New health care facility in Ettalong

A new health care facility has opened in Ettalong.

It is an expansion of 6S Health in Mingara.

Previously known as Ettalong Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, 6S Health offers physiotherapy as well as coordinated care for people with chronic conditions that respond well to exercise physiology, dietetics, psychology and clinical hypnotherapy.

"Living with Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common but there is still a gulf between what the experts know and what the general public knows about how to manage it," said 6S Health director Mr Darren Stuchbery.

"Most people with Type 2 diabetes know that they need to exercise and watch what they eat.

"The problem is that they don't know how much exercise is required, what type of activities will have the greatest impact and how to get around problems like bad knees and foot problems, and often feel unsatisfied with their change in diet."

A series of free seminars are being offered to Peninsula residents affected by Type 2 diabetes, covering topics such as how to eat less and still feel satisfied, how much exercise is enough and whether weight loss is really necessary.

Accredited exercise physiologist Chris Young, university trained in exercise for optimum health, will be presenting some of the latest information on management of Type 2 diabetes.

"It might surprise you to know that exercising correctly can reduce the risks of disease associated with diabetes to virtually zero for two days, and if done regularly can protect you on an ongoing basis, and what's more surprising still, is that research shows this happening even if people don't lose weight," said Mr Young.

Media Release, 28 Feb 2013

Darren Stuchbery, 6s Health