Fatigue

fatigue in the workplace

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

Education, Ex Phys & RTW, Fatigue, Wellness /

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

Behind the Scenes, Education, Fatigue, HRV /

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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HRV

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Fatigue Management: A peek into the research

Cancer, Education, Ex Phys & RTW, Fatigue, HRV, Rehab /

For quite some time now, we have witnessed remarkable outcomes through the utilisation of heart rate variability (HRV) in the realm of fatigue management. The effectiveness of HRV is well-established in regard to the outcomes we achieve here at Specialised Health, but it is equally important for us to stay informed about the latest research

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chronic pain and chronic fatigue

Energy, Endurance, and Empathy: A Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue Case Study

Case Studies, Ex Phys & RTW, Fatigue, HRV, Musculoskeletal, Pain /

Have you ever experienced the frustration of waking up exhausted every day, despite making a concerted effort to improve your sleep hygiene? Can you imagine the disappointment of not being able to return to a job you love due to debilitating cognitive fatigue? Or the distress of going from being a fitness enthusiast who hit

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Fibromyalgia

Understanding Fibromyalgia: Insights and Ways to Help

Education, Fatigue, HRV, Musculoskeletal, Pain /

Fibromyalgia is a term that you may have come across, but do you really understand what it means?    This condition affects approximately 3-5% of Australians, yet it remains shrouded in mystery for many. As exercise physiologists, we have seen firsthand the challenges faced by those living with Fibromyalgia. Therefore, we aim to shed some

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cancer case study

Getting Back to Work and Life – A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Success Story with Exercise Physiology

Cancer, Case Studies, Education, Ex Phys & RTW, Fatigue, HRV /

Samantha* was a strong and determined woman, but her life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. Following a lengthy period including all kinds of treatment, she found that her illness was taking a toll on her in ways she never could have imagined. Almost one year after her

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cancer and exercise

Exercise as Prevention for Cancer-Related Muscle Loss

Cancer, Education, Fatigue /

If you’ve ever known somebody with cancer, you will likely be familiar with the physical tolls of battling the disease. Often, over just a few weeks we are forced to standby and watch our loved ones drastically change shape as their muscle mass disappears.    Despite affecting the majority of cancer sufferers, up until recently,

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chronic fatigue syndrome

Inside the Bounce Program! A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome case study

Case Studies, Fatigue, HRV /

Fatigue management can be a hard space to navigate… As a case manager, an exercise physiologist, and of course – as the person experiencing the fatigue!    Luckily, we are well seasoned in the fatigue management space, having worked with clients in this space for 6+ years (very successfully, might we add). Last year, we

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