Navigating Return to Work: A Customer Story of OT and EP in Synergy!

Navigating the return to work (RTW) process for clients with complex medical backgrounds requires more than a singular approach.

It necessitates a collaborative effort that brings together diverse expertise.

At Specialised Health, we deeply value the synergy created by working alongside other health professionals, one of our favourites being Occupational Therapists (OTs)!

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An 8-Week Transformation: Overcoming Anxiety to Re-engage in Work

In the sphere of mental health in occupational rehab, the narrative often touches on the profound struggles individuals face when anxiety impedes their professional lives.

This week we share the story of a customer who was able to make significant strides in just 8-weeks.

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Early Intervention for Better Outcomes

"I just wish I could have started exercise physiology sooner."

We get this feedback all too often!

It’s not just our customers who underscore the importance of early interventions; we wholeheartedly agree, and the research resonates. Check out this week's blog to read more!

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Navigating Cardiovascular Disease: A Customer Story

Ever wondered what it's really like to navigate Cardiovascular Disease? 🫀🔍

Join us this week for a captivating blog that follows the journey of one of our customers. Gain insights into the challenges they faced and how exercise physiology played a pivotal role.

Read the blog now.

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Stepping Back to Move Forward: A Mental Health Customer Story

In a world where the pressures of life can often outweigh our capacity to cope, mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and burnout have sadly become increasingly common.

It's not unusual for us to meet individuals who've had to step back from work due to these challenges.

This was exactly the case for “John”. Check out this weeks article to read his story.

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Beyond Exercise! Harnessing Parasympathetic Strategies

If you’ve had a report from us before, you may have seen the term “parasympathetic strategies”…

So what are they? And why do we recommend them?

Unveil the secrets of transitioning from stress to serenity, and learn how these techniques can improve your mental health and overall well-being, in this week's blog!

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Five Underrated Benefits of Exercise

We all know the big benefits of exercise, we’ve heard them all before. But what if we told you that exercise offers additional benefits...

Benefits that could deem your afternoon coffee forfeit, help you nail your next project at work, or even enable you to finally stick to that morning routine you’ve been striving for?

That’s exactly what we’re looking to do in this week's blog. Read it now for a fresh dose of inspiration!

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Fatigue in the Workplace - Part 2: Our Top 5 Strategies for Employers to Navigate Workplace Fatigue

Many people feel endlessly tired at work, with no idea of how to turn things around…

As an employer you may feel helpless.

But, there are things you can do beyond the endless coffee supply!

Start by checking out our five strategies for employers, to mitigate workplace fatigue.

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Fatigue in the Workplace - Part 1: How to Spot It and Why It's Important

In today's fast-paced and increasingly complex world, fatigue has become an all too familiar companion. It should be no surprise then, that it’s a big deal in the workplace…

So how do you spot a worker struggling with fatigue? And why is it so important to do so?

Read this week's blog to find out!

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

We’ve been using HRV in the fatigue space for a long time now, so we know it works.

But just to make sure, and to further convince any sceptics, we thought we would

check in with the research as of 2023. . .

Is our confidence warranted? Read now to find out!

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

“I can’t thank Shara enough, she has given me my life back.”

Struggling with multiple chronic health conditions can be an incredibly difficult experience, but it's not impossible to overcome.

In our latest blog post, we share the inspiring story of Amy (name changed for privacy), a fitness enthusiast and project manager who was hit with a trifecta of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Understanding Fibromyalgia: Insights and Ways to Help

Do you know what it's like to live with fibromyalgia?

A condition that affects approximately 3-5% of Australians, yet is widely misunderstood.

As exercise physiologists, we've seen firsthand the challenges faced by those living with fibromyalgia. That's why we're on a mission to help educate people on what this condition is and how you can support those who are dealing with it.

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

Samantha*, a breast cancer survivor, was struggling with physical and mental exhaustion but with the help of our exercise physiologist, James, she was able to reclaim her independence and vitality.

Check out this heartwarming success story and learn how exercise physiology can make a difference in your life or the life of someone you know.

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