As exercise physiologists, we encounter a diverse array of challenges, and our toolkit is equally diverse. One rapidly advancing tool in our repertoire is neuromuscular rehabilitation. This week, we’ll explore what neuromuscular rehabilitation is, how it works, and what it might look like for those seeking to optimise their recovery. What is “Neuromuscular Rehabilitation”? …
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At Specialised Health, we believe in continuous improvement. After each program finishes, we ask our customers for their feedback, including one pivotal question: “How could we have done better?” Remarkably, a recurring response echoes in our ears: “I just wish I could have started exercise physiology sooner.” But it’s not just our customers who underscore the …
Lately, our discussions have revolved around cardiovascular disease (read more here and here) – its profound impact and the significance of maintaining physical activity. Yet, have you ever wondered about the firsthand experience of an individual caught in the throes of living with such conditions? Receiving a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease sets off a …
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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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How do you think you would cope with the loss of a limb? After a major motor vehicle accident in 2018, Gordon was left to pick up the pieces – with widespread fractures across his body and the amputation of his left leg from the knee down. Over the years that followed, he did …
A heart attack is a nasty surprise for anyone… But just imagine having a heart attack, and finding out afterwards that you have been in heart failure for so long that you only have 14% heart function left! Carlos was a hard working man in his early 40’s, a father of 3 young children. Previously …
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Calling all men! The stats are in and men’s health week means it’s time to grab a beer (or a kombucha, for the modern-day male) and ponder upon them. They’re telling us that men are taking a reactive approach to their health. And considering the typical proactive maintenance of vehicle fluids, household gutters, and tyre …
In last week’s blog, we introduced a condition known as POTS – postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. To recap quickly – POTS is a condition where changes in posture (i.e. from laying to sitting, or sitting to standing) or extended time in upright postures causes a significant increase in heart rate, along with a cluster of …
Have you heard of a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? Let us take you on a quick physiology lesson… The human body is a finely tuned machine. It constantly has to deal with changes within the system; regulating, tweaking, processing, ingesting, excreting, stabilising. It’s an incredible thing, and we don’t give it the credit …
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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 …
