What is Allied Health?

Allied health is distinct from the medical, dental, and nursing fields. Allied health Professionals (AHPs) are not part of those professions, but they work alongside them to treat and care for patients or clients. The main distinction lies in the fact that the services focus on preventing and aiding in the recovery of clients, whereas the medical industry concentrates on diagnosing and curing illnesses and injuries.

What is the role of an Allied Health Assistant or Professional?

The main goal is to provide clients with care and support in completing specific treatment plans that they feel would benefit them, based on their physical or mental issues related to injury, illness, or disabilities. On the other hand, AHPs diagnose the client's issues and then assist with treatment and rehabilitation.

AHPs in Australia

In Australia, there are around 200,000 registered AHPs. When compared to the number of Australians needing their help, there aren't enough people in that workforce. Please consider thanking your AHP for their time and effort, as they are few and far between and are incredibly sought after.

Allied Health Assistance at Promitto

To provide every client with the necessary treatment and support they need to achieve their health and wellbeing goals we offer a range of services, as outlined on our services page, but here is that list:

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What is Dietetics? And what does a Dietitian do?

Dietetics is the science of nutrition for humans in both health and disease practiced by Dietitians, they are experts in food and nutrition. They have the expertise to help manage diets and guide people on how to live healthily, especially those affected by health conditions such as diabetes, overweight or obesity, cancer, heart disease, and more.

Managing your diet is one of the major components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, along with exercise. Losing weight and gaining strength is important to people as they age, so they can continue to move properly and do the things they love, as well as help prevent or manage illnesses.

What services can I expect a Dietitian to provide?

A dietitian assesses the health and nutritional needs of a person in order to help them manage any medical conditions they have. They provide tailored diet plans to meet those needs. As experts in the science of nutrition, they can offer information and education on conditions such as diabetes and the corresponding dietary management, as well as the role of a carefully managed diet in helping people with cardiovascular disease.

When should I seek out a Dietitian?

If you need help managing diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic diseases that are affected by or affect your diet, or if you have digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, celiac disease, or other allergies, you may be referred to a specialist by your GP or by one of us at Promitto. If you lack time or your health gets in the way of eating appropriately, we can help.

Dietetics at Promitto

Our dietitians will work with members to conduct nutritional assessments, provide recommendations, and create personalised dietary plans based on best practices, menu reviews, and nutritional standards, tailored to their unique health needs and situations.

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