Articles tagged ‘exercise’

New service: dietetics and exercise prescription

Melissa BarnesMelissa Barnes runs Start Where You Are, providing support and guidance for patients requiring diet assistance  or commencing an exercise program. No “off the shelf quick fixes” or popular diets marketed to millions. (more…)

$4 sessions at Ballarat Aquatic Centre

We can refer clients to the Ballarat Aquatic Centre for reduced cost sessions via the Active Links@BAC program.

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So your patient is “just not that into” physical activity?

During routine consultations, the “Five A’s” approach is a strategy that can help GPs to address physical inactivity of patients. Sounding a bit like the 5 D’s in the movie Dodgeball (“dodge, duck, dip, dive and er…dodge”), the Five A’s approach is summarised under the following headings. (more…)

New service: exercise physiology and acupuncture

Andrew Dowler provides exercise physiology and acupuncture services from Ballarat Sth Chiropractic Clinic at 702 Skipton St (cnr Bell St). (more…)

Services at Ballarat Primary Care

Our extended access clinic, operating as Ballarat Primary Care, has seen a significant impact upon waiting lists for services such as podiatry. We also have other services available for GPs to refer to. (more…)

Strength training at YMCA

There is now an opportunity for older adults to attend strength training sessions at the YMCA Aquatic Centre. (more…)