVID-19/are a contact - are unwell... - are a recent traveller/a contact of a recent traveller - are particularly vulnerable to the virus You can book by calling us on 0476 919 312 or online at: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/book-here

23.01.2022 We interrupt your COVID-19 drenched feed with some cool facts about coffee The science behind coffee has really come a long way over the past few years. According to Dr Tim Crowe of Thinking Nutrition, coffee is "one of the most surprisingly positive health stories of recent years. Forget about the latest superfood trend, coffee is where it is at."... If you have time, take a listen to this 15 minute podcast all about our favourite drink and its health benefits: https://www.thinkingnutrition.com.au/podcast/ Links referred to in the podcast Review of coffee and health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com//f/10.1111/1541-4337.12206 Caffeine use in Parkinsons disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3414662/ Sports Dietitians Australia fact sheet on caffeine https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au//110721-Caffeine-Fact- Caffeine and the risk of miscarriage https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5733907/ Intermittent fasting in sport https://journals.lww.com//Intermittent_Fasting_and_Its_Eff

22.01.2022 Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend! Were open today by appointment only so if you need a good treatment before you head back into work, give us a call on 0476919312

22.01.2022 Musculoskeletal pain doesnt have to be apart of your daily life. Osteopaths can help reduce or even stop pain and discomfort by using a combination of exercise prescription, movement and lifestyle advice, dry needing and hands-on treatment techniques like massage, stretching, mobilisation and/or manipulation.

21.01.2022 A dietitian can help tweak your diet where necessary to get more of certain nutrients or to help avoid foods and drinks that may impact your health in a negative way. Examples of areas our dietitian can help with include: ... Diabetes Liver Disease Kidney disease/failure Malnutrition/loss of appetite Overweight/underweight Cardiovascular disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Food allergies & intolerances Irritable bowel syndrome FODMAPs Nutrient deficiencies Vegan/vegetarian diets Fussy eating in childhood Dietitians are the food experts. With so much conflicting information out there, it is important to see an Accredited Practising Dietitian for up to date, evidence-based and individualised advice. To book an appointment with our dietitian, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or book online here: www.sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us

20.01.2022 Good morning! Here’s a quick little TED-Ed video explaining how muscles work and grow . . Taking care of your muscles is important for bone health, reducing injury, increasing your metabolism and reducing your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease). ... . Staying home likely means that you’re not getting the incidental exercise you would normally get by commuting to work, school or other places; so it’s important to allocate some time to exercise every day. . For most people, two sessions of strength training per week is recommended on top of other daily exercise. . Add some protein in the mix at meal times and you’ve got the building blocks to grow or maintain your muscles during lockdown and beyond! . The information in this video is general. Please speak to a health professional for individualised advice.

19.01.2022 No! Gap! Payments! We understand that sometimes our health takes a back seat because money might need to be spent elsewhere (school, food, sports, medications, bills etc). Thats why we dont charge our patients (who have a valid CDM plan and referral from their GP for a chronic health condition). The session is completely covered by Medicare. To book your appointment, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or head to our website to book online: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us

19.01.2022 In light of the latest COVID-19 restrictions, we want to let you know that osteopathy is still available in our clinic unless otherwise advised by the State Government. You are welcome to come into the clinic for osteopathy care as normal. . All dietitian consultations will be held via Telehealth (phone/video calls) to reduce the amount of people inside the clinic. ... . We want to stress how important it is to reschedule your appointment, stay home and call your doctor if you are experiencing any of the below symptoms associated with the virus: - fever - flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and fatigue - shortness of breath . Furthermore, if you are immunocompromised, pregnant, have a pre-existing medical condition (like heart and lung disease), are over 65 years old or have been in contact with a person with the virus, we recommend you do not come into the clinic at this time. We would love to see you again when its safe for you to do so! . Lastly, if you need any support or advice about where to get help and/or food/supplies, please get in touch with us. We will do whatever we can to help our much loved community!

