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Welcome to the Hunter Rehabilitation and Health knowledge hub. Here, our university-qualified Exercise Physiologists break down the latest clinical research into practical, everyday advice.

From injury prevention Workcover, NDIS and Chronic disease management updates.
Explore our articles to discover how targeted movement can transform your life.

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Can I get a Rebate for Exercise Physiology?

Can I get a rebate for Exercise Physiology? An Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan or Referral is an initiative run through Medicare that entitles people suffering from a chronic condition to receive a ...

Nutrition for Physical Fitness

Written By: Brittani Kolasinski (BHSc Nut, AdvDip Nut Med) W: www.wellfed.online E: wellfed.health@gmail.com IG: @well_fed_ Nutrition is the foundation of how our body’s function down to a cellular ...

Sleep: are you getting enough?

Sleep is a great indicator of health. Being tired when it’s time to sleep and waking up with energy gives people a large boost in physical and mental health and makes them more productive in their da...

How can an Exercise Physiologist treat Sciatica?

As mentioned in the previous blog, Sciatica is caused by a compression or impingement of the nerves; so how can an Exercise Physiologist help? We are able to teach you how to perform muscle releasing...

What is Sciatica? And how can I fix it?

Sciatica is the name given for nerve pain related to the long sciatic nerve which runs from the buttocks down into the lower limb before splitting into several other nerves. Sciatica itself is not a ...

What is shoulder bursitis/impingement?

What is shoulder bursitis/impingement? What is it? Shoulder bursitis is an inflamed shoulder bursa. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction between soft tissues and bones in a joi...

What is the difference between a Physio and Exercise Physiologist?

Here in the clinic, we are regularly asked this question, so I thought we could try and tackle it here and provide some clarity on the situation. Distinguishing between a Physiotherapist and Ex...

Is my pain all in my head?

Ongoing pain is a stressful, depressing and frustrating experience that many Australians are experiencing. At the clinic we help people control, reduce and in many cases completely remove pain that h...

How to activate your core muscles!

Have you been told to pull your belly button to your spine before moving? Chances are if you’ve had a back injury and seen a health professional over the last 25 years that you have. You’ve possibly ...

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