Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology is an Allied Health service that is performed by an ESSA accredited professional called an Exercise Physiologist. An Exercise Physiologist is a University trained professional who specialises in using exercise to treat and manage a large array of conditions, including sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries, and disabilities. Their knowledge allows them to design and deliver safe and effective exercise programs for all people, based on the practitioner's individual scope. This means you may find a professional who specialises in a specific area/pathology such as; cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, musculoskeletal, metabolic, cancer, kidney, or mental health domains, or you may find practitioners who are more generalised and are able to work broadly across these categories.

Exercise Physiology has been proven to help people of all ages and health status's improve their physical and mental health as well as their quality of life. If you currently suffer from a sub-acute/chronic condition, disability, or injury, it may be worthwhile looking into our services to slow or prevent the decline in your function and health. We will ensure to design and implement a program that suits your needs, wants and current level of ability so that you can achieve your goals in a way that is meaningful to you and create a long lasting change.

If you have a personal or family history of conditions such as Diabetes, Osteoporosis, or Heart conditions, Exercise Physiology can create programs with the purpose of preventing the progression to, or the diagnosis of, these conditions, allowing you to start or continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

If you are in perfect medical health but feel that you could be healthier still, we are equipped to help you achieve your fitness and lifestyle change goals.

Referrals are not always necessary to gain access to this service. Check the Schemes, Funding and Providers section for further information.

Exercise Physiologists can be seen through:

· NDIS funding  

· Private funding  

· Private Health Funds (if eligible) 

· Medicare (if eligible, referral needed) 

· Department of Veterans Affairs (if eligible, referral needed) 

· Workers Compensation