Rehab Archives - Specialised Health

Behind the Scenes Ex Phys & RTW

The Mental Side of Readiness: Assessing Cognitive Capacity for Return to Work

When we talk about “work readiness,” the first things that often come to mind are…

Yolanda Van VugtSeptember 14, 2025

Communication Tips Mental Health

Normalising the Conversation: Suicide, Self-Harm and Mental Health First Aid in Return-to-Work Rehab

In the world of return-to-work and rehabilitation, conversations often center around physical function, workplace tasks…

Yolanda Van VugtSeptember 7, 2025

Case Studies Musculoskeletal

From Caution to Confidence – Cameron’s Return to Work

Getting back to baseline after a knee replacement is one thing, but what if your…

Yolanda Van VugtAugust 24, 2025

Pain Rehab

Kinesiophobia and Exercise: Turning Fear into Freedom

Imagine living with pain that never quite goes away. At first, you make small adjustments;…

Yolanda Van VugtAugust 15, 2025

Education Musculoskeletal Pain

Neuroplasticity in Action – How Movement Rewires the Brain After Injury

When people think about recovering from injury, they often focus solely on the body part…

Yolanda Van VugtAugust 9, 2025

Case Studies HRV Other Conditions

Navigating Fatigue After Stroke with HRV

Would you know how to identify a stroke if you saw one? Luckily for Hayley…

Yolanda Van VugtAugust 1, 2025

Education Pain

When Chronic Pain Isn’t Just Chronic Pain: Knowing When to Reassess the Story

Let’s be honest—chronic pain can be one of the trickiest conditions to navigate in rehab.…

Yolanda Van VugtJuly 19, 2025

Musculoskeletal Rehab

Beyond the Injury Site – Understanding Deconditioning and Recovery

When people think about recovering from injury, they often focus solely on the injured body…

Yolanda Van VugtJuly 12, 2025

Case Studies Musculoskeletal

From Sideline to Site: How an Early Referral Delivered Early Results

In October 2024, Tom, a self-employed floor finisher and carpet layer, fractured his left wrist…

Yolanda Van VugtJuly 6, 2025

Education Fatigue

The What’s, Why’s and How’s of Fatigue Management – Our Favourite Strategies and Why They Work!

At Specialised Health, we see fatigue in many forms. For some, it’s post-viral or chronic…

Yolanda Van VugtJune 28, 2025

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