What is exercise physiology and what can it help with?
You may have heard of the term Exercise physiology and Exercise Physiologists, but what does it actually mean and what does it involve. Conveniently Active are the leading local Accredited Exercise Physiologists passionately serving the Central Coast area and below they help to share insights on what exercise physiology entails and most importantly who and how it can help Coasties.
What is exercise physiology?
Exercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise. It is one of the allied health professions, and involves the study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise.
Exercise physiology involves rehabilitation services to help people to recover from a range of conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, depression and cancer.
What is an exercise physiologist?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are University Qualified health professionals who specialise in Exercise for people with sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Exercise Physiologists also assist people with preventative health and lifestyle assistance.
What do exercise physiologists do?
Exercise Physiologists assess, prescribe, deliver and modify exercise according to symptoms and goals presented around particular health conditions.
Exercise Physiologists can help those with:
• Cardiac health issues (eg. Post bypass surgery, stents)
• Metabolic conditions (eg diabetes)
• Respiratory conditions (eg emphysema, COPD)
• Mental health (eg depression, anxiety, bipolar)
• Neurological (eg brain injury, stroke)
• Cancers (eg breast cancer, prostate cancer)
• Musculoskeletal (eg back pain, post knee replacement)
• Kidney disease
• Osteoporosis
• Falls prevention
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
• Women's health (eg pregnancy, PCOS, Menopause
• Various disabilities
• General weight loss and fitness
• many other conditions
The team at Conveniently Active use Exercise in a therapeutic way to improve people's health, wellbeing, mobility and function.
Contact us today and let our team help you to get moving better soon!
Happy Clients
Jenni Hausler
Rhiannon was bright and vibrant which meant it was soooo good going to the Gym each day on a rehabilitation program. Her results were amazing and I thank her for her persistence in getting me back on my feet to now being able to represent Australia in my chosen my sport.
I loved the variety & many changes to my gym sessions that mad each day go by so easy. Rhiannon's' ability to get me motivated of which was the hardest thing - as I required so much help to get through each day.
Rhiannon's' ability to get me motivated of which was the hardest thing - as I required so much help to get through each day.
Bill McGuinlay
I am a Service Veteran who has had a lower back and posture problem for several years now. My GP referred me to Rhiannon of Conveniently Active twelve months ago and I have been seeing her regularly in this time.
The knowledge and experience she has in treating the underlying causes of problems and then prescribing the necessary physical exercises has seen a remarkable improvement in my condition.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Rhiannon to anyone who may require similar treatment both for her methods and caring manner in which she treats her clients.
Wendy
Hi, my name is Wendy and I am writing this testimonial for myself and my younger sister, Kristie who has a disability. A few days before the 29th June 2018, my doctor made an appointment for myself and Kristie and said we 'had to go'. At the beginning, i was not sure if I really wanted to begin a weight loss journey or even increase my bodily movement. After visiting Rhiannon on the 29th, I figured that I would do the core exercises and stretches given to me, but that they would not do much at all. Fast forward two months and after at the next appointment with Rhiannon, Kristie and myself had lost two centimeters and two kilos. This was GREAT news for both of us. This was the start of my weight loss journey and the start of a new lifestyle. Kristie and I both walk every morning before food and do our exercises most evenings. With the ongoing support and assistance from Rhiannon, I have lost 14 kilos to date and 5 centimeters. Kristie has lost 14 centimeters and 6 kilos. We will be continuing to visit Rhiannon in the following year, with mum and will be updating this testimonial every so often. We cannot thank Rhiannon enough for her help and support and recommend her services to as many people as possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.