Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologists join inspire team - 3 QUALIFIED and REGISTERED Exercise Physiologists currently work with INSPIRE (Emma, Ian & Brendan).

• Allied Health Service relating to Health Care Plans from physician - referrals required.
• Allied health services for Workcover patients available - referral required.

Suffering from a chronic illness or disease such as DIABETES, ARTHRITIS or Heart Disease? Ask your physician if you qualify for allied health service which could see you benefiting from seeing our Exercise Physiologist.

Exercise Physiology professionals strengthen inspire health team

Specialized health care options at inspire

What is an Exercise Physiologist?  The term “Exercise Physiologist” (EP) describes professionals from within the field of exercise science who have specialised into either health and fitness or exercise rehabilitation streams. EP’s use exercise as therapy to treat chronic & complex conditions based on scientific evidence and medical research.

An Exercise Physiologist is ideally suited to   providing professional services in the area of exercise as treatment for physical rehabilitation, as a strategy for disease prevention and part of a plan to establish and sustain  functional independence.

Q&A

Q)How can our Exercise Physiologists help your patient? Via the Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPCP) initiative as part of the management of complex & chronic conditions.

A)Patients with:

Cardio-respiratory illness: Can benefit from physical activity sessions in order to strengthen heart & lung function. Inspire has equipment which assists patrons to accurately monitor their heart rate during activity sessions using POLAR Heart Rate technology.

Diabetes: Exercise can enhance blood glucose control over time (especially progressive resistance training), produce more active muscles, which use more glucose, keeping blood glucose levels in control. The development of lean muscle mass will also increase glucose uptake.

Arthritis & Osteoporosis:Arthritis primarily affects the joints and can have a negative affect on our muscles, bones and other parts of our body. Participation in  regular physical activity will help: keep joints mobile and flexible, improve muscle strength, improve & maintain bone strength, improve balance, improve and maintain ability to perform everyday tasks and improve overall physical and mental well-being.

Q)  What is the difference between an    Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapist?

A)An Exercise Physiologist focusses on exercise prescription with an emphasis on exercise type, intensity, duration and frequency with special needs patients.  Physical activity is used to prevent against disease and illness. Exercise Physiologist consult with Physiotherapist in order to provide continued patient care post acute phase treatment.

PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapists deal with the management of acute injuries predominantly musculoskeletal in nature.

The specific programs we design will have an impact on patient pathology.

Inspire Exercise Physiologists areaccredited with the Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS).

Ian is also accredited to  provide services to Work Cover clients. Exercise Physiology can be used to help patients with reoccurring muscle soreness and injuries.  Specific work conditioning programs task specific in nature aimed at “self management” of the patients condition.

How we can help patients 

Exercise physiologist specialise in:

•   Prescribing exercise in the form of cardiovascular training, strength and conditioning, muscle and spinal stabilisation, posture correction, flexibility and functional conditioning exercises.  Exercise can be prescribed as a therapeutic intervention and has been scientifically proven to have a positive impact on pathology. 

How the service is supplied

Consultation structure:

• All consultation sessions are 30 minutes
• Disease/injury specific patient pathway.
• Progress reports and recommendations provided to General Practitioner (GP) and client.
• Development of a progressive and achievable physical activity/exercise plan

Our Exercise Physiologists aims are to design, apply and evaluate individualized exercise  programs for the purpose of improving health, fitness and quality of life for our clients and seek to prevent disease and injury and restore function in persons with disease or injury.

Exercise physiologists design, apply and evaluate programs for:

Rehabilitation

• Cardio-respiratory disease or associated risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease
• Diabetes and metabolic syndromes such as obesity
• Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Back pain
• Chronic pain

Prevention of Injury

• Protect clients’ body from re-injury
• Improve posture and body mechanics
• Prevention of injury though improved biomechanics
• Assessment of muscle weakness and imbalances
• Prevent and manage disease without or reduced medication

Physical conditioning

• Tone and alter body shape
• Improve general fitness and strength
• Improve lifestyle and healthy living
• Enhance physical or sport performance
• Increase energy levels and functional strength
• Control body weight

Consultation fees:

All consultations sessions are 30 minutes and are bulk billed (no out of pocket expenses) if you have a Care Plan developed by your physician.

Inspire’s commitment to health and well-being

Inspire Exercise Physiologists will help and educate people to improve short-term and long-term health.

Inspire will provide practical “Tips” to help patients stick with their physical activity plans. Take home inspire education handouts.

Our Patients will receive practical advice relating to safe and effective exercise technique. Demonstrations and practice will be included by our Exercise Physiologists.

Inspire Exercise Physiologists physical conditioning programs are aimed at “self management” of the patients condition and long-term health and wellness.