Exercise
Physiology

An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a healthcare and fitness professional who specialises in using exercise as a tool for health improvement. Although EPs can begin seeing clients in the acute stages of an injury or condition, they are typically involved in the longer-term management and improvement in overall health. Through focusing on the goal of enhancing the quality of every-day life, exercise physiologists play an important role in the effective health journey both physically and mentally.

Frequency of sessions are dependent on the clinical need of the person but generally range from 1 to 3 consultations per week. EPs can see most funding types including DVA, Medicare, NDIS, Private, Return to work, Insurance and third-party group-based clients.

Exercise Physiologists can be responsible for:

• Conducting initial health and fitness assessments
• Managing acute injuries 
• Managing chronic illness and disease 
• Managing disabilities 
• Rehabilitation – pre- and post-surgery (such as knee, hip, back, shoulder surgeries)
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Stroke recovery
• Weight management 
• Health promotion 
• Functional and work capacity assessments 

Exercise physiologists can see a wide range of clientele, which may include: 

• Children and adolescents
• Adults
• The Elderly
• People with disabilities 
• Athletic populations
• Groups and teams
• Cancer patients / survivors

The types of injuries and conditions Exercise Physiologists can work with can include:

• Healthy populations
• Chronic diseases and pain (such as spondylosis, COPD, arthritis)
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Acute injuries
• Mental health
• Metabolic conditions (such as Diabetes)
• Cardiac conditions
• Stroke
• Cancer patients / survivors