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▪️ARTICLE OF THE WEEK ▪️
This week’s article is by our Exercise Physiologist, Matt!
This weeks article is “Comparative effectiveness of interventions incorporating physical activity in individuals with comorbid low back pain and depressive symptoms: a systematic review with network meta-analysis.” Chronic low back pain and depressive symptoms often occur together — and they can reinforce each other. This review found that yoga combined with education showed the most promising results, particularly for improving depressive symptoms, while also helping pain and disability.
The big takeaway: managing chronic back pain with low mood likely needs more than just “core exercises” or medication alone. A multimodal approach — movement, education, psychological strategies, and individualised care — is key.
Important note: the evidence was low to very low certainty, so these findings are promising, but not definitive.
09/07/2026
🌷WELCOME EZEKIEL🌷
Vision Health would like to welcome Ezekiel to our Exercise Physiology team!
Ezekiel is a new graduate Clinical Exercise Physiologist from the University of Southern Queensland. He is excited to share and grow his passion and knowledge of exercise physiology with the community. Growing up he enjoyed attending a mix of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA classes. From this he began to develop a strong interest in health and exercise to improve his fitness through self-learning and practicing strength and conditioning exercises in the gym.
This interest expanded into formal studying after discovering exercise physiology through meeting practitioners who helped successfully treat his own work-related injury. Ezekiel believes that consistent physical activity and individualised exercise is an essential part in improving quality of life, supporting well-being, managing chronic conditions, and injury rehabilitation. Ezekiel is committed to helping clients feel safe, supported, educated, and empowered with managing their conditions and goals.
Ezekiel has a strong drive in furthering his skills and experience across all domains and is particularly interested in working with individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Outside of the clinic, Ezekiel enjoys consistent exercise in the gym, finding new outdoor walking trails to explore with friends, and spending quality time with family, friends, and his dog Roxas.
Be sure to say hello and introduce yourself when you see him in the clinic!
08/07/2026
🩷Tomorrow is one of our favourite charity events of the year! 🧸💤
Tomorrow, Thursday 09th July, the Vision Health team will be swapping our uniforms for our comfiest PJs as we take part in Pyjama Day!
Pyjama Day helps raise awareness and much-needed funds for children in foster care, giving them the opportunity to build brighter futures through learning, life skills and mentoring.
If you’re visiting us on Thursday, don’t be surprised to see us in our pyjamas! We’d love your support.
🩷 Donate online here: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/VisionHealth13013
🩷 Or pop your spare change into our donation box at reception, which will be available throughout the entire month of July.
Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.
Thank you for helping us support such an incredible cause! 🩷
🔸EXERCISE OF THE WEEK 🔸
This weeks Exercise by our Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist, Kirsten is a Flex bar Oscillation!
Flex bar oscillation training uses controlled vibrations to challenge your muscles in a unique way. The rapid vibration provides sensory feedback to the brain, which assists in waking up dormant pathways, making it a valuable tool for motor recovery. The exercise is also beneficial in developing neuromuscular control, grip, & forearm strength, as well as joint stability. It’s a simple yet effective exercise for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and enhancing overall movement quality.
Progression: use a heavier resisted flex bar (Green = medium / Blue = heavy).
▪️ARTICLE OF THE WEEK ▪️
This weeks article of the week is by our Exercise Physiologist, Cybele!
If you think HYROX is just about being fit, the literature says otherwise!
A recent performance review broke down what actually separates the best from the rest, and the biggest takeaway? Your VO2Max gets you into the race, but your ability to keep producing under fatigue determines how you finish.
Key findings:
▪️ VO₂max accounts for 68% of performance variation.
▪️ Elite athletes spend ~80% of the race in hard or very hard heart rate zones.
▪️ Blood lactate peaks around 8.5 mmol/L during stations, highlighting the importance of anaerobic fitness.
▪️ Once aerobic fitness is matched, local muscular endurance (think wall balls & lunges) and maximal strength (sled push/pull) become the difference-makers.
So where should you focus your training?
▪️ Build a strong aerobic base first.
▪️ Develop local muscular endurance—not just maximal strength.
▪️ Train strength and conditioning together every week.
▪️ Pace the race intelligently: protect your run pace and stay efficient through the stations.
HYROX rewards the athlete who can run fast, recover quickly, and keep moving when everything starts to burn. Train like a hybrid athlete, not just a runner or a lifter.
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