What is Endometriosis?
1 in 9 Australian women (1), and 1 in 10 NZ women (2) are diagnosed with endometriosis during their reproductive years. Pretty common, right? And
Working Together to Optimise Mental Health Outcomes
It’s no surprise that working with the mental health cohort has its challenges at times. As much as we wish it were all smooth sailing,
Three Ways Exercise Physiologists and Psychologists can Collaborate
Not to brag, but if our company had a resume, “Team Player” would be front and center on our list of skills. Multidisciplinary team –
Ask the team – what’s the best exercise for mental health?
It’s no secret that exercise can help improve mental health – an abundance of research on conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD repeatedly shows
Preventing Burnout in 2022
Welcome to February! How is the year going so far? How are you feeling? Are you motivated and energised for the year, or are you
A Musculoskeletal Return to Work of Phenomenal Measures!
If ever anyone were up for a return to work challenge, James Danos, our Melbourne-based Exercise Physiologist, would have to take the cake! Getting someone
2021 in Review at Specialised Health
2021 – what a year it was! At the end of 2020 I think we all took a deep breath, saying “2021 will be better”…
5 Basic Principles to Help you Design Your Own Gym Program!
Last week we introduced you to everything you need to know before you hit the gym. This week, we’re helping you figure out what to
New to the Gym?
Getting started at the gym can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to! With all the different machines and weights available – kettlebells, swiss balls,
Our 5 Top Tips for Reducing Zoom Fatigue
It has been a year of Zooms! With Covid bringing lockdown after lockdown we have had no choice but to turn to the computer screen
Words Matter! Here’s Why.
We aren’t talking about please and thank you’s (although they are important too!). We are talking about the choice of words that we use with
Going Above and Beyond the Goal – A Mental Health Case Study
At the start of each and every exercise physiology program, we spend some time reflecting on the goals of the program. We like to categorise