Rural Connection Allied Health

26/11/2024

Parkinson’s? Why should that be stopping you?

John has been living with the Symptoms of Parkinson’s for over 10 years. Through working with our Exercise Physiologist Harry (and a boatload of commitment) he has seen major gains in his strength, balance and function. Here is a video of John hitting a new PR on his deadlift… twice at 100kgs!

This is of course only part of John’s program with coordination, balance, flexibility and functional training being high priorities for his specific goals.

Give us a call or send a message if you or a loved one is wanting to get back to a healthier lifestyle.

09/10/2024

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01/11/2022

Come and have a chat to see how our Accredited Exercise Physiologists can help you or your loved ones!

Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of developing some of Australia’s biggest killers, including heart disease, dementia, diabetes, mental illness, and many types of cancer. And it’s not just about preventing illness. Regular exercise also helps to boost your energy levels, make you happier, and improve your general well-being. ⁠
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Despite the health benefits, half of all Australians don’t get enough exercise. ⁠
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If this sounds familiar and you need help getting moving, then perhaps seeing an exercise physiologist is a good start. ⁠
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Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university-qualified allied health professionals. They specialise in designing and delivering safe and effective exercise interventions for people with chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Services provided by an AEP are also claimable under compensable schemes such as Medicare and covered by most private health insurers. When it comes to the prescription of exercise, they are the most qualified professionals in Australia. ⁠
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Find an AEP near you: https://www.essa.org.au/find-aep/
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17/06/2022

Dean was at Churches of Christ Warwick Aged Care Campus this morning with some ladies from
The Warwick Combined Probus Club. He took them through some exercises focusing on improving balance, general strength, coordination and cognitive function.

Our classes in our Warwick clinic are very popular and are fantastic for exercising in a social setting. Get in touch to see what classes we have available and how they might help!

26/05/2022

Some of our Exercise Right for Active Aging participants in their group session with Dean in Warwick this morning.

Everyone has an individualised program to address their individual goals. Everyone here moves for a a different reason which is what we’re aiming to highlight this Exercise Right Week 🏋🏻‍♀️🧠🫀🫁

23/05/2022

It’s Exercise Right Week!! 🏋🏻‍♀️

There’s so many benefits to exercise. Why don’t you come in and see??

04/03/2022

Go Harry!! Whether in your home, the gym or the pool our EPs are happy to do what works for you.

02/03/2022

Our Exercise Right for Active Ageing (ERAA) classes are underway in Warwick and our participants are loving it! 🏋🏻‍♀️

These classes are for over 65s and are taken by a University qualified, Accredited Exercise Physiologists. Intake for these heavily subsidised exercise classes closes on Friday, 18th March so get in quickly!

Contact us on 0491171145 for more information or to book in for an initial session.

11/02/2022

It’s never too late to get moving! 🏋🏻‍♀️

There are lots of reasons exercise is invaluable in our senior years. Now, research has shown that it's also a powerful tool to help prevent our immune systems from declining as we age. ⁠
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Researchers followed 125 long-distance cyclists (some in their 80s) and found they had the immune systems of 20-year-olds! ⁠
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"The immune system declines by about 2-3% a year from our 20s, which is why older people are more susceptible to infections, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and, potentially, cancer. Because the cyclists have the immune system of a 20-year-old rather than a 70- or 80-year-old, it means they have added protection against all these issues." - co-author of the research, Prof Janet Lord. ⁠
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Remember, it's never too late to get moving!

12/01/2022

Accredited Exercise Physiologists are evidence based Allied Health professionals and are experts in movement 🏋️‍♀️🧠🧑‍🦽 Practitioners like ours can help with:
✅ Chronic disease management
✅ Heart conditions
✅ Falls prevention
✅ Diabetes management
✅ NDIS
✅ High blood pressure
✅ Women's health including pre- and post-natal exercise
✅ Stroke rehabilitation
✅ Surgery rehab and prehab
✅ COPD
✅ Mental health
✅ Management of Dementia
✅ Independent living
✅ Arthritis and pain management
✅ Injury rehabilitation
✅ Strength and conditioning
✅ And so much more!

If you want to make a change to your health in the new year, see how an Exercise Physiologist can help.

31/12/2021

It all started in January this year with the three of us and a bare room! Thank you to everyone for supporting us during our first year. We are so pleased to have met and helped so many people in and around the Darling and Southern Downs.

We hope you all have a great New Year and hope to see you in 2022! 🥳

06/12/2021

Our Director and Practice Manager, Tess, spoke with the Warwick City Probus Club last month to let them know about Exercise Physiology and the benefits of exercise for healthy aging.

The presentation covered what Exercise Physiology is and where it fits on the spectrum of Allied Health, how exercise can reduce the risk of common causes of death and how exercise can positively impact heart health, a group of major chronic health conditions especially prevalent in the Darling Downs region.

We can't wait until the new year where many of the Probus Club members will join us in our Exercise Right for Active Aging (ERAA) group classes and learn how to age actively, safely and healthily!