WEBINAR: The microbiota and how gut health can influence the musculoskeletal system

Presenter: Andrea Robertson

This webinar will include the following:

1. Gastrointestinal dysbiosis and what that means to the musculoskeletal system.

2. Intestinal hyperpermeability  (Leaky Gut) – what it is, how it comes about, what it can lead to, and what to do about it.

3. Probiotics and prebiotics.

4. Evidence-based treatment using probiotics for the following conditions:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Post-antibiotic use
• Migraine
• Bone Fracture – for enhanced recovery
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Following NSAID use
• Otitis Media
• Physical Performance – exercise recovery
• Weight management

5. G.E.R.D /Reflux/indigestion – how we, as Osteopaths, can help.

6. IBS – how we, as Osteopaths, can help.

7. SIBO – how we, as Osteopaths, can help.

8. The Eubiotic diet – for a healthy balance of the microbiota in the GI tract.

9. Anti-inflammatory diet.

10. Auto-immune diet.

11. Dietary advice and nutritional (supplements) for improved gut health.

12. Microbiome testing – what companies offer what types of testing.  

About Andrea

B.Sci.(Clin.Sci.),M.H.Sci.(Osteo.), Adv.Dip.(Naturopathy), Adv.Dip.(Nutrition), OA Member. Pilates, Barre & Yoga Instructor

Andrea uses a variety of hands-on techniques such as soft-tissue release, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation, visceral manipulation, cranial osteopathy & Trigger Point Dry Needling. Andrea has done extensive post-graduate training in Visceral Osteopathy, also called Visceral Manipulation, as well as Cranial Osteopathy. Andrea also offers Naturopathy & Nutrition appointments, where she loves the challenge of complex conditions, including digestive issues, fatigue, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/hypermobility & infertility. Andrea was a professional dancer for 12 years, working overseas at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, Son Amar in Spain & Carnival Cruises in the USA. Andrea treats many dancers and conducts pre-pointe and dance fitness assessments for dancers of all ages. Through this, she advises dancers on Pilates-based exercise programs to improve technique & strength.