Most patients presenting for physiotherapy treatment have a similar underlying cause, that being excess body weight. Therefore, it is important for physiotherapists to be able to identify the underlying cause, know how to bring this up in conversation (as weight is a sensitive topic), and know where to refer their patients for evidence-based treatment. This not only helps a patient with their long-term prognosis of the presenting problem, but also helps a physiotherapist better retain their patients long-term, due to treatment efficacy and patient retention.
The e-talk covers key drivers of the obesity epidemic, the reasons we fail on our dieting attempts, the effect of weight loss on an individual’s metabolism, appetite hormone signalling system, thyroid and adrenal gland function, and how to overcome the body’s usual response to weight loss.
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Dr Nick Fuller Dr Fuller brings together a diversity of skills having held positions in both the industry and academic sectors. He has degrees in exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, and a doctorate in obesity and weight management. His current position as research program leader within the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney involves working with government and industry to identify and develop cost-effective treatments for the treatment and management of obesity and related physical and mental disorders. He has a proven track record of commercialising research in this field to improve not only the health of Australians but the rest of the globe, and continues to receive significant funding and awards for his work. He is a recognised media expert across various mediums, including his role as resident obesity expert on Channel 9’s Today Show, is the author of three best-selling books on the Interval Weight Loss program with Penguin publishing, and has published in top ranked journals in the medical field, including JAMA, Lancet, International Journal of Obesity, Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He has 69 peer-reviewed publications. Nick's work has resulted in policy change in the field of obesity and metabolic disease. More information can be found here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/nick-fuller.html and here: https://intervalweightloss.com/ |
CPD Hours
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