19.01.2022 It’s a great day to go outside and get in your daily exercise! Here’s a great article about exercising during Stage 4. Department of Health guidelines suggests at minimum 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week for adults, with 60 minutes a day for those under 18 years of age. This can take the form of anything from brisk walking, cycling to jogging. On top of this at least 2 sessions of strength training are recommended per week. With gyms closed, these are... easier to do within your home, either indoors or an outside space, like the garden, patio, or balcony. Even if you aren’t doing vigorous exercise, I would encourage everybody to get outside and use their maximum one hour of exercise time, once a day, every day. With that said, whether going for a walk to a nearby park, river, or beach to get some fresh air and sunshine, you must stay within a 5km radius of your home. Here’s the article for all the details about exercising, masking up during exercising and more: https://www.opsmc.com.au//exercising-in-melbourne-stage-4/

16.01.2022 Hello! While we have lovely street signage outside which makes it easy for you to spot us, we thought it would be a good idea to tell you more about where were located! Our room is located within Glenlyon Dental Clinic Sydney Rd Brunswick at 844-846 Sydney Road Brunswick. You can park your car on Sydney Road right outside the clinic, on Davies Street (the closest side street), Donald Street, or Peveril Street (across the road). Please check the signs wherever you park.... Tram 19 will take you right to us at stop 27 (Brunswick Tram Depot) - its a 1 minute walk and were across the road. Moreland Station is a 4 minute walk away. The Upfield Bike Path is also nearby and runs past Moreland Station. Were open everyday of the week until late by appointment. To book you can give us a call on 0476 919 312 or online at: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us

16.01.2022 Dietitians are trained in providing individualised nutrition advice for many conditions, including these. Our dietitian is now available to support you and your family through phone and video calls. If you have a valid EPC/CDM plan from your GP, phone and video consultations are fully bulk billed. To book, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or go to: www.sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/book-here

16.01.2022 Were open as normal 7 days a week including evenings unless otherwise advised by the State and Federal Governments. Allied health services (like us!) are considered essential as we are important in improving and maintaining the health of the community. We are also doing our bit by taking the load off the incredibly hard working local GPs and their staff. ... We want to stress how important it is to reschedule your appointment, stay home and call your doctor if you are a recent traveller/been in physical contact with a traveller and/or are experiencing any of the below symptoms associated with the virus: - fever - flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and fatigue - shortness of breath Furthermore, if you are immunocompromised, pregnant, have a pre-existing medical condition (like heart and lung disease) and/or are over 65 years old, we recommend you do not come into the clinic at this time. If you need a consultation, we may be able to provide a video call instead. For more information, you can call us on 0476 919 312 or send us a Facebook message. Here are some of the new and old ways that we can keep the clinic safe: Screening questions regarding travel, symptoms and testing Hygiene - we will be asking that all patients wash their hands in our in-room sink before treatment. We kindly ask that you dont touch your phone/bags/belongings after washing. Surfaces will be sanitised between patients. There is a hand sanitiser bottle available for you if you need it during consultations. <1.5m> Social Distancing - We have spaced out the chairs in our clinic and have put up signs to guide you on where to sit. If you dont want to wait in our waiting room, you can stay in your car or outside until we phone you to come in. Reduced surface contact - We will open and close the door to our room and move furniture around for you. Payments - We ask that card payments are used only (no cash). We may ask you to swipe your Medicare or private health insurance card yourself on our HICAPS machine or ask you to read the numbers aloud for us to enter manually. We aim to email you any resources, receipts and other take home materials. Lastly, we want to do whatever we can for our much loved community. If you are experiencing financial hardship or are finding it difficult to access food/supplies, please let us know and we will help anyway we can or point you in the right direction. The SROAD Team

14.01.2022 Done your weekly shop yet? If not, make sure you stock up on some nourishing fruit! Two serves of fruit are recommended every day for healthy adults.... A serve of fruit is approximately 150g or: 1 medium apple, banana, orange or pear 2 small apricots, kiwi fruits or plums 1 cup diced or canned fruit (no added sugar) Or only occasionally: cup fruit juice (no added sugar) 30g dried fruit (for example, 4 dried apricot halves, 1 tablespoons of sultanas) So you could have 1 apple and 2 kiwi fruits a day and youre set! Did you know there is increasing evidence that whole foods like fruit are more effective in reducing the risk of cancer than specific vitamin and mineral supplements? Fruit is naturally abundant in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Vitamins such as vitamin C and E and different phytochemicals may reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions. Potassium and magnesium found in fruit have also been linked to lower blood pressure.

