Aches And Pains Creeping In? Exercise For Osteoarthritis.
Arthritis is common - one in 6 experience it. Exercise is great for osteoarthritis, but there are some guidelines to follow! Read them here.
Getting A Step Ahead Of Rehab, With Prehab!
We are all about being proactive... And prehab is proactivity at its finest! Not convinced it's worth the extra effort? We took a look at the science!
What is Endometriosis?
1 in 10 NZ women are diagnosed with endometriosis, despite it being brushed off by many as just a "painful period"... What is endometriosis?
Three Ways Exercise Physiologists And Psychologists Can Collaborate
Ahh yes, the exercise physiologist / psychologist collaboration. Check out the 3 ways we aim to work together with psychologists!
Our 5 Top Tips For Reducing Zoom Fatigue
It has been a year of Zooms - and it can be surprising how tiring they can be! These are our 5 top tips for reducing Zoom fatigue.
Words Matter! Here’s Why.
Words influence mindset and expectations, which influence recovery outcomes. So the words we choose to use with our clients matter!
Is Your Claimant Apprehensive About Starting Exercise Physiology?
Our top 5 strategies that our team uses when we come across clients who are apprehensive about engaging in an exercise physiology program!
Bounce Data Explained – Our Fatigue Management Approach
Being science based, we know the value of objective data...That's why we like to look at the numbers for our Fatigue Management program, Bounce!
Active Vs Passive Treatment. Which Is Better?
We are perhaps a little bit biased! Active vs passive treatment... Is there a time and place for both?
Return To Work… A Form Of Therapy?
Believe it or not, but the research is clear. Work is good for you. Find out how making a return to work can be 'therapy' in itself!
A Tale Of Friendship – Exercise Physiologists And Rehab Providers
Returning a client to work is not always a straightforward process, so knowing when it's necessary to call in the help of a rehab provider is crucial!
4 Reasons Why We Love Using The PSFS To Assess Client Outcomes
The PSFS (patient-specific functional scale) is simple, quick and easy to complete... But those aren't the only reasons we love it!
Education is Key! A Kidney Cancer Case Study
Education was the #1 priority when Aidan met Stuart, following his diagnosis of kidney cancer. These outcomes may have been very different without it!
Are Exercise Physiology And Physio In Combat?
There can be grey areas between the scope of a physio and the scope of an exercise physiologist. Are we in combat? Is it competition, or collaboration?
What’s The Best Exercise For Low Back Pain?
The science is, unfortunately, not black and white! Here we explore the conclusions of 3 different research reviews for the best exercise for low back pain.
Considering Making A Referral?
Considering making a referral to the team at Specialised Health? Here's what to expect when referring to us!
The Bigger Picture: The Role Of Exercise Physiology In Long-Term Health
What is the cost of your ill-health? Why we need to shift towards disease prevention instead of disease rehabilitation.
How Exercise Physiology Can Help With Routine
Routine, and its place within an exercise physiology program. How is it important for return to work conditioning?