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Osteo-what? The Difference Between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis, osteopenia, osteoporosis… do you know the difference? These terms may initially seem interchangeable, but their nuances are important.    As Exercise Physiologists, we come across a range of “osteo” conditions, each of which has a different set of implications. In this blog, we’ll dive into the distinct characteristics of two common “Osteo” conditions: osteoarthritis …

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Early Intervention for Better Outcomes

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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 …

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Osteoarthritis

The Importance of Wellbeing When Returning to Work: An Osteoarthritis Story

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In the realm of rehabilitation, our goals extend beyond simply returning to work. With every referral that lands in our inbox, we take the time to understand the aspirations of our referrers and their customers. For some, the prospect of work may seem distant, and we recognise that improving overall wellbeing is often the crucial …

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chronic pain and chronic fatigue

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

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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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Breaking the Chains of Chronic Pain: Part 2 – The Psychological Benefits of Exercise

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Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While exercise has been shown to have numerous physical benefits for managing chronic pain, which we delved into in our blog two weeks ago, it also has important psychological benefits that should not be overlooked!   In today’s blog, we will …

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Fibromyalgia

Understanding Fibromyalgia: Insights and Ways to Help

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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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Breaking The Chains of Chronic Pain – Part 1: Physiological Benefits of Exercise

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Affecting approximately 1 in 5 Australians, chronic pain is a lot more common than many people think (1). Anyone who has experienced chronic pain knows how debilitating it can be, limiting daily activities and negatively impacting overall quality of life. While medications can help manage pain, they often come with unwanted side effects.    Exercise, …

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The Research Behind Breathwork

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If you’ve worked with us before, you may have come across breathwork in your customers reports and email updates. In doing so, you may have wondered how something as basic as breathing, is going to help someone in their recovery.    As a company who prides themselves on using evidence-based practice, we thought it would …

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Combating ‘Aches and Pains’ with Exercise

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The increasing incidence of aches and pains is something we reluctantly accept as we age… It’s not uncommon to hear comments along the lines of “my back just isn’t what it used to be,” or, “my … (insert body part) hurts, I must be getting old!” In fact, you may even be saying them yourself! …

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chronic pain

‘Restore’ – Our Newest Program for Chronic Pain!

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Now this one is a little bit special…We are collaborating with the one and only Beyond Pain, to bring to you… The Restore program! The Restore program was initially created following the request from a leading New South Wales CTP insurer to tackle a growing gap in the market for those impacted by chronic pain. …

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