Exercise Physiology

Exercise-based services that include health and physical activity education, advice and support, and lifestyle modification to achieve your health goals.

When should I see an Exercise Physiologist?

There are a wide range of reasons why a person may benefit from consulting an accredited exercise physiologist. These include:

  • Strength and conditioning in the context of your disability

  • Metabolic disease

  • Pulmonary disease

  • Neurological disease

  • Musculoskeletal disease (including arthritis, osteoporosis/osteopenia, acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal issues)

  • Depression, schizophrenia, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

What services do Exercise Physiologists Provide?

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of intervention options to assist our participants to achieve their goals. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Prescription of tailored exercise programs

  • Behavioural coaching

  • Health education

  • Exercise counselling

  • Capacity building

Exercise Physiology and the NDIS

Exercise Physiology is included in the Improved Daily Living Skills Category in addition to the Improved Health and Wellbeing Category, creating more opportunity for choice and control for NDIS participants. This allows MyRecovery participants to maximise the funding available in their plan with maximum return for benefit.

Our exercise physiologist works closely with each participant to create a tailored approach to achieving their goals, including to:

  • Prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury

  • Assist in restoring you to your optimal physical function

  • Assist in restoring your health and wellness