In the early days of Atticus Health, where we began at Carrum, we used to have a walking group, where doctors, patients and other staff of the clinic all went for a walk. Sound crazy. I don’t think so – it was probably some of the best medicine we’ve delivered. Lifestyle Medicine and the whole…
It’s great that so many people have started running during COVID. After all, running can be enjoyable and beneficial to your body. So we did this podcast with our Atticus physio, David Ronan, to tell you what you really to know if you’re starting out with jogging. Hopefully it’ll help you: Avoid injury Run faster…
When I was a kid, often on the weekends we had two choices: Do the weeding Accompany mum to a nursery to check out plants I didn’t know that mum was a “mad gardener” at the time, but on reflection – I think she was/is. She did have a little vase on her kitchen window…
Warning – I’m going to save you from a dolled-up article and write what I know in plain/crass English. Feel free to leave now. As a business owner I’ve had to become “resilient” over the years. And, as a doctor, I would love to help bolster other people’s “resilience”. What is resilience? It’s an unfortunately…
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent health conditions in Australia with roughly 16% of Australians living with chronic back pain and over 80% of us experiencing back pain at some point in our lives. Management of low back pain is difficult and there are many different types of treatment available, however in…
I haven’t written for a while, but when I caught up with a patient of mine recently, I thought I really should. Phil who had just turned 60, came to me last year with body aches and pains, particularly in his joints. He was using a walking stick and could barely get out of a…
This year, I thought it may be worthwhile starting by simply explaining our logo – in part because after some reflection (yes my mid-life crisis) – I think I understand it myself! As many people would know, I’m a father of 5 children and it is said that children teach you more about yourself than…