14.01.2022 Just over 3 weeks left until the end of financial year! Have you used up your private health insurance extras* before they reset on July 1st? We have on-the-spot claiming services in our clinic to make things quicker and easier *Every insurer and policy is different. Please check your policy to see what you are covered for.

14.01.2022 Thank you for the love on the socials lately Weve gotten a few new likes this week so we thought its time for a refresher on where you can find us! Were located at 844-846 Sydney Road Brunswick and share a building with Glenlyon Dental Clinic Sydney Rd Brunswick (check them out for dentistry!). You can park on Sydney Road right outside the clinic (1 hour parking Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm).... You can also park on Davies Street (the closest side street) or in the car park behind Gervasi Foodworks or The Moreland Pub. Please check the signs wherever you park. Tram 19 will take you right to us at stop 27 (Brunswick Tram Depot) - its a 1 minute walk and were across the road. Moreland Station is a 4 minute walk away. The Upfield Bike Path is also nearby and runs past Moreland Station.

13.01.2022 Judgement Big expectations Rules Nutrition myths Superfood or supplement sales ... Individualised advice Recommendations backed real science Advice you can actually use Advice that will last your whole life Useful skills in taking your health into your own hands Heres what you can expect from your first dietetic appointment: Initial consultations run for around 45 minutes to an hour. Your dietitian will ask about your diet and exercise habits, as well as your general health and lifestyle. These questions allow the dietitian to tailor an individual eating plan to your needs. If you have a medical condition and have been referred to a dietitian by your doctor, the dietitian will work closely with your doctor. They may review blood and other test results to put together a suitable eating plan for you. You may be given written information to take home to help you achieve your healthy eating goals. Follow-up appointments help keep track of your progress, support you and fine-tune your eating plan. Your dietitians main goal is to give you the knowledge and skills to be able to make the best food choices and take care of your health. Remember, looking after yourself might mean changing a lot of habits. It takes time. So its important to keep checking in with your dietitian!

13.01.2022 Its a great day to go outside and get in your daily exercise! Heres a great article about exercising during Stage 4. Department of Health guidelines suggests at minimum 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week for adults, with 60 minutes a day for those under 18 years of age. This can take the form of anything from brisk walking, cycling to jogging. On top of this at least 2 sessions of strength training are recommended per week. With gyms closed, these are... easier to do within your home, either indoors or an outside space, like the garden, patio, or balcony. Even if you arent doing vigorous exercise, I would encourage everybody to get outside and use their maximum one hour of exercise time, once a day, every day. With that said, whether going for a walk to a nearby park, river, or beach to get some fresh air and sunshine, you must stay within a 5km radius of your home. Heres the article for all the details about exercising, masking up during exercising and more: https://www.opsmc.com.au//exercising-in-melbourne-stage-4/

13.01.2022 If you have a chronic medical or musculoskeletal condition, your GP may suggest a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) to help you get better. With a CDM plan, Medicare covers a portion of the cost of an allied health consultation ($53.80 to be exact!). We fully bulk bill patients with a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement. This means that there is no out-of-pocket expenses to the patient. We hope this makes osteopathic and dietetic services much more accessible t...o people with chronic health conditions. Osteopaths can treat chronic conditions such as back pain, migraines, arthritis, joint pain, tendinopathy, TMJ pain and more. Dietitians can provide dietary advice for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer and more. It is ultimately up to your GP to determine whether you are eligible for a CDM Plan. If you have had a medical or musculoskeletal condition for, or is likely to be, six months or longer, you may be eligible. You can book online via our website, or you can send us a message via Facebook. Full details about CDM can be found here: https://www1.health.gov.au//Fact%20Sheet%20-%20CDM%20-%20P

13.01.2022 Our Osteopath Dr David Gobbo has helped many patients over the years overcome their head and neck pain by using osteopathic techniques like manual therapy, dry needling and lifestyle advice. Often the head, neck and shoulder muscles are massaged and manually stretched, mobilised or manipulated to loosen up the tight muscles and joints which cause the pain. Treatments aim to provide longer lasting relief which means you can feel better, enjoy things you may not have in a whi...le () or maybe you wont have to rely on daily pain medication, which can really affect the stomach over time. To help reduce your pain for the week ahead, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or book online at: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us

12.01.2022 Happy Friday! We hope youve had a great week! We have some availability tomorrow for osteopathy appointments in the morning and afternoon. If you need a treatment, give us a call on 0476 919 312, head to our website or send us a Facebook message to book in a time

12.01.2022 A weekend of sunshine is here ! If youre planning on doing some (socially distant) outdoor exercise, our osteo can help work out the kinks so youre ready to go after a week of desk work. We have a few appointments available tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. If youd like to book, shoot us a message on Facebook, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or head to our online booking website: https://www.halaxy.com//osteopath/541131/494531/select-time Our 8am appointment is also free for all you early birds!

