EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Exercise testing is a key tool used to evaluate health and performance status, and to guide prescriptive exercise programming that supports the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Sports-specific programming is also used to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. A particular area of specialty includes running gait education, the rehabilitation of running-related injuries, and gait retraining.
Graded exercise testing and functional movement assessments are essential in determining the most appropriate exercise programming for each individual. Whether returning to sport after an ACL rehabilitation protocol or managing a chronic condition like Type 2 Diabetes, the human body has a remarkable ability to heal and adapt. Physical loading and regular activity are fundamental to this process. However, if exercises are poorly executed, not suited to the individual, or progressed too quickly, they can negatively impact recovery or contribute to new injuries.
Running is a core component of most sport and fitness programs, yet many individuals exhibit poor biomechanics that place excessive stress on the kinetic chain, leading to injury over time. In addition, many runners follow poorly structured training loads that accelerate the onset of injury. Sound running mechanics and appropriate, progressive load programming are vital for injury prevention and sustained performance.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU:
The origin of musculoskeletal injuries and diseased states are multifactorial. Therefore many factors need to be considered when assessing injury and disease status as well as prescribing appropriate exercises for rehabilitation. Biomechanical factures, e.g. how one loads and moves their kinetic chain through space is one such factor that is imperative to evaluate. Poor movement habits cause and/or exacerbate wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system and may cause joint degradation. Improvement of movement quality not only assists the body in healing, it improves performance.
OPSMC offers Exercise Physiology services at our Olympic Park Campus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No referral is required, however you may be able to get a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Â medicare rebate if you have a chronic medical condition. Please see FAQ below regarding rebates.
- Comfortable clothes to move or exercise in, such as a tracksuit or running gear.
The initial consult is 60 minutes, the program presentation is between 60-90 minutes.
Patients who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs may be eligible for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) rebate through Medicare. (Formerly known as an EPC plan). CDM services and Team Care arrangements (TCA) are arranged by a patient’s G.P. Please discuss your suitability for this plan with your G.P. Present any CDM/TCA plan to your Exercise Physiologist at the time of consultation. A gap fee will apply.
Patients with Private Health Insurance that include ‘Extras Cover’ may be covered for Exercise Physiology services. Please check with your health fund
A physiotherapist has a skill set the exercise physiologist doesn’t possess, and vica versa. A physiotherapist is a diagnostician and is able to perform manipulative therapies. Further, the physiotherapist tends to work in the acute stage management of injury as well as focally in chronic pain. An exercise physiologist performs graded exercise testing to assess health status and presecribes whole body programming for the rehabilitation of injury and improvement of diseased states according to the clients needs. Often the work of an exercise physiologist facilitates that of the physiotherapist.
