A Return to Work After Amputation

A serious accident is a life-changing event.

For this claimant, those changes involved amputation and the many challenges that come with that - mental as well as physical.

Read his story here and find out how exercise stepped in to be life-changing in a good way!

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The Research Behind Breathwork

If you’ve worked with us before, you may have come across breathwork in your claimants reports and email updates.

You may have wondered how something as basic as breathing, is going to help with their recovery.

This article answers it all! Presenting the science that shows that it really does make a difference, and our favourite breathing strategy that anyone can use to get started.

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Combating ‘Aches and Pains’ with Exercise

“To say that correct posture is a prerequisite of a healthy life, is not an exaggeration”

Designing exercise programs in the return to work space is usually based on a concept of specificity - where we look to mimic the movements used at work.

When it comes to designing programs to improve posture, the opposite is true.

Read this week's blog to learn why it is important to combat the postural implications of work, and how we do it with exercise!

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Food is Fuel! Eating for Exercise

When it comes to nutrition, everyone should be aiming to meet the general guidelines outlined for good health. But those who exercise regularly need to make an extra effort to fuel their body appropriately for their training.

Do you know what you should be eating before exercise?

Or what your body needs most after exercise?

This blog will tell you everything you need to know to get the most out of your training sessions, and how to best support those muscles for recovery.

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We're Growing! How We Maintain Team Quality

We are excited to be introducing two new staff to the New Zealand team, as well as expanding into a new coverage area - Hamilton!

As we welcome our new EP’s to the team, we are mindful of the challenges involved with trying to integrate people into a company that works remotely… Luckily for us, and for them, we have processes in place to make for a smooth transition!

Through great communication and opportunities to learn together, we ensure that our growing team still maintains the quality of care that we are known for!

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Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Hard Work. A Case Study

A heart attack is a nasty surprise for anyone… But just imagine having a heart attack, and finding out afterwards that you have been in heart failure for so long that you only have 14% heart function left!

This is what happened to Carlos, a hard working man in his early 40’s and a father of 3 young children.

Read his story about how he defied the odds, working with our EP Huss.

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Would You Take An Exercise Pill?

As humans we are susceptible to the lure of a quick fix...

But we strongly believe that some things just can’t be replaced - physical activity being one of those things!

Check out this week's article for the research-deemed “irrefutable” benefits of physical activity. (Most of which cannot be replicated by a pill!

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‘Restore’ - Our Newest Program for Chronic Pain!

The Restore program was initially created to tackle a growing gap in the market for those impacted by chronic pain.

It is a collaboration between Specialised Health and Beyond Pain, and it’s the first of it’s kind to combine these 3 critical components into a bundle of restorative greatness…

What 3 components are they, you ask? You’ll have to read this weeks blog to find out!

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Shedding Some Light On Women's Health

This week is Women’s Health Week in Australia!

And to celebrate, this time it’s all about women’s health, and the things that the gals need to be aware of in the quest for longevity.

Ladies, go make yourself a drink and put your feet up for the next few minutes while you read this blog!

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Stress, Self Care and HRV. A Case Study

Can you imagine having so much stress in your workplace that you chose to resign in order to save your own mental health?

This was the case for Cathy (*name changed for privacy), a busy mother who eventually reached her limits at work.

This case study demonstrates the value of effective routines, energy management, and self care… And uses our favourite tool, HRV, to achieve just that!

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What To Expect When Working With Us (Told By Those Who Already Do!)

If you want to know what it's like to work with us, then who better to ask than the people who are already working with us?!

We welcome all feedback, both positive and constructive.

These are some of the areas that we prioritise in our service as a company, and the feedback that tells us we are doing a good job of it!

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5 Things to Know When Prescribing Exercise for Cancer Recovery

The health implications of cancer can hit you twice.

If the initial diagnosis and the health changes resulting from the cancer weren’t enough, the second blow can come as a result of the side effects of the treatment!

The good news is that exercise can help, when done safely.

Check out this week's blog for the 5 things you need to know when prescribing exercise for cancer recovery.

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