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2021: A Retrospective

With 2022 well and truly on the horizon, we take this time to look back on the year that was at Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation.

The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Community

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all Australians in some way, shape or form over the past 15 months. With recurrent restrictions, lockdowns, and border closures, many Australians have again noticed a change in their ability to complete their normal work, recreational pursuits, and activities of daily life.

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation Makes a Home in Tasmania

With our new Hobart office opening in July, the Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation team have been relishing our recent work in the Apple Isle.

Exercise for Post-concussion Syndrome

The integration of a structured exercise program has been found to be a useful tool in helping to manage the varied symptoms of Post-concussion Syndrome.

The Importance of Self-Efficacy in the Context of Pain

A recent study found that improvements in self-efficacy as measured by the Patient Self Efficacy Scale (PSEQ) is associated with reductions in disability despite no significant change in symptoms. Furthermore, there is supporting evidence that higher levels of self-efficacy at baseline are predictive of positive outcomes at long term follow up. So, what does this tell us?

Our New Guidebook on Mental Health & Exercise

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation is excited to announce the roll-out of the Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation Mental Health & Exercise Guidebook, which will accompany our existing library of educational health information within My Health Portal.

Celebrating our Work-iversary… in a Pandemic

Last Friday, the national team finally – and virtually – got together to celebrate our long-awaited 21st birthday.

We’re Official Sponsors of the Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress 2021

As silver sponsors of the upcoming Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress, Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation are beyond proud to throw our support behind this significant event.

The Importance of Routine

While it might seem harmless to let our normal schedules slip during these uncertain times, having a set routine is essential in getting through each day the best we can – something that matters now more than ever.

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation Turns 21 in ‘21!

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation’s story began in 2000 when Director & Exercise Physiologist John McDonald first pursued his dream; a vision of championing physical activity not only as a key foundation of rehabilitation, but at the earliest time in the recovery journey and for as many individuals as possible.