When someone is recovering from a herniated disc, shoulder surgery, or a broken leg, judging their work capacity is predominantly based on what they can and can’t do, at a physical level. It’s a matter of whether the client can achieve task ‘X’, given their capacity ‘Y’. Their role requires them to stand, walk, lift, […]
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How does one bake a cake with only half of a recipe? How does one build a house when half the building plan is missing? And how does one craft a rehabilitation or return to work plan with only half the details? Rehab providers, we know the struggle. Take a deep breath, and relax.
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We are in a technology age, and thank goodness for it. Objective data, right at your fingertips. Literally. Ahh yes… Gone are the days of relying solely on subjective comments from the client or your own subjective opinions! Gone are the days of not being able to predict or understand changes in fatigue levels! Gone
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As Exercise Physiologists, we like to advocate for the benefits of exercise for almost every health condition under the sun (of course – exercise is in the name!). But the use of exercise for chronic fatigue conditions is controversial. The initial recommendation for Graded Exercise Therapy as proposed by the PACE study in 2011 has
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Do you have a patient on an Insurance Claim? The 6 things we need you to know! Do you know the role of an Exercise Physiologist in Insurance Claims? Has your patient been referred to an Exercise Physiologist, or do you think they should be? After an injury, Exercise Physiology is the perfect progression to support
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We as a nation and as RTW professionals, have the potential to be leading the powerful trend supporting General Practitioners in taking the initiative to get patients back to work. Ten years ago The Royal Australasian College of Physicians first released the Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work. Then
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First published April 7 2020 What’s the difference and when you should choose an EP Rehab processes, especially in the world of Occupational Rehabilitation, almost always involve a multidisciplinary team. Physios, Exercise Physiologists, Vocational Consultants, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists (just to name a few!). Most of these disciplines are very clear in their delineation and
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Do you have an injury or illness? Or are you looking after clients that do? The Christmas / New Year period is a busy time. But whether you’re busy relaxing or busy organising catch-ups with friends and family (especially now that the borders are open!), it’s important to remember that injuries and illnesses don’t take
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When is the best time to start an exercise physiology program to get the most out of it? Exercise is magic. Sometimes there barriers. There are a few factors to consider..
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The use of exercise to assist in rehabilitation and reconditioning after a bone or muscle injury is well established, so much so that it would be considered a faux pas if there was no exercise component during an expected recovery. Cardiac rehab has been a thing, with movement slowly creeping into recovery since the 1950s,
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