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exercise and heart disease

Confronting Inactivity: The Role of Exercise in Heart Disease

Heart disease, a term encompassing a range of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and function, stands as a significant health challenge globally.    In Australia and New Zealand, heart disease continues to be a prominent health concern despite advancements in medical care. According to the Heart Foundation, heart disease remains the leading cause of […]

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Parasympathetic exercise

Beyond Exercise! Harnessing Parasympathetic Strategies

As exercise physiologists, we understand that while exercise is a crucial aspect of overall health, it is not the sole solution to every challenge. Thankfully, despite our exercise-centric title, we actually have a diverse range of tools in our toolbox!  Today, we’d like to shine a spotlight on one such valuable tool: relaxation, or what

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Osteoarthritis

The Importance of Wellbeing When Returning to Work: An Osteoarthritis Story

In the realm of rehabilitation, our goals extend beyond simply returning to work. With every referral that lands in our inbox, we take the time to understand the aspirations of our referrers and their customers. For some, the prospect of work may seem distant, and we recognise that improving overall wellbeing is often the crucial

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benefits of exercise

Five Underrated Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is a powerhouse of benefits, celebrated for its well-known advantages like weight management, improved cardiovascular health, and increased muscle strength. Yet, as seasoned experts in the field, we recognise that exercise has a treasure trove of additional perks that often remain hidden in plain sight…   In the spirit of shining a spotlight on

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mobile exercise physiology

The Mobile Advantage in Exercise Physiology

At Specialised Health, we have been providing mobile exercise physiology services since our inception in 2013, and it’s not a decision we take lightly – there are compelling reasons why we continue to prioritise this approach.   We are well aware that travel charges can add an extra cost, and we occasionally do have to

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fatigue

Fatigue in the Workplace – Part 2: Our Top 5 Strategies for Employers to Navigate Workplace Fatigue

In last week’s article, we explored the causes and significance of workplace fatigue, highlighting its detrimental effects on safety, productivity, and employee well-being. Now, being the solution-based people that we are, we present our top five strategies to combat workplace fatigue and create a healthier, more energised work environment for all.   1. Establish Clear

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fatigue in the workplace

Fatigue in the Workplace – Part 1: How to Spot It and Why It’s Important

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex world, fatigue has become an all too familiar companion. It seems like everywhere we turn, more and more people are complaining about feeling exhausted and drained. As exercise physiologists, we see it firsthand – the prevalence of fatigue is on the rise.   “Fatigue” reaches far beyond the realms

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bounce program

The Bounce Program: Feedback from our Participants

Last week, we delved into fascinating research on fatigue management, exploring one of our favourite tools, heart rate variability. Today, however, we’re shifting our focus to the most important voices in this field: the individuals living with fatigue-related conditions. The participants of our Bounce Program.   With our program running since 2021, we decided it

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