Dr Jessica Sammut
2022 Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standard
1 September 2022 Activity now seen as key to relief from low back pain Australia has a new clinical care standard for low back pain, a...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Oct 31
- 1 min
CLINIC UPDATES - 31/10/2022
Dr Jess is back from maternity leave! After 6 months of maternity leave, Dr Jess is back! Whole Health Osteopathy was so fortunate to...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
Does dry needling really work?
I get asked this a lot, and there is a simple answer, and a complex answer to this question! The simple answer is that by inserting...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 22, 2018
- 2 min
What is Runners Knee?
What? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner’s knee, as you may have guessed is a common injury among runners. The high and...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 22, 2018
- 3 min
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
You may have heard the term "Plantar fasciitis" before, and if not, I'm sure you or someone you know has complained about a very painful...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects people in many ways. While almost everyone knows that chronic pain puts tremendous strain on the body, most people...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
Top Tips to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy
At Whole Health Osteopathy, we have several years experience treating pregnant women, and at Eltham Heath and Wellness, we look forward...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 1 min
Eating a Healthy Balanced Breakfast
Here are my top reasons to eat a Healthy Balanced Breakfast and why it provides many benefits to our health and wellbeing: Provides...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
Top Tips to Get Motivated
If you are desperate to get fitter this year, especially now that we're coming into shorts weather! You may find the huge array of...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is characterised by pain travelling into the buttocks, hip, leg and or foot, as a result of nerve irritation or compression in...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Sleep
Fact: Over 70% of Australian's now sleep for 7 hours or less with over 33% getting just 5-6 hours. Fact: Sleep disorders cost the...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
Top Tips for Exercising in the Heat
So it's happening! Summer is on it's way!! Even some of this beautiful Spring weather has been great lying by the pool weather... and...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
9 Things you'll know once you've seen an Osteopath
If you've never seen an osteopath, it's easy to get confused about the differences between osteo/chiro/physio/massage, and think that...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
What are Shin Splints?
Ahh Shin Splints…the bane of many sports persons lives. What? Shin Splints can refer to lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Oct 31, 2018
- 2 min
Common Running Mistakes
So personally, I don't mind running. I wouldn't say I LOVE it, but I actually don't mind it and I certainly know I feel better when I go...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Sep 9, 2018
- 3 min
Myth-Busting Back Pain!
There are many misconceptions about back pain, and today I am here to set your mind at ease, by addressing some of the most common myths...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Sep 3, 2018
- 2 min
The Exercise Alphabet
Are you feeling a bit stagnant with your exercise routine? Are you looking to try something new? Have you been doing nothing for so long...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Aug 29, 2018
- 2 min
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder (otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis) is a painful condition that involves severe restriction of the shoulder joint in...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Aug 23, 2018
- 2 min
How You can Stay Safe while Exercising in Winter
Without a doubt, Australian winter can be cold and icy, particularly down south. Depending on where you live, you may still even be...
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Dr Jessica Sammut
- Aug 20, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Stress
Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand and can be caused by both good and bad experiences. In Australia, stress is...
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