11.01.2022 Working from home? Having the wrong set up of your computer, keyboard, mouse and chair can really put a strain on your muscles, joints and tendons. Our Osteopath, Dr David Gobbo, can make sure your home office set up is ergonomically sound to prevent pain associated with desk work (i.e. neck, shoulder, back and wrist pain). Not only can Dr David Gobbo use osteopathic techniques to relieve your pain, he can provide individualised advice about your home office, hours, tasks ...and exercise breaks to prevent future aches and pains that are individualised to you! Take a photo of your set up and bring it to your appointment so he can best see how to help! To book an appointment, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or book online here: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us. REMOTE SESSIONS: If youd like individualised advice and are self isolating, give us a call on 0476 919 312 and we can organise a Skype session to see how your set up can be improved!

07.01.2022 Hello! We hope everyone is staying safe and well. For the safety of our patients, staff and colleagues, we have regrettably decided to stop seeing patients at our clinic for the time being. We have been working hard to figure out a way to continue delivering health care to our patients during this time. Very recently, the Federal Government announced that Telehealth will be available for allied health professionals so that the health and well-being of the community is not fur...ther impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Telehealth, we can continue providing advice to you using either a video or phone call (instead of you coming into a clinic). If you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM/EPC referral), the session will be completely covered by Medicare so there is no out of pocket expense. We will provide more details once we have more information from our governing bodies and will update you as soon as we are ready to provide the best level of care via Telehealth!

07.01.2022 Dr David Gobbo is in the clinic tomorrow and has some appointments in the late morning and evening. If youd like to book, please give us a call on 0476 919 312 or you can send us a message on Facebook.

07.01.2022 Hello everyone. We hope everyone is adjusting OK to the latest COVID-19 restrictions. Fingers crossed we can collectively make some positive change over the next 6 weeks! . We'd like to share with you some of the changes to our practice inline with the State Government's COVID-19 Stage 4 Restrictions. ... . Dietitian consultations are still being held via Telehealth (by phone or video call) only. . There are a few changes for osteopathy consultations: Face-to-face consultations are continuing for urgent cases only. Routine treatment, or 'non-urgent treatment' is not permitted. Online bookings for osteopathy are closed. To book an appointment for urgent care, please call 0476 919 312. Our osteopath will ask some screening questions to assess if a patient meets the urgent criteria prior to treatment. Patients who do not meet the criteria will need to wait 6 weeks. Prescreening will be necessary for both COVID risk and meeting the urgency criteria. If your case is deemed urgent, then only the urgent treatment component, not a full treatment cycle, will have to be considered. It is unlikely that new patients beyond the 5km limit can attend our clinic. The 5km limit does not apply to healthcare for existing patients. A GP referral is not necessary for osteopaths to see a patient. All allied health PPE requirements will be met (face mask and goggles). . We hope that if we stick to the restrictions and are careful in how we operate and act as a community over the next 6 weeks, we will be that much closer to getting things back to normal. . Lastly, if you feel you need support in any way, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us and hopefully we can point you in the right direction. Otherwise, the Department of Social Services is supporting individuals and families affected by coronavirus through a range of measures: https://www.dss.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-information-a . All the best, Pearl and David

06.01.2022 Friendly reminder that were still open and are maintaining a high level of hygienic practices during this time! Heres a little overview about the differences between osteos, chiros and physios. If youre not sure if osteopathy can help you, feel free to give us a call on 0476 919 312 and our osteopath can provide some recommendations. "Osteopaths focus on the health of the entire body, rather than just the injured or affected part. They look at how your skeleton, joints, mu...scles, nerves, circulatory system, connective tissue and internal organs function as a whole body unit. You might see an osteo for issues including back pain, headaches, sporting injuries or digestive issues." Osteopaths use manual therapy, lifestyle advice and therapeutic needling techniques to get the whole body working again. You can read more about how the three professions differ here: https://www.medibank.com.au//physio-chiro-or-osteo-whats-/

