Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) work closely with medical professionals and other Allied Health Professionals including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Osteopaths to maximise the health outcomes of patients.

They hold a four year equivalent University degree and specialise in the exercise and management for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injuries.

Exercise Physiologists have a strong focus on the prevention of health issues and self-management strategies and work under the scope of using exercise as medicine. The aims of Exercise Physiology sessions are to prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise based and include health and physical education, advice, support and lifestyle modifications with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

 

What conditions can Exercise Physiologists work with?

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• Cardiovascular (Heart), lung and vascular conditions

• Diabetes and other metabolic conditions

• Chronic back pain

• Healthy ageing

• Neurological conditions including Parkinson’s Diseases, stroke and MS

• Musculoskeletal conditions

• Cancer care

• Kidney disease

• Osteoporosis

• High blood pressure

• Respiratory diseases and COPD

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome

• Physical disabilities

• PTSD

• Depression and other mental illnesses

 

Additional services

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• Assessments of functional capacity

• Advice on lifestyle modification to improve health status

• Exercise prescriptions for strength and function improvement pre- and post-surgery

• Workplace assessments

 

What kind of activities will my Exercise Physiologist prescribe?

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• Cardiovascular fitness

• Muscular endurance exercises

• Balance and stability exercises

• Range of movement and joint mobility exercises

• Strengthening exercises

• Hydrotherapy

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Evidence Based Practice

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Our AEP adopts a multidisciplinary approach to both treat and prevent chronic conditions through symptom management strategies with physical activity. The aim of the sessions you will undertake is to increase functional capacity and improve daily living and quality of life.

 

Referrals & Rebates

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In order to be seen by an Exercise Physiologist, you can be referred by your doctor, specialist or another health professional.

The government now also recognises the need for increased support and treatment for patients who suffer from chronic diseases. AEPs are among the allied health professionals able to provide Medicare services to people with chronic and complex illnesses. The Enhanced Primary Care Plan (ECP) supports the use of AEPs through Medicare. Rebates are also available through the Department of Veteran Affairs and select private health insurers including BUPA, Medibank Private and Police Health (other insurers also cover Exercise Physiology so please check your individual cover).