How can an Exercise Physiologists help You?

An Exercise Physiologist can help you

• Reach your health goals in a safe manner
• Assess postural instabilities and prescribe exercises to assist
• Assist in reducing pain from injuries
• Assist in improving your wellness, fitness and health through exercise

What is an Exercise Physiologists?

The term “Exercise Physiologist” describes professionals from within the field of exercise science who have specialised into either health and fitness or exercise rehabilitation streams. As knowledge in the area of physical conditioning and rehabilitation has increased there has been an evolution of specialists in various fields. The development of a specialised area in the field of exercise science has only occurred in recent years.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists have:

• Completed a four year tertiary degree specialising in exercise prescription for health conditions, athletes or rehabilitation
• Registered with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as a member
• Registered with the ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist

This registration as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist allows professionals to consult with clients under the Medicare Enhance Primary Care (Link to Medicare Section of the site) and Department of Veteran Affairs Plans.

For further information on Exercise Physiologists please visit the ESSA website at www.essa.org.au