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Autumn Edition 2013

Pro-Health Care Group

380 Grange Rd, Kidman Park SA 5025P (08) 8356 2299 F (08) 8235 1933E admin@prohealthcare.com.auW www.prohealthcare.com.au

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 7.00pmSaturday 8.00am – 1.00pm

Staff NewsIntroducing our New Pro Dental SA Team:

Dr Saumya Rana, Principal DentistVicky Wilkins, Dental Hygienist

Pro Dental SA will now be off ering:

• After hours and Saturday morning appointments

• Dental Hygienist Services

• More complex and varied dentistry services that Dr Rana is able to perform in-house, these include: Invisalign Implants, Dental Implants, Sleep Apnoea Devices and Dentures.

Pro Medical SA welcomes:

Dr Sarah Le Page, General Practitioner who specialises in Family Medicine.

Dr Luke Billingsley, General Practitioner Registrar will be with us under an intensive 6 months training program amongst our team of Medical Practitioners.

Both Doctors Welcome New Patients.Pro Remedial SA welcomes:

John Smith, Massage Therapist

New Patient Special1 Hour Massage for just $40 (usually $72 - save $32!)

All Health Funds Accepted.

Congratulations to the newly wedded Michael and Amelia Furmaniak. Pro Health Care wishes you a long and happy life together.

In Giving We ReceiveThe Pro Health Care Foundation is a not for profi t organisation that was founded in 2012. The aim of the Foundation is to encourage our practitioners, staff and patients to become actively involved in supporting and increasing awareness of health related, not for profi t organisations within the broader community.

By utilising the vast number of resources within our organisation, the Pro Health Care Foundation aims to hold two signifi cant events per year with all proceeds to be donated to highly reputable not for profi t organisations that have a health related objective.

Pro Health Care and our team of practitioners and staff recognise the importance of ongoing funding to facilitate medical research and necessary support services for the chronically ill. We are confronted with the reality of chronic illness and the burden it places on individuals and their families on a day to day basis. The Foundation is an opportunity for us to give of ourselves in supporting what we recognise to be essential charitable organisations for the medically frail.

What does a Dental Hygienist do?Vicky Wilkins, Dental Hygienist

Our Dental Hygienist, Vicky Wilkins outlines the benefi ts of seeing a Hygieinist:

• Hygienists provide cleaning services to keep your teeth, gums and smiles looking healthy

• Hygienists are specially trained in detecting, treating and preventing gum disease

• Hygienists monitor the strength of your teeth

• Hygienists identify and help improve dietary factors that may lead to Dental Decay

foundation

• Hygienists can assist to Whiten and Brighten your teeth

• Hygienists help prevent Dental Injuries by manufacturing custom Mouth Guards.

Autumn Edition 2013

Cervicogenic HeadachesPeter Chitti, Physiotherapist

What does the Dietitian Recommend?Lindy Parfrey, Dietitian

Moroccan Patties with Lemon and Herb Cous Cous

Serves 4Preparation Time 10 minutesCooking Time 40 minutes

Ingredients1 tablespoon of sultanas2 tablespoons of lemon juice4 Sanitarium Veggie Delights Lentil Patties (1 packet)2 cups of cous cous2 cups of salt reduced vegetable stock1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped1 tablespoon of fresh coriander, chopped3 mint leaves, fi nely choppedMesclun salad to serve1 cup of carrot, grated, to serve1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed

Method

1. Mix grated carrots with sultanas and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Set aside.

2. Place the lentil patties on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Moroccan seasoning and crushed cumin seeds.

3. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190°C for 15 minutes, then turn, brush other side with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining Moroccan seasoning and cumin seeds. Bake for a further 15 minutes.

4. In the meantime mix the cous cous, parsley and coriander in bowl. Bring vegetable stock to a simmer, pour over cous cous and let stand for 5 minutes.

5. Add remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, fl uff cous cous with fork then divide between 4 plates.

6. Top each plate with a Moroccan Patty, sprinkle with mint leaves and serve, with carrot salad and mesclun salad on the side.

Flu EpidemicAs Flu cases skyrocket in South Australia, the medical team at Pro Health Care urge all their patients to have their Flu shots before this winter. It is particularly important for not only those who are unwell or over the age of 65, but for people who are also in frequent contact with the sick, young or elderly to be immunised as well.

If you are unsure whether you need a fl u vaccination, we recommend that you discuss with your GP whether or not it is required.

Immunisations will be available from the end of March. Please book at reception.

You may be eligible to receive a FREE fl u VaccineFree vaccines are available if you meet any of the following criteria:

• All people aged 65 years and over

• Those with chronic health conditions, eg heart disease, lung conditions, diabetes, kidney failure, neurological conditions, low immunity and cancer

• Pregnant women

• Indigenous people from 15-49 years

• Children in medical at risk MAR group.

Tips on how to stop the Flu from Spreading• Get vaccinated to prime your

immune system

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water

• Wipe household surfaces so they are clean and dry

• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze

• Avoid close contact with people who seem to be infected.

Headaches are very common with statistics showing that over 90% of the population experiences at least one episode per year. They are especially common among offi ce workers and people who have had prior injury to their neck ie. Whiplash.

Cervicogenic Headache is the term used to describe a headache that is attributed to dysfunction of the neck. It is common for the symptoms to be on the one side, commencing from the neck and extending to the back of the head then frontal towards the eye. Often the headache is brought on by sitting for long periods of time in a forward head position ie. Using the computer, reading a book or sleeping in an awkward position. With time, stiff ness in the upper neck joints and trigger points in the muscles can lead to ongoing chronic headaches and associated neck pain.

Thankfully Cervicogenic Headaches respond very well to “hands on” therapy by a physiotherapist such as joint mobilisation, manipulation, massage and acupuncture/dry needling. Further episodes can even be prevented by postural education, stretching and strengthening of the deep neck fl exor muscles of the neck through a series of progressive exercises. If you are experiencing headaches that fi t this pattern, then book in to see one of our physiotherapists or remedial therapists for an assessment and treatment.