Matt Fernandez

@MFernandez1611

Dad | Chiropractor | Exercise Physiologist | PhD | CQU | Ocean swimmer

Joined September 2017

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Matt Fernandez @MFernandez1611 Nov 30, 2025

Using endurance training principles, a little daily movement with a touch of intensity - scaled for anyone (MSK pain, recreational/elite athletes etc.) - can build momentum. If standard physical activity guidelines don’t fit, this might be worth trying: frontiersin.org/journals/sport…

www.frontiersin.org Frontiers | Bridging the activation gap: a physical activity intensity scale informed by elite... Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of public health, with the World Health Organization's (WHO) PA/sedentary behavior (SB) guidelines recommending a...

Matt Fernandez @MFernandez1611 Feb 8, 2025

Happy to see ‘all the right moves’ featured in the BJSM, highlighting key strategies to encourage physical activity for those dealing with MSK pain. Big thanks to CQU experts @DrKdeLuca2016 @Steph_Alley @RobStanton2 @FabioSerpiello @CorneelVDL

British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) @BJSM_BMJ Feb 7, 2025

🚨 All the right moves 🕺

How can healthcare providers enhance physical activity promotion in patients with musculoskeletal pain? 💪 🤔

See the key strategies ⬇️ #MustRead

NEW #Editorial 👉 bit.ly/40NRvfS

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Matt Fernandez @MFernandez1611 Dec 18, 2022

Despite some study limitations, our SR of physical activity promotion within chiropractic shows that a high percentage of clinicians recognize the importance and are prepared to routinely discuss and/or counsel patients in this public health space.
chiromt.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

link.springer.com Physical activity promotion in chiropractic: a systematic review of clinician-based surveys Chiropractic & Manual Therapies - Physical inactivity is a global health pandemic. Allied healthcare providers, including chiropractors, are well placed to integrate individual physical...

Matt Fernandez @MFernandez1611 Mar 26, 2021

Aussie Chiro’s, a study looking at physical activity guideline knowledge and factors associated with physical activity promotion in clinical practice. We’d love to hear your views with this short 10-minute survey:
redcap.mq.edu.au/surveys/index.…
@french_simon @AusMikeSwain @DrKdeLuca2016

Matt Fernandez @MFernandez1611 Nov 17, 2019

Fantastic weekend launching GLA:D Back Australia - a feasibility study. Chiro/physio leading pt education & exercise, supporting self management @GLAD_Australia @GLAD_Denmark @GLADCanada @AliceKongsted @JesperHoeg @french_simon @MarkHancockPT @DrChrisBarton @anzmusc @MacUniChiro