Accredited exercise physiologists are university qualified health professionals.
Our role is to assist you in managing a broad range of health conditions including musculoskeletal, metabolic, neurological, mental health and disability. We aim to help you prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury and help you maintain a level of health and fitness that allows you to complete all your everyday tasks and
recreational activities that you enjoy in your day-to-day life.
Our exercise physiology service emphasizes the use of exercise paired with education as a means of improving your health, managing any health conditions you may have and preventing future disease.
Exercise physiology is a healthcare service that combines exercise science, anatomy and physiology to design and implement exercise programs that are tailored to you and your specific needs.
Our service includes an initial assessment to determine your current fitness level, health status and goals. Our assessment provides us with the details we need to develop a customized exercise program for you. This program is regularly reviewed and modified as you progress, this ensures that you are always making strides towards achieving your goals.
We will also provide you with education on exercise, your health conditions, nutrition and lifestyle modifications which when paired with exercise, lead to better health outcomes.
Exercise physiology will aid you in managing your chronic health conditions such as
diabetes, heart disease, arthritis. It will aid in rehabilitation of injuries and assist you in both pre and post surgical procedures.
Exercise physiology will improve your physical health, help you in managing your weight and plays a great role in managing mental health related symptoms.
Exercise physiology is a service that facilitates the prevention and management of disease and promotes you to engage with more health seeking behaviors that empower you to live a healthy life.
Our exercise physiologists use a comprehensive and scientific approach to exercise
physiology, utilising current research to inform their treatment plan.
Our exercise physiologists use a client centred approach and take your goals and concerns seriously. We listen to your needs and develop our plans accordingly.
Our commitment to evidence-based practice aims to reduce the risk of further complications and enable our clients to improve their overall health and fitness, athletic performance or effectively manage their health conditions.
Exercise Physiology will be beneficial for the following:
1. If you have any chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease,
arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer or neurodegenerative conditions. Exercise physiology
with assist you in managing your condition and lower the risk of your health condition
progressing.
2. If you are older (65+), improving health related outcomes such as strength,
cardiovascular health and balance will reduce all-cause mortality and facilitate
healthy aging.
3. If you have a disability, exercise physiology can enhance your ability to complete
your activities of daily living, improve your mental health and reduce your risk of
developing chronic conditions.
4. If you’re an athlete, exercise physiology can be used to better prepare you for the
demands of your sport, improve performance and enhance recovery.
5. If you’re healthy and just want to start exercising, exercise physiology can be used to
improve many health-related outcomes that will keep you in good physical and
mental health.
Exercise physiology has many health benefits for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
Exercise physiology can be used to increase muscular strength and endurance, improve flexibility and enhance cardiovascular health.
Exercise physiology will assist in the treatment plan of multiple chronic conditions like
diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Exercise physiology can improve mental health related symptoms such as depression,
stress and anxiety, as well as improving cognitive function.
Get in contact to organize your next session with one of our accredited exercise physiologists!
As accredited EPs most people with private health care can access a rebate for exercise physiology depending on their level of care. If you don’t have private health but do have a chronic medical condition you are eligible for a GP referral (Enhanced Primary Care Plan) which provides 5 rebated consultations. We are also NDIS registered and see DVA clients.