We are sitting on the lounge (in that picture) at Hotel Tyrol, Funes , sipping a Prosecco and awaiting the sunset, hoping a rusty hue will descend upon the spectacular Dolomites. I have been dreaming of this part of the holiday for 12 months. And it hasn’t disappointed. If you remember I showed Bob a photo I […]
Val di Funes the best sort of homuncular refreshment there is! Read More »
We farewelled beautiful (yet cloudy and wet) Switzerland and passed into Italy. The most obvious difference was as the driver announcements came on there was a lilting, musical announcement from the conductor/driver, who was also obviously a comedian because all the Italians in the compartment had a good laugh and were shaking their heads in
Farewell Switzerland, Hello Italy Read More »
We are off and racing on the 60th birthday European Vacation. Of course you all know my birthday was back in August and it will actually be Bob’s birthday (for the THIRD time) that will actually occur while we are in Italy. But August is way too hot and busy to be hiking around the
Off we ggggggoooooo on the Croft’s European Vacation! Read More »
There’s nothing like remembering it’s World Physiotherapy Day on the 8th September at 11.55pm on 7th September. What do you do – ignore it and lie awake wishing you’d realized earlier and posted some masterpiece to commemorate your beloved profession and your mates who do good stuff around the world every day changing lives (hopefully
September 8th: World Physiotherapy Day Read More »
Recently I had a patient lament that because she had been forced into early menopause due to treatment for an oestrogen dependent/driven breast cancer she would no longer be able to achieve her goal of running or even walking a marathon as her prolapse would not tolerate the pressure/effort. When I spoke to her (via
Women’s Health Week: Let’s think differently about Menopause Read More »
Me turned 6o, Mum 91!!, Jill photo-bombing in the background What’s worse than turning 60? Well my Mum (who is 91) reckons it’s having the youngest child turn 60! I’d say she had a point except that everyone at my family party reckoned that Mum was spectacular – engaged, beautiful coiffured hair (the Queen copies
Turning 60 – a time for reflection? Read More »
On the day after the announcement of our election a couple of weeks ago, a patient and I had a discussion (whinge) about the state of politics in Australia. It was prophetic because I had been struggling to find the word (in my head when listening to the numerous shows I watch…the ABC news, 7.30
The Art of Authenticity Read More »
Blogs are usually about words but today, on this the first (1st) day of winter, the 1st of June, this blog is about numbers because THIS is my 200th blog. Yes, that’s correct – 200 blogs (articles about the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, pelvic pain, men’s health, travel and a few other things like Italian
200: It’s all about numbers today! Read More »
I am getting many questions lately about nocturia and so I thought I would post a quick blog about it. As I have been snowed under with work, I decided to do the quick easy blog and this information has been taken directly from the Cleveland Clinic website. (hence some words which are Americanised).I recommend if
Nocturia – Really you are going to wake me again bladder? Read More »
I asked Director and Principal Psychologist Christine Bagley-Jones of the Counselling and Wellbeing Centre, Woollongabba, to write a blog for me about the link between mental and physical health incorporating physical exercise. She and her team of psychologists help individuals, couples, families and organisations achieve social, emotional and physical well-being. By looking after your physical and
The Relationship between Mental and Physical Health Read More »