Exercise Physiology

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The goal of exercise physiology is to have the core muscles operating correctly, as well as to help you reach your physical goals, such as weight loss, rehabilitation from injury or general fitness. Exercise physiologists are professionals that design exercise programs without actually being a personal trainer. Such programs may involve things such as Pilates, gym programs, and home-based exercises. The aim is to improve the client’s range of motion, strength, and functional capacity.

The term “Exercise Physiologist” (EP) describes an exercise specialists who is able to design and deliver exercise programs. They specialise in exercise for rehabilitation, exercise for health and well being, chronic and complex medical conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, work conditioning and increImprovements in sports performance

EPs are trained in preventing the onset of disease through exercise and lifestyle modification, in the treatment of disease, understanding interactions of exercise and pharmacology, managing multiple medical conditions, attending to the risk factor, health education and in providing post-acute exercise rehabilitation – all with a view to produce effective and cost effective solutions.

EPs operate uniquely in the healthcare market in that they deliver exercise programs that also incorporate proven strategies that facilitate long-term behaviour change.

Who is suited to exercise intervention?

A history of sedentary behaviours
Difficultly maintaining motivation and adherence
Physical restrictions or mobility issues
Co-morbid conditions

EPs treat and manage a broad range of conditions

These include a range of commonly preventable health conditions:

Diabetes and Pre Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Musculoskeletal Injury
Arthritis
Obesity
Cancer
Depression
Osteoporosis
Dysmetabolic Syndrome
Back and Neck Pain
Occupational Injury
Chronic Respiratory Disease and Asthma

EPs are located in:

Fitness centres
Private clinics/studios
Hospitals
GP clinics
Allied Health centres eg. Physiotherapy clinics

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Exercise Physiology

Who is suited to exercise intervention?

EPs treat and manage a broad range of conditions

EPs are located in:

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