EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Exercise Physiology

What Is An Exercise Physiologist?

In Australia, exercise physiologists are government registered allied health practitioners who complete university training in anatomy, physiology, exercise science to design and implement exercise programs tailored to individual needs.

Our exercise physiologist is accredited through the governing board, Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

What Is Exercise Physiology?

An exercise physiologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in understanding and analyzing the body's physiological responses to physical activity and exercise. They use their knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and exercise science to design and implement exercise programs tailored to individual needs and goals.

The primary role of an exercise physiologist is to promote physical health, improve fitness, and prevent or manage chronic diseases through exercise and physical activity.

Key responsibilities of an exercise physiologist may include:

Assessing a person's fitness level, medical history, and goals to create personalized exercise plans.
Conducting fitness assessments, such as measuring body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility.
Monitoring and evaluating clients' progress and adjusting exercise programs as needed.
Providing guidance on proper exercise techniques to prevent injury and maximize results.
Educating clients about the physiological benefits of exercise and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Working with individuals with various medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and musculoskeletal issues, to develop safe and effective exercise strategies.
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physical therapists, to create comprehensive healthcare plans for patients.
Conducting research in the field of exercise physiology to advance knowledge and improve exercise prescription practices.
Working in various settings, including hospitals, fitness centers, rehabilitation clinics, sports teams, and academic institutions.

Exercise physiologists play a crucial role in helping people improve their overall health, manage chronic conditions, recover from injuries, and enhance athletic performance by using evidence-based exercise science principles.

They are trained to work with individuals of all ages and fitness levels, making them valuable contributors to healthcare and wellness programs.

How Do We Treat?

A typical consultation consists of a thorough history and physical assessment and may utilise AxIT system, giving you precise data.

The AxiT system is next-generation strength testing equipment for assessing every client type. It is the complete objective force plate and hand held dynamometer solutions that enables measurement so that we are not guessing!

The technology behind AxIT was previously only been accessible in research labs and elite sports clubs. AxIT helps us to measure strength and power data, identify imbalances from side to side and track how you are progressing on your exercise and rehabilitation journey toward your goals.

AxIT is for EVERY BODY!

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Rehabilitation: We use the data from the AxIT system to design rehabilitation programs that result in more specific and targeted programming. This results in more efficient and specific rehabilitation outcomes.

Performance: The AxIT System allows us to measure relevant, actionable data about your strength, power and physical capacity that enables us to use the information you need to create a truly individualised training program.

Pain: Where pain is coming from weaknesses identified by your treating practitioner, our Exercise physiologist can test and create specific programs to get the strength where you need it to work with your manual therapist to reduce the pain long term.

Exercise Physiology is claimable by Private Health Insurance, you will need to check your individual Health Insurance to check if you are covered as part of your extras. You can also get a referral from your GP, if they deem you eligible, to get part of your appointment reimbursed by Medicare.