Exercise Physiology
Whether you're living with a chronic condition, disease, injury or just looking to live a healthier life, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help. Find out how our AEP's can help you Move Better, Live Better today!
What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university qualified allied health professional who can work with you to implement a clinical exercise intervention. They are specialists in the field of exercise and commonly work with people at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries.
The aims of AEP interventions are to prevent or manage chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring your optimal physical function, health and wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support for lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.
PHYSIOTHERAPY VS EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
What's the difference?
Although physiotherapy and exercise physiology share similarities in their practise, they are not the same thing. Both are allied health professionals who have completed a minimum of 4 years' of study at university.
Exercise physiologists primarily treat patients using clinical exercise interventions as their main modality for chronic disease prevention and management, musculoskeletal injuries and weight management. There is a strong focus on health education, behavioural change and self-management concepts. Physiotherapists are health care professionals who assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute injury, disability and pain through physical therapy.
