What is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise Physiologists specialise in helping people to get moving safely and confidently with a plan tailored to specific motivations, goals and ambitions. The fundamental aim is to reduce symptoms, improve function, and enhance quality of life through positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.

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How does Exercise Physiology differ from Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists both utilise physical activity to support individuals in preventing, managing, or recovering from illness or injury, while also encouraging healthier lifestyles.

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Despite this shared goal, their approaches differ. Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic treatment for a variety of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

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At Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy, all our physios also specialise in Aquatic Physiotherapy, and their individual speciality areas.

 

In contrast, Exercise Physiologists focus on designing exercise programs aimed at improving strength and functional capacity across a broad spectrum of health conditions. Their work emphasises exercise-based treatment combined with education on health, physical activity, and behavioral lifestyle changes.

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At Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy, our Exercise Physiologist, is going to leave the pool to the physios, and focus on land-based exercises and advice.

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Conditions of focus:

• Musculoskeletal

• Chronic pain

• Orthopaedic

• Pre- and Post-surgery Cardiometabolic

• Metabolic Syndrome

• Diabetes

• Neuromuscular

• CVA (stroke)

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Mental Health

• Depression and Anxiety
   

Services:

• Private consultations

• 1:1 Exercise Sessions with tailored programs

• Group Exercise Classes

• Falls Prevention

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FAQS

Do you accept the GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (formerly EPC)?

Yes. Talk to your GP to see if this is available to you and provided you haven’t used all your available sessions for other Allied Health providers, you may have up to 5 sessions to use with an Exercise Physiologist. Full payment is required at the time of your appointment and rebates will be processed via Medicare Online. If eligible, will be deposited into the bank account you have registered with Medicare.

 

Do you accept the Type 2 Diabetes Management Plans?

Yes. If you have a Type 2 Diabetes Management Plan, you can access an Initial Consultation and up to 8 Group Sessions with an Exercise Physiologist. Full payment is required at the time of your appointment/session and rebates will be processed via Medicare Online. If eligible, will be deposited into the bank account you have registered with Medicare.