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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 tertiary trained fitness professionals that design exercise programs to fulfil a client’s requirements. 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 specialist 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 improvements 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. When selecting your EP, ensure that your chosen EP is accredited with the AAESS (Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science). All EPs should have this accreditation.
• A history of sedentary behaviours
• Difficultly maintaining motivation and adherence
• Physical restrictions or mobility issues
• Co-morbid 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
• Fitness centres
• Private clinics/studios
• Hospitals
• GP clinics
• Allied Health centres e.g. Physiotherapy clinics
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