Exercise physiologists are qualified allied health professionals who specialise in using exercise to help people manage and improve their health, particularly when dealing with chronic conditions, injuries, or disabilities.
Our exercise physiologists see all patients looking to recover their physical strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing with physical exercise, particularly those with chronic conditions or musculoskeletal injuries, or those rehabilitating after cancer treatment.
Among other services, our exercise physiologists can provide:
Regular exercise has far-reaching benefits for everyone, not just those with existing health concerns. You could be in good overall health but may still consider seeing an exercise physiologist just for support in building healthy, sustainable exercise habits. We also often see patients who need help with:
Managing a chronic condition such as:
Recovering from an injury
Living with chronic pain
Improving mental health
Pregnancy and postnatal support
Increasing physical activity
Disability or functional limitations
Our exercise physiologists also run a variety of exercise physiology programs to cater for personal goals and different mobility levels.
No. However, a patient health summary from your GP can assist our exercise physiologist in understanding any current conditions or risks. Medicare rebates may be available for patients with a GP referral as part of a GP chronic disease management plan. Private health insurance rebates may be available for initial assessments and both individual and group sessions.
