Exercise Physiologist
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) are 4 year university-qualified Allied Health professionals, recognised by Medicare.
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They experts in the prescription of exercise for treating and managing health conditions, from back pain to cancer.
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AEPs support individuals with chronic and complex health conditions, injuries, and disabilities to find the best exercises for their condition, ability, and health goals.
How Does Exercise Physiology Work?
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Appointments with an Exercise Physiologist generally involve an initial assessment to help determine your needs and goals
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A tailored exercise plan is then developed and shown.
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After the first session, ongoing support and follow ups for progressions are provided.
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Sessions with an Exercise Physiologist are provided in a one-on-one setting, in a group class or even online anywhere around the world!
What’s the Difference Between an Exercise Physiologist and a Physiotherapist?
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There is a lot of overlap between Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists and they both play an important role in a person's recovery.
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In general most individuals will see a physio first for the initial treatment and basic exercises to start loading the injured area, they may also use a number of different treatment modalities to assist in pain reduction (such as massage, dry needling etc)
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As recovery continues, the Exercise Physiologist joins in to provide progressions to the initial exercises to work towards your goals - whether that's getting back to the gym, a particular sport or being able to get down and play with the kids.
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Ultimately it depends on where you go and what services are available. Some Exercises Physiologists and Physiotherapist have what is known as an "extended Scope of Practice" which allows them to perform more services.
Exercise Physiologist Services
Exercise Physiologist can treat many common health conditions, such as
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Musculoskeletal injuries
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Diabetes
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Heart disease
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Chronic pain
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Post-surgery
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Workplace injuries,
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Cancer
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Multiple Sclerosis
Do I Need a Referral to See an Exercise Physiologist?
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You do not need a referral, you can just book in and attend!​
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We have on the spot claiming with HICAPS for Private Health Insurance with extras cover.
Click here for more information about claiming with Private Health Insurance.
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A referral and prior approval maybe required if you're wanting to attend under a thrid party compensation scheme such as Medicare. Please click each of the links below for specific information about each compensation scheme
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CDM (EPC)
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Type 2 diabetes program
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