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Exercise Physiology
Why would you choose an Exercise Physiologist instead of a Personal Trainer?
While some Ex Phys' can also be Personal Trainers... but they're job as an Ex Phys isn't simply to get you fit... or help you lose weight.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are 4-year university qualified allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
AEPs also provide physical activity and behaviour change support for clients with conditions such as; cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, COPD and many more.
So, your Exercise Physiologist is looking at overall physical health with treatments and activities tailored to suit your personal needs, sometimes working with our Podiatrists, Nutritionist and Physios toward a total outcome.
Exercise physiologistS understand the effect that exercise has on the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular and the endocrine (gland and hormone) systems.
They can prescribe a course of exercises for either fitness or rehabilitation, as well as advise on behavioral modification programs and encourage development of healthy habits to help manage medical condition.
Exercise Physiology services are claimable on private health insurance as well as Medicare, DVA, TAC and Workcover.
What can I expect from my Exercise Physiology session?
Initially the Exercise Physiologist will ask about your medical history, including chronic injuries or conditions you may have.
They will also ask you about your current exercise routine and any goals you may have - these may be related to a specific injury or just a lifestyle related goals.
They will then conduct a basic movement screen, looking at how your body is moving. This allows them to prescribe exercises that will benefit you specifically.
What’s the difference between an AEP and Personal Trainer?
An individual can become a Personal Trainer in a matter of days and up to several months, depending on the course they choose, while an Exercise Phys will need to study for 4 years at University including more than 500 hours of supervised placement in a work environment.
Exercise Physiologists specialise in graded exercise therapy and lifestyle interventions for people at risk of developing, or with, existing chronic conditions and complex medical conditions and injuries.... while Personal Trainers tend to specialise in delivery of fitness programs for apparently healthy populations.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Caroline Short
Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith University) Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition (Deakin) Diploma of Clinical Pilates Caroline says her favourite thing about being an Exercise Physiologist, is being able to empower clients... specifically to empower them to manage their own health independently. Caroline discovered Exercise Physiology through a love of sailing. Her dad is a well known sailor and she developed a love of the sport (she has just come back from the J42 World Championships) and that love lead her search for ways to improve her sailing. She became fascinated with using exercise to correct muscle imbalances and left Hobart, headed for the Gold Coast to study Exercise Science. She then came most of the way home to work for a private practice in Melbourne for four years, before finding her way home to Hobart. “I hear all too often that clients are too unfit, old, injured, time poor, self-conscious (the list goes on) to exercise… and I love showing them how simple it is to dramatically improve their health by going for a walk a few times a week and lifting a few weights”.
Megan Reid
Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Exercise Science - UTAS 2011 Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science - Griffith University 2012 Megan is a dedicated exercise physiologist with experience across both clinical and occupational rehabilitation settings. Her passion for helping others stems from personal experience: having once relied on the support of health professionals to navigate her own injuries, she understands firsthand the value of compassionate, evidence-based care. Megan takes a client-centered approach, working closely with individuals to support their recovery, improve their function, and empower them to achieve long-term health outcomes. Outside of work, Megan enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending quality time with her nieces and nephews, sharing her love of the outdoors and inspiring the next generation to stay active and connected with nature.