What is Exercise Physiology?
Exercise physiologists study the impact that exercise has on the body, the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease, support optimal health and aid in recovery.
We believe exercise is medicine and prescribe exercise to treat and/or prevent health conditions and injuries in the same way a doctor might prescribe medication. Our appointments include a thorough subjective and objective assessment so that our education, exercise delivery, and support is tailored to you and your goals – whether that is at the gym, finding a suitable class environment and/or at home.
Exercise Physiologists prescribe exercise to support:
- injury rehabilitation
- rehabilitation after surgery (e.g. following mastectomy)
- bone mineral density loss and/or prevention
- managing invisible illnesses & chronic conditions (EDS/hyper-mobility, POTS, long covid, CFS/ME or fibromyalgia)
- optimising sports and performance
At Sound CBR, our Exercise Physiologists have a special interest and extra training in treating Women’s Health conditions including:
- exercising during the different stages of pregnancy
- embarking on postpartum fitness
- navigating returning to exercise with pelvic floor concerns (including stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, weakness and/or hypertonicity)
- managing Endometriosis and/or PCOS through movement therapy and lifestyle changes
- embracing the changes of menopause, including bone mineral density loss and management of symptoms
- managing an invisible illness, such as EDS, POTS or fibromyalgia
- during and after treatments for cancer
What to expect at your first appointment with our Exercise Physiologists?
The initial consultation is a 1-hour appointment where the Exercise Physiologist will take a detailed history of your concerns and/or goals as well as all relevant history and activity habits. If attending for women’s health conditions, you will be asked relevant questions regarding bladder, bowel, sexual intercourse, and gynaecological/obstetric history. When attending an Exercise Physiology appointment, we ask that you wear comfortable clothing you can move well in so that you are unrestricted during a personalised movement assessment.
We will come up with a plan together, with review appointments, home programs, and/or small group classes providing a combination of support for your movement and health goals.
Do I need a referral to see an Exercise Physiologist?
No, a referral is not needed.
Medicare rebates are available if eligible for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) assistance. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition and require complex care, your GP can provide you with this referral form.
Exercise Physiology treatment rebates are available through most private health insurance funds. We support this and have HICAPS facilities to claim this rebate.