Exercise Physiologists use exercise to help with the treatment and management of a range of chronic conditions. Our speciality lies in having a comprehensive understanding of the bodies physiology and how to prescribe exercise to help manage long term conditions.

The conditions I am experienced working with include:

Cancer

• For support during or recovery after chemotherapy and endocrine therapy to improve strength, endurance, and overall function.
• To return range of motion and function following radiotherapy or surgery.
• To optimise immune function and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

Neurological conditions

• Functional strength, gait training, balance, coordination, and aerobic training for the management of:
  • Parkinson-plus conditions (Parkinsons, Lewy-body dementia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).
  • Stroke
  • Brain tumours or injuries (ABI and TBI)
  • Multiple Sclerosis

Spinal cord injuries

• Functional strength, power, and aerobic training for complete spinal cord injuries.
• Functional strength, gait training, balance, coordination, and aerobic training for incomplete spinal cord injuries.

Amputations

• Highly individualised training based on amputation location, function, and goals.

Arthritis

• Functional strength, stability, and pain management programming which initially focuses on specialised low load movements for the management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Cardiac and metabolic conditions

• Modified and progressive aerobic and functional strength training for the management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and heart arrhythmias.

Psychosocial and mental health

• Highly individualised training based on function and goals with a focus on enjoyment, motivation, and building independence.

Chronic pain

• Individualised and progressive functional strength, stability, and pain management programming based on movement and dysfunction testing.

As an avid researcher with a love of learning, if you don’t see your condition listed above I am always happy to chat with you, research, and learn more about it to see how this service may be of benefit to you. I can also help point you in the direction of another clinician who would be the best fit.