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Physios can prescribe weight loss, but should we?
A recent article published in the APA’s magazine discussed wether physios had a place in prescribing or delivering a weight loss intervention for osteoarthritis (OA). The particular intervention looked at an education tool for physios teaching them about weight management. It claims to include information about a ‘low-calorie ketogenic’ diet and biosocial elements of obesity.…
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck
As the anti-diet movement has become more popular diet culture has contorted itself to fit the ‘done with dieting’ mentality. Weight watchers are no longer calling themselves a diet, Noom (definitely a diet) markets itself as ‘not a diet’ and there is the old favourite ‘it’s not a diet it’s a lifestyle change. All of…
Is obesity actually a risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common conditions with 1 in 5 people over 45 showing arthritic changes in at least one joint. It also accounts for 19% of the burden of disease from musculoskeletal conditions. As such, there is a huge focus on effective treatment of this often very painful condition. One of…
The Inclusive Physio: Who am I?
My name is Holly Shuttleworth and I am a physiotherapist based in Melbourne Australia. I graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and I am a parent of two ginger cats named Emma and Isla who we recently adopted. I am passionate about social justice, equality and mental health and try…
About Me
Hi! I’m Holly and I’m a physiotherapist based in Melbourne Australia. I am passionate about inclusive practice and strive to educate other physios about this approach
The Inclusive Physio 