Exercise Physiology

Our Exercise Physiologist provides services via private consultations. This allows our health professionals to work closely with the client allowing specific tailored exercise prescription to appropriately treat and manage a health condition, chronic disease or musculoskeletal injury.

At Greater Western Health we use an integration with physiotherapy to achieve optimum results.

Exercise Physiology can cover a broad range of health issues including:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Pulmonary disease
• Metabolic disease
• Neurological disease
• Musculoskeletal disease (including arthritis, osteoporosis/osteopenia, acute and/or chronic musculoskeletal issues)
• Depression and other mental health conditions
• Cancer

Our Exercise Physiologist may also assist with:

• Assessments of functional capacity
• Advice on lifestyle modification to improve health status
• Exercise prescriptions for strength and function improvement pre- and post-surgery
• Workplace assessments.