We are in a technology age, and thank goodness for it. Objective data, right at your fingertips. Literally. Ahh yes… Gone are the days of relying solely on subjective comments from the client or your own subjective opinions! Gone are the days of not being able to predict or understand changes in fatigue levels! Gone […]
Let’s Get Techy! Why We Use HRV for Chronic Fatigue Read More »
As Exercise Physiologists, we like to advocate for the benefits of exercise for almost every health condition under the sun (of course – exercise is in the name!). But the use of exercise for chronic fatigue conditions is controversial. The initial recommendation for Graded Exercise Therapy as proposed by the PACE study in 2011 has
N.I.C.E. Reinforces our Fatigue Management Programs! (But we may need a new job title…) Read More »
A good client to therapist relationship is pure magic. For someone in the middle of a mental health crisis, recovering from a major accident, or still reeling from a life-changing disease diagnosis, recovery can be a complex, emotional and winding journey. It’s a process of coming to grips with a new reality, getting to know
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Four rounds of chemotherapy over 3 months …and this was after cancer had already eaten away 13 kg of her body! After 6+ months of cancer, cancer scans, cancer appointments, cancer treatment, and pushing through the full cancer experience, physically, mentally, emotionally, Sarah * was keen to just get back to a normal life. But
Zooming Towards Better Cancer Recovery Read More »
Currently, 1 in 2 people in Australia and NZ will be diagnosed with Cancer by the time they’re 85 (1). That’s a flip of a coin. Naturally, there is a lot of work going into figuring out how to change the odds. Genetics, medications, treatment, environment, and lifestyle, including exercise, all playing a role. Exercise
Exercise and Cancer: Then, Now and Next Read More »
New to HRV? Never heard of it? Here’s what you should do with that cool new feature on your Smart Watch. The most common way to look at our Heart Rate is the simple number of beats per minute. Welcome, the new kid on the block: HRV (Heart Rate Variability). HRV looks at the change
New to HRV? 5 Things To Get You Started Read More »
Do you have a patient on an Insurance Claim? The 6 things we need you to know! Do you know the role of an Exercise Physiologist in Insurance Claims? Has your patient been referred to an Exercise Physiologist, or do you think they should be? After an injury, Exercise Physiology is the perfect progression to support
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We as a nation and as RTW professionals, have the potential to be leading the powerful trend supporting General Practitioners in taking the initiative to get patients back to work. Ten years ago The Royal Australasian College of Physicians first released the Australian and New Zealand Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work. Then
The GP may be the most important person in the RTW process Read More »
First published April 7 2020 What’s the difference and when you should choose an EP Rehab processes, especially in the world of Occupational Rehabilitation, almost always involve a multidisciplinary team. Physios, Exercise Physiologists, Vocational Consultants, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists (just to name a few!). Most of these disciplines are very clear in their delineation and
🤔 Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy? Read More »
Ahh, work… How about a 365 day holiday every year? It may sound appealing at first… the value of work can often be underestimated. Work impacts our mental health in positive ways (beyond the numbers in the bank account!). Not working for extended periods can actually have a negative impact on our health and quality
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