What Is Clinical Exercise Physiology?
Clinical Exercise Physiology is a field of healthcare that uses tailored clinical exercise programmes to manage and improve chronic health conditions. Clinical exercise physiologists design and coach tailored exercise programmes to help people of all ages.
Conditions people have that may benefit from working with a Clinical Exercise Physiologist include:
- Cardiovascular disease: Exercise programs to improve heart health, manage blood pressure, and reduce heart disease risk.
- Diabetes management: Training to control blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and manage diabetes.
- Musculoskeletal conditions: Rehab-focused clinical exercise to reduce pain, improve mobility, and build strength for conditions like arthritis, back pain, or joint replacements.
- Obesity and weight management: Exercise to support weight loss, increase activity, and promote sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Chronic respiratory conditions: Specialised clinical exercise to improve lung capacity, stamina, and quality of life for conditions like COPD.
- Neurological disorders: Targeted clinical exercise for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis to improve balance and function.
- Post-surgery rehabilitation: Clinical exercise to aid recovery, restoring mobility, strength, and function after surgery or injury.
What do Clinical Exercise Physiologists Do?
The main responsibilities of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in their roles include:
- Assessment: Clinical Exercise Physiologists conduct a range of assessments and will identify the tests most relevant to your condition. After a period of time of working with you, they will repeat these measures to see if you are improving as expected.
- Prescribe exercise: They design tailored clinical exercise programmes with exercises to manage your specific condition while improving strength, stamina, mobility, coordination and balance.
- Educate and inspire: Outside of the core exercise programme, Clinical Exercise Physiologists provide education and ongoing support to enhance your well-being and help you stay accountable.
How We Can Help with Clinical Exercise
Our Exercise Physiologist team are experienced in working with people to improve their strength, fitness and mobility while managing and improving their health conditions.
Our process:
- A comprehensive consultation: The process begins with an initial consultation and thorough movement assessment so that we can fully understand your medical history and how your current symptoms affect your daily life.
- A customised exercise program: Based on the assessment, your Exercise Physiologist will design a bespoke, engaging clinical exercise programme that incorporates a combination of the recommended types of exercise for your condition and your additional fitness goals.
- Ongoing weekly sessions: Each week, you will have one or more live one-hour sessions with your clinical exercise physiologist, who will visit your home or coach you online depending on your preference.
- Home exercise support: Outside of your sessions, you will receive an individualised home exercise plan. Your Exercise Physiologist will provide encouragement, accountability and support to help you stay on track.
Ready to improve your health with clinical exercise? Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and start your path to a healthier, happier life.
