As much as we ourselves know that exercise physiology is nothing to fear, we do at times come across clients who are apprehensive about engaging in a program with us. The word ‘exercise’ in itself carries negative connotations for some people. For those who have tried and failed to get into a good exercise routine, […]
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Last month we checked in with our first few Bounce graduates to hear their thoughts on the Bounce program, our new 12-week, fixed fee, fatigue management program. But, being the scientists that we are, we also know the value of having objective data to back up the claims! Today, we are delving into some of
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Active vs passive treatment. Which is better? Ok, yes, we as Exercise Physiologists obviously love prescribing therapy that is “active” in nature. It’s what we’re trained in and it’s what we see, day in and day out, bring the most benefit to patients referred for our services. It would, however, be naive of us to
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Mental health statistics are climbing. In 2007, the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing estimated that 1 in 5 Australian adults had experienced symptoms of a mental disorder in the year prior to the survey. They suggested that nearly half (46%) of Australian adults will experience a mental health disorder throughout their lifetime (1).
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You might not believe it, or you might not want to believe it, but the research is clear. Work is good for you. With our role in the Life Insurance space and Compensable schemes, achieving a return to work with our clients is often top priority. But it’s not just to keep our referrers happy!
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Covid, ahh Covid… It has been a topic hot on everyone’s lips since its emergence back in 2019. As much as we don’t want to believe it, Covid doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon! And the number of people who have personally been infected by Covid continues to rise as new waves move
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We harp on and on about how we love working within a multidisciplinary team to help get our clients back to work – because it’s true! Having a cohesive group of professionals who are willing to collaborate makes all the difference in achieving positive outcomes. Returning a client to work is not always a straightforward
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The PSFS – patient-specific functional scale – is one of the rare outcome measures that we consider compulsory to assess during every assessment, no matter the client or condition. It’s simple, quick, and easy to complete – yet it gives us hugely valuable information. To complete a PSFS assessment, the client is asked to identify
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There are, obviously, quite a few similarities between the scope of a physio and the scope of an exercise physiologist. For example, we both deal with the musculoskeletal system. We both deal with pain management. We both provide exercises to strengthen and rehabilitate injured muscles. This overlap, or grey area between physio and exercise physiology,
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People who experience non-specific low back pain often say things like – ‘I have a weak back’, or ‘I need to strengthen my core’. But working in the industry, you are quick to realise – it’s typically not as simple as that. Crunches, sit-ups, and back extensions tend not to be the top of the
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