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This week we celebrate General Practitioners

As a leading national allied health provider, we at Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation acknowledge and value the significant role that General Practitioners have in positively impacting individuals’ health.

Exercise for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

There is significant evidence about the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. As Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) becomes more recognised and diagnosed, our understanding of the effects of exercise on this condition is expanding – and creating a positive therapeutic option for people with PTSD.

Lifting with a Flexed Spine

High-quality scientific research has effectively disapproved the narrative that when lifting from the floor, a neutral or straight spine should be maintained.

Observing Spine Surgery at NeuroSpine Institute

We recently got the opportunity to spend the afternoon with NeuroSpine Institute Spine Surgeon, Dr Greg Cunningham and his surgical team at St John of God Hospital.

Empowerment Through Exercise: The Empirical Evidence

At Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation, we utilise a contemporary and evidence-based approach to health care, which centres around enhancing our clients’ confidence in their health.

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation Becomes Signatory to Equally Well

We are thrilled to announce that we have recently committed to becoming a supporter of Equally Well, joining them in their mission to ‘make the physical health of people living with mental illness a priority’.

The Pain Management Guidebook: Our Latest Launch!

We are excited to roll out the Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation Pain Management Guidebook! We place significant value on the importance of assisting those afflicted with chronic pain to achieve effective self-management, and this contemporary, evidence-based resource provides the tools and skills to do so in a sustainable manner.

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.

Physical Activity, Depression and Inflammation

Physical activity is commonly prescribed for the prevention and treatment of depression. While an abundance of research has consistently outlined the improvements that physical activity has on psychological symptoms, the specifics around what facilitates these improvements on a cellular level remain unanswere

Our Way of Saying Thanks this Festive Season

In light of the unprecedented events that 2020 brought with it, Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation decided to eschew the usual gifts and celebratory events that would mark our holiday season, and instead donate the funds that we would have used to a worthy charitable cause.