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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.
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Exercise During Covid-19

This may sound like a silly question, however no question is silly and some people may not see the benefit or the need since “lockdowns” have been in place all over the country and it is not seen as ...

How to get your heart rate up without going for a run

For some people running is just not enjoyable or an injury is preventing them from doing it. You may also get into the trap of thinking that the only way to get your heart rate up is by running. This...

What is the difference between a good and bad physical therapist?

A lot of people unfortunately have suffered at the hands of a bad therapist. These therapists might have had good intentions however for whatever reason their treatment or advice has made things wors...

Exercise for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder where extra genetic material from chromosome 21 is present, caused by an abnormal cell division which occurs 1 in every 792 births. It i...

Getting Back to Exercise After Birth.

So, you have just had a baby and got your body back now you want to get back into some sort of exercise. You are not feeling quite like you did pre pregnancy and maybe you are not quite as fit as you...

Muscular Dystrophy and the benefits of exercise.

What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a degenerative disease that damages and weakens your muscles over time which is caused by a lack of protein called dystro...

My Joints crack and pop… Is this normal?

YES! The answer is yes, It’s common. We have all heard a neck crack when we turn our head, our shoulders pop when we lift our arm up or our knees snap when we stand up out of a chair. But is this a n...

Can you rely on your smartwatch to monitor your heart rate?

You see people wearing them all the time these days, the smart watches. They come in many different shapes and brands and most people use them to track their workouts and heart rates. But...

Considerations for Exercising with MS and What You Should Do.

When it comes to multiple sclerosis everyone’s symptoms and progression is different. That is why your exercise prescription should be too! Whether you have had one initial relapse or many, whether y...

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