06.01.2022 It came to our attention that there were some issues with our online bookings. Weve since worked out the kinks and made a few changes around our website if youd like to take a look! It has everything you need to know about who we are, what we offer and information about our fees, rebates and opening hours. www.sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au

05.01.2022 Pasta! Is! Not! Unhealthy! "Where we go wrong with pasta is in the portion size and what goes with it. Pasta is low GI, has a good dose of plant protein and its pretty low in kilojoules..." From Dr Joanna McMillan

03.01.2022 Our osteopath, Dr David Gobbo, has years of experience treating new or expecting mums. Some of the conditions he helps with include: Spinal Pain... Pelvic Pain Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Ligament/Muscle Strains Davids treatments are always individualised to you and what you need. Treatments can include manual therapy like massage, mobilisation or manipulation, exercise prescription and education for home. To book an appointment with Dr David Gobbo, give us a call on 0476 919 312 or book online here: https://sydneyroadosteopathyanddietetics.com.au/contact-us And hey, dads! Dont forget to take care of yourself, too! Looking after a new baby and giving your partner extra special care during this time can put more pressure on your body and were here to help.

02.01.2022 We are pleased to introduce Telehealth at Sydney Road Osteopathy and Dietetics! We hope this infographic shows the simple steps to getting osteopathic and dietary advice in your own home. It only takes a few easy steps to set up a consultation. If you have any questions, we are always available to help via phone, messenger or email.

02.01.2022 It can be confusing understanding how osteopaths are different to other allied health professionals like physiotherapists and chiropractors. Osteopaths are trained to provide: Musculoskeletal and nervous system assessments they use a range of tools to identify what might be happening in the body.... Manual therapy includes a range of hands-on techniques that may give relief from musculoskeletal pain, discomfort and may help tissues in the body. Clinical exercise programs activities and movement strategies for use at home, work or in other settings. Exercise may help you return to activities you enjoy, for example after an injury or surgery. Movement, postural, positioning advice and ergonomic assessments. Therapeutic needling techniques like dry needling, trigger point therapy or acupuncture. Advice about your lifestyle stress management, diet or other factors that may influence your pain, injury or movement. Read more here: https://www.osteopathy.org.au/about-osteop/osteopathy---you

02.01.2022 Hello! Just a quick notice regarding COVID-19. Were open as usual however we want to stress how important it is to reschedule your appointment, stay home and call your doctor if you experience any of the below symptoms associated with the virus: - fever - flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and fatigue - shortness of breath... If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you can easily do so online or by calling us on 0476 919 312. Otherwise we will continue seeing patients as normal during this time unless otherwise indicated by the health authorities. For more information about the virus, head to https://www.health.gov.au/healt/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

02.01.2022 Masks will be mandatory in metro Melbourne tomorrow! Our staff are ready to go with face masks and we kindly ask that you wear a mask before entering the clinic. If you dont have a mask, please let us know before coming in and we will happily meet you outside with one Heres a good infographic about how to wear a mask. Its really important to put on, wear, and remove a mask properly to ensure the virus isnt transmitted with it. For more information about masks, head to:... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-1159pm-wednesday As always, if you need support or advice about COVID-19, please let us know and we can point you in the right direction for help

01.01.2022 Osteopathy services have reopened! Weve added some extra safety measures to our already strict hygiene practices to help keep our patients, staff and colleagues safe during this time. If youd like to book an osteopathy appointment, you can do so online or by calling us on 0476 919 312. Dietitian appointments are still being run via Telehealth (phone/video calls).... We hope you all are keeping safe and looking after yourselves Of course, please stay home and/or call your doctor if you: - have tested positive to COVID-19/are a contact - are unwell - are a recent traveller/a contact of a recent traveller - are particularly vulnerable to the virus

01.01.2022 Do you or your family members have any of the conditions listed below? These are some of the conditions a dietitian can help with. Dietitians are trained in providing individualised advice for improving health through optimal nutrition. If you have a chronic condition, including some of these conditions, ask your GP about a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan. With a valid GP Management Plan and Team Care Agreement, there is no out of pocket expense to you when you visit our dietitian for dietary advice.