NP Exercise Physiology

Workplace injury rehabilitation should be holistic in it's approach to allow you to return to a normal home life, independence and to maximize your work function and capacity.

Exercise Physiology supervised rehabilitation programs use an active approach in conjunction with pain education for pain management. Each individual has an individualized injury rehabilitation program as no one person is the same regardless of the injury.

Pain can be an unpleasant experience felt in many areas of the body including the lower back, knee, hip, shoulder, hands and feet. Exercise for pain if used correctly can be highly effective which in turn allows a person to return to their normal life activities.

Chronic pain is experienced by many people across the world. You are not alone! Pain management through Exercise Physiology has been shown to have a positive influence on pain.

High blood pressure, increased cholesterol and obesity are some of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Regular exercise long term has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels and is vital for weight management.

Entitled DVA clients may be referred for safe and clinically effective Exercise Physiology treatment by their general practitioner on a valid D904 referral form.

Exercise plays a major role for clients with diabetes. Exercise doesn’t have to be scary! Exercise can be walking with the family, playing football with your kids or joining a dance class.  An exercise physiologist can assist by providing diabetics with an exercise program prescribed to your needs and preferences.

Exercise for both type one and type two diabetics is important to help control blood sugar levels and improve risk factors for other conditions.

Exercise for knee pain, back pain and other joint pain has been to be effective and can significantly improve function and pain of arthritis.

Exercise Physiologists can develop programs suited to the individual person to improve joint pain, joint function and assist a return to daily activities and client goals.