What is an Exercise Physiologist?
As more people google ‘Exercise Physiologist near me’ it is important to know what an Exercise Physiologist is and understand what to expect when you first arrive for treatment.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
An Exercise Physiologist is an Accredited Allied Health Professional who has spent a minimum of 4 years at university learning about the pathophysiology of disease and injury. As part of this training Exercise Physiologists are taught how to conduct objective health and function measures, provide behavioural change coaching and prescribe exercise as treatment.
Should I see an Exercise Physiologist?
The short answer is, yes. As humans we all move as part of everyday life. Exercise Physiology is fast growing due to the evidence-based benefits of Exercise as Medicine and exercise for treatment of injury and disease. It is important to ensure that you are provided with the correct exercise prescription for your injury, condition or overall health goals so that you have the best opportunity to recover and prosper.
How can I see an Exercise Physiologist:
There are a number of schemes to help people to access affordable Exercise Physiology treatment. These include: Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans, Compensable Schemes (DVA, NDIS, TAC, WorkCover) and Private Health Insurance. If you don’t have access to any of these, that is okay, reach out and we can discuss how to make Exercise Physiology accessible to you.
What should for my first treatment:
You will arrive in clinic to be greeted and shown through to the consult room. From there we will discuss the reason for your visit and go through a number of questions so that we can determine the best treatment path for you. From here we will assess how you move, any weaknesses and other relevant tests. After this you will be shown and coached on a small number of exercises to get your started. You don’t need to worry about breaking a sweat at any of your Exercise Physiology sessions as these are tailored specifically to you (unless that’s your goal of course).