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 yet, endometriosis is not that well understood – the variable nature of symptoms means that, on average, it takes 6.5 years before a woman is diagnosed with it. 6.5 years […]
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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, the road to recovery can be a convoluted one! It’s times like these that having strong working relationships with other health professionals has the most impact. Our Christchurch-based Exercise Physiologist
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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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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 instead of our usual face-to-face existence (don’t we all wish we had bought shares in Zoom 2 years ago?). It has suited some – there is, admittedly, some novelty to
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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 our clients. Words matter because as simple as a conversation might seem, words carry meaning, and sometimes those meanings can have a critical impact on someone’s recovery. Working in a
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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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