Visualise assembling an intricate gadget without a full set of instructions, or building a house with half a blueprint! Just like these scenarios, we understand that as an OT or Rehab Provider, designing a comprehensive rehabilitation or return-to-work plan without all the necessary details is equally challenging. We understand the unique challenges you face. […]
Ah yes, a “Multidisciplinary Team”, the all golden approach to rehabilitation. If we could bet on anything when it comes to all condition-specific recommendations, it is that a multidisciplinary approach will be in there – and we are all about it! In 2023, 20% of our total referrals were for mental health. This percentage is
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If we’ve done our job right, our clients won’t need us forever. Now, if we’re strictly looking at this from a business perspective, it might not be the most optimal model. But hey, we’re not just about business—we’re in the business of health and function! And trust us, this is the ultimate model for long-term
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In the realm of rehabilitation and return to work (RTW), every customer has a unique story to tell. These stories are the tapestry of our work at Specialised Health, so we love to tell them! Today, we dive into one such tale, that of “Mr. Smith”, and explore how collaboration and communication became the
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Mental health conditions are becoming more and more prevalent as a reason for taking time away from work. It is for this reason that we created our Headstrong program! On top of the absence itself, Australian statistics suggest that individuals returning to work following time off for mental health reasons, are facing many challenges.
As an exercise physiologist, the key to creating and facilitating a successful exercise program lies in building and maintaining strong rapport with clients. There is no doubt about it. A positive and trusting relationship between an exercise physiologist and a client can lead to better outcomes, faster recovery, and an improved outlook regarding physical
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We harp on a bit about the benefits of working with an exercise physiologist for rehab providers and insurers…. BUT, it’s because we know from experience just how important this work is for achieving great outcomes! We also know how much the information that we provide can help to support decision making to push things
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Last week we introduced a behaviour change technique that we sometimes use when clients just aren’t budging with their exercise (or other lifestyle-change) program. This week, we lay out the 4 phases that one would move through when using Motivational Interviewing. The 4 Stages of Motivational Interviewing When using motivational interviewing, we follow the
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There is a quote that says “no challenge, no change”, and anyone who has tried to encourage behavior change will know that it can indeed be challenging! Whether it’s in a personal context (like trying to get your partner to put their dishes away) or in a professional context (like improving employee habits) or even,
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Not to brag, but if our company had a resume, “Team Player” would be front and center on our list of skills. Multidisciplinary team – the all golden approach to rehabilitation. No matter the condition, no matter the research or the governing body, the recommendation for a multidisciplinary approach will be there, and we are
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