Exercise Physiology

What Is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise Physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for persons at high risk of developing, or with existing chronic and complex medical conditions and injuries, (ESSA). Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s) are registered with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and work as allied health providers. AEP’s are recognised as a compensable service providers by Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, NDIS and private health insurance. Eligible patients can be referred to an AEP under a GP Management Plan and a Team Care Arrangement as well as for individual or group services.

What Conditions Can an AEP Treat?

AEP’s prescribe individualised exercise to help you prevent, treat, or manage your chronic condition or injury. They can help you recover faster from surgery or injury and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of the conditions/injuries that and AEP can help with include:

Diabetes and pre-diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Obesity
Different forms of Cancer
Arthritis and Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Chronic Respiratory disease and asthma
Musculoskeletal injuries
Neuromuscular disease
Depression and mental health conditions

Exercise Physiology at Burleigh Heads Physio

Initial assessment: this includes a 1 on 1 consultation with objective measures
Subsequent consult: once your goals have been identified in your initial assessment your exercise physiologist will prescribe you an individualised exercise program. Such programs could include:
- Gym based exercise
- A home exercise program
- Hydrotherapy
- Pilates and more.
Group Exercise Classes: group classes have a maximum of 4 people so you will be closely supervised by your exercise physiologist and can socialise whist you work out. These group classes are:

Our Exercise Physiology Gurus

Hannah Stacey

Exercise Physiologist

This service is available at the following locations

Burleigh Physiotherapy Centre

Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre

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Exercise Physiology

What Conditions Can an AEP Treat?

Exercise Physiology at Burleigh Heads Physio

Our Exercise Physiology Gurus

Hannah Stacey

Hannah Stacey

This service is available at the following locations

Burleigh Physiotherapy Centre

Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre

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