Specialised Health

Specialised Health Specialised Health provides exercise physiology services for those undergoing rehabilitation in the Income Protection, CTP and Workcover schemes.

Our objective is to work with your rehab team to help you achieve your recovery goals. We help clients return to work and everything else they loved doing before injury or illness took over. From mental illness to musculoskeletal injuries, our awesome Exercise Physiologists tailor exercise-based rehab programs to meet each client's needs.

15/10/2025

We have been so lucky to welcome Alicia onto our team this year as accounts manager for life insurance!

To many, she will already be a familiar face. To others, we may be putting a face to the name. She is a powerhouse in the Occupational Rehabilitation and Life Insurance space, creating a vital link between us and our key stakeholders.

In this video, Alicia describes her role at Specialised Health and the value it provides to both our referrers and our clients.

Cancer treatment can affect more than energy or immunity.It can weaken bones, making fractures more likely and slowing r...
14/10/2025

Cancer treatment can affect more than energy or immunity.
It can weaken bones, making fractures more likely and slowing recovery.

When bone health is compromised, returning to work or daily life becomes harder.
Chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and corticosteroids all contribute to bone loss.

Early recognition of these risks is crucial.
Addressing bone health early helps manage fracture risk, prevent falls, and maintain confidence.

Check out this infographic to understand how cancer treatments impact bones and why timely action matters.

14/10/2025

Did you know many cancer treatments weaken bones without anyone noticing until a fracture happens?

That’s a hidden risk we see often in rehab.

Chemo, hormone therapy and long periods of inactivity can quietly strip away bone strength.

Add fatigue or poor balance and suddenly the risk of falls skyrockets.

Here’s the kicker: exercise is one of the only tools that can directly build bone.

But it has to be done right

Safe levels of loading

Tailored progressions

And programs that balance cancer recovery with fracture prevention.

If you’re managing a case where cancer and return-to-work collide, bone health is part of the picture.

This week’s blog unpacks why it matters, and what we can do about it. Link in comments below!

Cancer treatment weakens more than just the muscles. It weakens bones.Chemo, radiation, corticosteroids and hormone ther...
12/10/2025

Cancer treatment weakens more than just the muscles.

It weakens bones.

Chemo, radiation, corticosteroids and hormone therapy all accelerate bone loss.

That means higher fracture risk, more setbacks and longer delays in getting back to work.

The solution? The right kind of exercise.

✅ Builds bone density
✅ Strengthens muscle and balance
✅ Reduces fracture risk

At Specialised Health, our Exercise Physiologists create activity programs tailored to cancer survivors; safe, progressive and directly tied to work readiness.

Because fractures post cancer aren't just medical events.

They're a roadblock to recovery, confidence and return to work.

Full article below 👇

Returning to work after cancer can feel overwhelming.It’s not just about getting physically stronger.It’s about feeling ...
09/10/2025

Returning to work after cancer can feel overwhelming.
It’s not just about getting physically stronger.
It’s about feeling confident.
Feeling capable.
Feeling ready to step back into a meaningful role.

Exercise can be a game changer.
It rebuilds strength, boosts energy, and sharpens focus.
It helps people move past fear and fatigue and reclaim their day-to-day life.

At Specialised Health, we take a personalised approach.
Programs are designed around the real demands of your job.
We keep referrers and medical teams in the loop and spot potential barriers early.

If you or someone you know is ready to return to work after cancer, we can help make the journey safer and more confident.

Reach out to Specialised Health today and take that next step.

09/10/2025

Cancer may be treated, but the impact lingers long after.

Survivors are 1.37 times more likely to be unemployed than the general population.

Not because they lack willpower

But because of fatigue, mental health struggles and workplaces that aren’t set up to support their return.

That’s why exercise physiology matters.

Done right, it doesn’t just rebuild fitness, it restores confidence, improves mood and helps people trust their body again.

And when paired with workplace accommodations and strong collaboration between stakeholders, the return-to-work process becomes both faster and more sustainable.

If you’re supporting someone returning to work after cancer, the real opportunity lies in a tailored, multi-disciplinary approach.

08/10/2025

Time off work often means time away from movement. And with inactivity comes a gradual loss of strength, stamina and function - leaving many unable to meet the demands of their role when it’s time to return.

This is one of the biggest challenges that we face in our return to work programs. And where we have the greatest potential to turn things around!

In this video, Huss breaks down a common challenge we see in occupational rehab and how our tailored programs rebuild capacity, restore confidence and get people back to work safely and sustainably.

This week, we’re talking about what it really means to return to work after cancer.For many people, work isn’t just abou...
07/10/2025

This week, we’re talking about what it really means to return to work after cancer.

For many people, work isn’t just about a paycheck.
It’s about feeling like yourself again.
Finding purpose.
Reconnecting with others.

But getting back to that place can be challenging.
Physical recovery takes time.
Fatigue, emotions, and even workplace dynamics can make the transition feel overwhelming.

The right support can make all the difference.
We’ve highlighted some of the key factors that help along the way in this infographic.

Take a look.

07/10/2025

“Fatigue is the #1 barrier to returning to work after cancer.”

That’s what the research tells us.

And it’s not just tiredness

It’s the type of fatigue that limits focus, confidence and physical ability to perform at work.

The good news?

Structured, targeted exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce fatigue and rebuild both strength and mental clarity.

When programs are designed around the actual role someone is returning to, the improvements in energy and capacity translate straight into the workplace.

If we want cancer survivors not just back at work, but sustaining their work, we need to move beyond generic rehab and deliver role-specific, coordinated programs.

For many cancer survivors, going back to work is about much more than a paycheck - it’s about identity, purpose, and con...
05/10/2025

For many cancer survivors, going back to work is about much more than a paycheck - it’s about identity, purpose, and connection. But the road back isn’t always simple.

A 2024 scoping review has shed light on the barriers that many survivors face, the facilitators of the return to work process, and the key supports that make the difference.

Of course, we couldn't help but notice where we, as Exercise Physiologists, fit in amongst this... Bridging the gap between cancer treatment and a smooth, sustainable return to work!

We break it all down in our latest article - from research insights to real-world strategies.

A huge thanks to the research team, with a special shout out to June Khaw, for this valuable contribution to the field!

Check out the full article in the link below 👇

Exercise is powerful, but it can feel intimidating.Many people with cardiovascular disease are told to “move more.”It so...
02/10/2025

Exercise is powerful, but it can feel intimidating.

Many people with cardiovascular disease are told to “move more.”
It sounds simple, but without guidance, it can raise a lot of questions.

“What if I push too hard?”
“Is this safe for me?”

That’s where education comes in.

Exercise Physiologists don’t just give a program.
They explain what’s happening inside the body.
They show how aerobic exercise improves cardiac output.
They teach how resistance training helps regulate blood pressure.

Understanding the why behind each movement helps clients feel confident.
It empowers them to stick with their program and make lasting changes.

02/10/2025

What role does the heart play in return-to-work rehab?

Whether it’s cancer treatment, musculoskeletal injury or fatigue, time away from work nearly always means cardiovascular deconditioning.

And that impacts endurance, recovery and capacity.

The good news?

The heart adapts like any other muscle.

With the right education and exercise prescription, clients rebuild not just physical function but the confidence to trust their own body again.

This week’s blog, in honour of World Heart Day, unpacks how movement remodels the heart and why cardiac health is central to almost every rehab journey.

If you want claimants to not just return to work but to be durable in their work, their recovery has to include the heart.

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