An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university educated healthcare professional who has received extensive training to treat clients with chronic conditions and musculoskeletal concerns.
AEPs assess, prescribe, and monitor evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation programs to improve physical function, manage chronic conditions, aid injury recovery, and enhance overall well-being.
AEPs expertise supports individuals of all ages, fitness levels, and stages of disease or injury in achieving optimal health outcomes.
No! We accept everyone whether or not you have a referral or private health insurance.
However, to receive gap free services you must have a referral under one of the subsidiaries we accept.
If you’re unsure how to obtain a referral get in touch and we will be happy to guide you!
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) and Physiotherapists are both healthcare professionals, but they differ in focus and scope of practice:
Exercise Physiologists specialize in prescribing and delivering evidence-based exercise programs for managing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis), improving physical function, and preventing disease. Their approach is holistic, focusing on long-term health and lifestyle management through exercise.
Physiotherapists focus on diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating acute injuries, musculoskeletal issues, and physical dysfunctions. Their treatments often include manual therapy, mobilizations, and short-term exercise plans to restore movement and reduce pain.
While both can overlap in areas like rehabilitation, AEPs typically emphasize ongoing exercise-based management, whereas physiotherapists address immediate physical impairments and recovery.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) and Personal Trainers (PTs) differ significantly in qualifications and scope of practice:
Qualifications:
AEPs are university-trained health professionals with specialized knowledge in exercise prescription for chronic disease management, injury rehabilitation, and improving physical function.
PTs typically hold a certificate or diploma in fitness.
Scope of Practice:
AEPs work with clients who have medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities, focusing on evidence-based exercise interventions to manage or improve health.
PTs usually work with healthy individuals with general fitness goals to improve overall physical fitness through strength and cardiovascular training, and weight loss.
In short, AEPs provide clinical exercise management, whereas PTs focus on fitness and lifestyle coaching.
However, our AEPs are more than happy to accept personal training clientele to help them achieve their fitness, strength, and aesthetic goals.
Every session, even assessments, will involve some physical activity.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.
We also suggest bringing a water bottle and a towel.
Absolutely! Depending on the nature of your surgery, Exercise Physiology can help in many ways.
Before undergoing surgery, we can guide you through a program to strengthen the muscles around the problematic joint and safely improve cardiovascular function.
This both improves the muscular support given to the joint, strengthens the heart, and has positive effects on recovery post-surgery.
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