Allied Health

2. a specialist who assesses and manages hearing and balance disorders.
8. a practitioner who focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, especially of the spine.
10. a medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted.
11. health assistant, a support worker who assists allied health professionals in delivering therapy programs.
13. obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive lung disease that makes breathing difficult.
14. a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging such as X-rays and CT scans.
16. therapist, a health professional who helps people develop or regain skills needed for daily living and independence.
19. a condition where bones become weak and more likely to fracture.
21. pathologist, a clinician who assesses and treats communication and swallowing disorders.
22. a health professional who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs.
23. a complex chronic condition involving excessive body fat that increases health risks.

1. disease, a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels.
3. a chronic condition also known as high blood pressure.
4. promotion, strategies and activities aimed at improving health and preventing disease in communities.
5. kidney disease, a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose function.
6. a qualified health professional who provides evidence-based nutrition advice and medical nutrition therapy.
7. a university-trained health professional who assesses and treats movement disorders, injuries, and pain.
9. worker, a professional who supports individuals and families with social, emotional, and community challenges.
12. physiologist, a health professional who designs exercise programs to manage chronic disease and injury.
15. a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
17. a professional who assesses and supports mental health, emotions, and behaviour.
18. a condition that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints.
20. a chronic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels.