Exercise Physiology

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 assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness.

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.

Conditions that benefit from Exercise Physiology include:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Pulmonary conditions (COPD, Asthma)
• Metabolic conditions (Diabetes)
• Neurological conditions (Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MS)
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Mental health conditions
• Cancer

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