Musculoskeletal, Pain, Rehabilitation, Wellness Specialised Health NZ Musculoskeletal, Pain, Rehabilitation, Wellness Specialised Health NZ

Osteo-what? The Difference Between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, osteopenia, osteoporosis. . . do you know the difference?

These terms may initially seem interchangeable, but their nuances are important.

Check out this week's blog to learn about the differences and stay well-informed - for yourself, your customers or your friends and family.

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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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Wellness, Education, Other Conditions, Exercise Tips Specialised Health NZ Wellness, Education, Other Conditions, Exercise Tips Specialised Health NZ

Confronting Inactivity: The Role of Exercise in Heart Disease

The bad news? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both Australia and New Zealand.

The good news? It’s never too late to start prioritising your heart health.

Check out this week's blog for a rundown on what heart disease is, and how you can use exercise to be more empowered.

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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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Mental Health, Wellness, Education, HRV, Fatigue Specialised Health NZ Mental Health, Wellness, Education, HRV, Fatigue Specialised Health NZ

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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Education, Wellness, Exercise Tips, Fatigue, Mental Health Specialised Health NZ Education, Wellness, Exercise Tips, Fatigue, Mental Health Specialised Health NZ

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, Education, Exercise Physiology, Return to Work, Wellness Specialised Health NZ Fatigue, Education, Exercise Physiology, Return to Work, Wellness Specialised Health NZ

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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