The Importance of a Well-Defined Goal

In the world of exercise physiology, especially within the intricate landscape of CTP/life insurance, the concept of setting well-defined goals is like locating your North Star 🌟

At Specialised Health, we don't just understand the importance of goal-setting; it's ingrained in our philosophy.

This week's article sheds light on why this principle matters so much.

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

Meet Kelly*, a vibrant and active individual who was confronted with the challenges of osteoarthritis. Experience Kelly’s transformative wellbeing journey, as she transcends her initial belief of work being unattainable, all the way to embarking on a proactive job-seeking mission.

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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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What is “Wellbeing”?

The wellness industry worldwide is set to reach a value of 7 trillion dollars in 2025…

But so many of us are still confused about what actually makes up wellbeing!

Read this weeks blog to gain more insight and learn what we are aiming to do when focusing on the wellbeing of our customers.

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

Have you ever experienced the psychological implications of chronic pain?

In part two of our 'Breaking the Chains of Chronic Pain series', we explore some of the psychological benefits of exercise we see when working in the chronic pain space.

Discover how it can help reduce fear, stress, and uncertainty around pain, and empower your customers to take an active role in their pain management.

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

We've seen firsthand how exercise can be a game-changer in managing chronic pain.

In this week's blog, we share some of the physiological ways that exercise can help alleviate chronic pain. From improved blood flow and natural painkillers to decreased nervous system sensitivity and improved joint lubrication.

But we don't want you to keep this valuable information to yourself. Share this blog with anyone who needs it, and let's empower more people to take that next step forward in their chronic pain journey.

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Returning to Work After an Injury - Our Top Five Tips

Returning to work after an injury can be a challenging experience, and it's something that many people struggle with.

At Specialised Health, we know that getting people ready to return to work is often only the first step in the journey!

That's why we've compiled our top five tips for a successful return to work post-injury.

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No Gym? No Problem! - Why We Love Taking Exercise Physiology Outdoors

Outdoor exercise has become a favourite pastime for many, and for good reason.

From mental well-being to sustainability, our latest blog post shares our top three reasons for taking EP sessions outdoors.

Read on to learn how you (and your customers!) can benefit from exercising in the great outdoors.

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Back to Work - But In His Dream Job!

Charles*, a 51-year-old pharmacist, found a new lease on life after working with

Specialised Health to regain function and confidence through exercise.

As he progressed through the program, he rediscovered his passion for cycling and landed a new, self-fulfilling job at a bike shop.

Read this week's blog for the full story.

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