elearning modules for osteopaths to help frontline clinicians understand and determine where the patient is positioned in the exercise rehabilitation continuum, where and how they need to progress through the phases. How to give specific plans and prognoses, and empower the patient to be an active member of their own recovery.

Content Author: Dr. Paul Hermann (Osteopath) and Exercise Scientist

Whilst studying Osteopathy, Paul completed his Master's research studying the ‘Effectiveness of Swiss Ball Training on Lower Back Stability’, before authoring the popular book ‘Effective Swiss Ball Training’. Paul thirst for knowledge, and to find more ways for people to “feel good”, lead him to additionally complete a Master's in Exercise Science.

As a therapist, he has applied this principle to his clinical work with patients. As a lecturer, teaching Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at RMIT and Victoria University, and international presenter he has been able to pass on this principle to many thousands of students and other allied health practitioners and Doctors.

The goal of any exercise rehabilitation program is to safely restore the patient to pre-injury function, to help remove any barriers that may exist that could put the patient at risk of re-injury, and help them build the 'buffers' that will help reduce these risks. In many instances where pre-injury functional capacity is not achievable, the goal becomes maximisation of the best function possible for that patient with their own specific set of circumstances and limitations. It is essential during every phase of their rehabilitation to consider the complete health and well-being of the patient.

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