Why see an exercise physiologist?

Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing or have existing, medical conditions and injuries. The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

There are a wide range of reasons why a person may benefit from consulting an accredited exercise physiologist. These include chronic disease management referrals after diagnosis of a range of conditions including:

• Cardiovascular disease

• Pulmonary disease

• Metabolic disease- including pre-diabetes and diabetes

• Neurological disease

• Musculoskeletal disease (including arthritis, osteoporosis/osteopenia, acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal issues)

• Depression and other mental health conditions

• Cancer

• Chronic Pain

Accredited exercise physiologists may also assist with:

• Assessments of functional capacity

• Advice on lifestyle modification to improve health status

• Exercise prescriptions for strength and function improvement pre-and post-surgery

• Workplace assessments.

• NDIS

What services do exercise physiologists provide?

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling, NDIS and physical rehabilitation. Services include the prescription of tailored exercise programs, promoting leisure-time and incidental activity, and counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours. This will include an assessment to ensure the activity is safe, effective and likely to be maintained in the long term.

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