Exercise Physiologist Penrith
Exercise Physiologist Penrith
Sydney Muscle & Joint Clinic in Penrith is an evidence based practice where accredited exercise physiologists manage all musculoskeletal and respiratory injuries, conditions and diseases. These include low back pain, back pain with sciatica, neck pain and headaches, knee and hip osteoarthritis, hip pain and stiffness, hip bursitis, knee pain, ACL rehabilitation, COPD and other respiratory illnesses. Our accredited exercise physiology approach is one that utilises best practice guidelines to ensure you get the very best assessment, diagnosis and impairment based treatments.
What is an accredited exercise physiologist?
An accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) is an expert in the delivery of exercise and movement interventions in the management of injury. At Sydney Muscle & Joint Clinic Penrith our accredited exercise physiologists excel in exercise management of all musculoskeletal injury, workplace injury and numerous chronic conditions such as COPD, diabetes and obesity.
For an accredited exercise physiologist to practice, they must complete a 4-year bachelor degree from a National University Course Accredited Program. They must also work under the code of ethics and complete continuing professional development.
The aims of exercise physiology interventions, such as education and advice, strength, endurance and mobility exercises, are to prevent or manage acute and chronic conditions, injuries or disease. These interventions are primarily exercise-based and include guideline-based and evidence-based management.
What focus areas do our accredited exercise physiologists in Penrith have?
Our accredited exercise physiologist's have a greater focus on injury management rather than performance enhancement in sport, we also manage work-related injuries (SIRA-approved), DVA and we accept GP referred EPC medicare appointments. Our exercise physiology approach has a strong focus in:
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Cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia
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Pulmonary disease, including COPD
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Metabolic disease, especially diabetes and obesity
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Musculoskeletal disease including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia and all acute or chronic musculoskeletal issues.
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Mental health, including depression and anxiety
We are SIRA approved accredited exercise physiologists
Our accredited exercise physiologist's have undergone further certification to be SIRA-approved and can manage all work-related (workcover) injuries and return to work capacity building. As described by SIRA, our accredited exercise physiologists prescribe functional exercise for the purpose of increasing a worker’s capacity for employment. They also provide guidance to assist workers transition to a self-managed exercise program.