Exercise Physiology
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs)
AEPs are university qualified Allied Health Professionals who specialise in the prescription of evidence-based exercise interventions to optimise client health outcomes.
AEPs assist a broad range of populations, from those at increased risk of developing health conditions, through to those with chronic, complex conditions.
AEPs take a person-centred approach, working in partnership with clients to support them in achieving their personal health goals.
Role of Exercise PhysiologistsÂ
- Improve your health and quality of life
- Prevent and manage your complex health conditions
- Determine your capacities for daily / work activities.
- Adapt physical activity, and exercise to your needs
- Facilitate your recovery and maximise your independence.
- Provide personalised lifestyle and physical activity education
- Empower you to self-manage your health conditions
Conditions treated by AEPs
Cardiovascular
- Cardiac Events
- Cardiac Surgery / Transplant
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Stroke (CVA / TIA)
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Respiratory / Pulmonary
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Sleep apnoea
Neurological / NeuromuscularÂ
- Aquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke (CVA, TIA)
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Neuropathies
Musculoskeletal
- Arthritis (osteo / rheumatoid),
- Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
- Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Postural conditions
- Orthopaedic
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Metabolic
- Diabetes
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Dyslipidaemia
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
Other
- Cancers
- Kidney Disease
- Mental Health
- Fatigue Syndromes
- Long COVID
- Frailty / Falls Prevention
- Auto Immune Conditions
Chronic Disease Management
Have a chronic medical condition?
Struggling with a long term injury?
At increased risk of heart disease or diabetes?
Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis or arthritis?
Unsure how to manage your conditions?
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists can help!
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation reduces your risk of future cardiac events.
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) provide;
- Individualised clinical assessments
- Personalised, evidence-based programs specific to your needs
- Individual or small group services
- Clinic or home based services
- Subsidised services may be available via the following;
Medicare, Private Health Funds, My Aged Care
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