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
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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
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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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First published October 2nd, 2020 Have you ever wondered why Exercise Physiologists are recommending Foam Rollers and Massage balls? What do they do and how they do it? Exercise Physiologist Yolanda explains. Trigger Points Myofascial trigger points, commonly referred to as muscle knots, are areas in the tissue (usually muscle) that are overly contracted
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When is the best time to start an exercise physiology program to get the most out of it? Exercise is magic. Sometimes there barriers. There are a few factors to consider..
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Purposeful Pain Pain is a normal and important part of our life. It is our most loyal guardian, always keeping a watchful eye out for us. More than anything, it wants to keep us safe, protected, and out of harms way. Just imagine a life without it – we would be constantly discovering cuts, burns
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Your Question: “Who would you suggest I should see to improve my overall posture? I think it has worsened since I gained weight. And is it going to be something I’ll need to be consistent on training with? Because I suck at that.” (Repost from July 2020) Our Answer Great question and thanks for sending
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Did you know that in Australia, 1 in 5 people have persistent pain? Chronic Pain, preferably referred to as Persistent Pain, is the experience of pain for longer than 3 months. The experience and the management is complex. Complex because sometimes the cause isn’t uniquely obvious, for example, Fibromyalgia. Usually, whatever the proposed cause, there
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Customer Story Flyer (Print me) Infographic (Share me) Who? Ben’s story is one that is all too familiar among the mental health clients that we see at Specialised Health. A high-stress job with 24/7 on-call hours resulted in declining health, both physically and mentally, that eventually lead Ben to a breaking point. He suffered
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