Exercise Physiology studies how physical activity affects the body and plays an important role in promoting health and well-being. Some of the key roles of an Exercise Physiologist include conducting assessments, designing personalised exercise programs, monitoring progress, injury rehabilitation and prevention, management of chronic conditions, and provide education.
Personalised programs
Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle can be challenging, and when it comes to exercise, one program does not fit all. One of the greatest advantages of exercise physiology is the individualization of exercise programs. An exercise physiologist will assess various components, including medical history, fitness level and history, personal preferences, and functional capacity. From this, they will design a personalised exercise program that is safe and effective. To ensure effective and long-lasting results, exercise physiologists also provide education to aid in better understanding of how the body works, the importance of exercise and achieving self-efficacy for lifelong health and wellness.
Injury prevention and rehabilitation
By understanding how the body moves, exercise physiologists can assess for and identify potential risks and implement exercises to strengthen vulnerable areas. Following an injury, exercise physiologists can create rehabilitation programs to promote recovery specific to your needs and how your body moves. These programs also promote long term improvements and further injury prevention. If you don’t have an injury, exercise physiologists can implement programs for general health and injury prevention. By assessing how you move, they can identify potential risks or movement deficiencies and create a personalised program to strengthen those areas.
Chronic condition management
Exercise physiology offers valuable insights into managing chronic diseases. Whether it be diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or a neurological condition, exercise programs can be tailored to improve specific symptoms including improving cardiovascular health, regulating blood sugar levels and improving overall quality of life. Exercise physiologists work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive, individualised care plan is implemented to manage chronic conditions.
Mental health
During exercise, endorphins are released. Endorphins are hormones that can decrease
stress, alleviate pain, improve mood, and enhance sense of well-being, they are happy
hormones. Completing regular exercise can reduce symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety. Completing supervised exercise sessions also allows for social interaction for those who may otherwise be isolated, as well as the opportunity to build meaningful
relationships. As exercise physiology is about personalised plans, a large part is getting to know clients. What they like and don’t like, what areas need strengthening, and other
factors that may be influencing their health and well-being. To provide the best care, exercise physiologists need to know you, and to do that, meaningful relationships need to be made. Exercise sessions can also be delivered as group sessions. Group sessions allow for further social interaction with other group members, providing the opportunity for further healthy relationships to be built.
See an Exercise Physiologist
Exercise physiology can lead to multiple benefits. Whether its increasing overall strength, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, rehabilitating an injury, improving mental health, or managing chronic conditions, Exercise physiologists can create a personalised exercise program for you. If you are wanting to know more about how Exercise Physiology can benefit your health, book in to see one of our highly trained Exercise Physiologists at Urban Health HQ today. You can make an appointment at our Ellenbrook clinic today by calling 0411563391 or email admin@urbanhealthhq.com.au
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