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Exercise Physiology

Who we are

Sean Brett and Zali Schultz have joined our team as Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s (AEP). They graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Sports & Exercise Science followed by a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, completing their studies in 2021. Since then, they have both gained full accreditation in Exercise Science and Physiology, becoming members of the Exercise and Sports Science Association (ESSA).

Sean’s aim as a practitioner is to create exercise interventions to prevent and manage acute or chronic disease and injury, assisting in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health, and wellness. Sean has a particular interest in sporting injuries and sports conditioning, post operative rehabilitation and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and Parkinson’s Disease.

Zali’s aim as a practitioner is to create and develop exercise programs tailored to client goals to assist in the management and prevention of chronic conditions. Zali has a passion for neurological conditions including but not limited to Parkinson’s Disease, musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and cardiopulmonary conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disorder (COPD) and hypertension.

Sean and Zali have developed their skills to cater for varying age groups ranging from children all the way through to the elderly population. Both practitioners are very enthusiastic when it comes to their career and show high levels of energy and support, ensuring that optimal treatment, health, and wellbeing is maintained for their clients.

What is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiology is an effective intervention strategy to prevent or manage an acute, subacute injury or chronic condition. Accredited exercise physiologists are university qualified allied health professionals. They create safe and effective exercise intervention programs for the management and prevention of a wide range of conditions and health issues with a specialisation in the following domains: neurological disease, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal conditions, metabolic disease, cancer, kidney disease and mental health conditions.

Exercise physiologists offer a wide range of support for behavioural management to meet specific exercise goals for people with physical and cognitive disabilities to help improve and maintain their quality of life. They also offer individualised sport specific exercise programs to improve performance using strength and conditioning to assist with athletic performance and injury prevention and management. Exercise physiologists can perform functional capacity assessments using appropriate outcome measures to monitor progress and health outcomes. When using appropriate outcome measures, it ensures the best care for our clients and helps us predict the clients who may benefit from a particular intervention.

Services that we can provide include the development of exercise programs tailored to the client’s condition, goals and barriers, appropriate health education and advice with a large focus on client wellbeing and quality of life.

Why people choose Exercise Physiology

People choose exercise physiology with the aim of making functional improvements that are specific to their condition and can also benefit their overall health and wellbeing. Exercise physiologists tailor their exercise interventions to target the client’s chronic disease, diagnosis, or injury. They assist with the assessment of functional capacity, lifestyle modifications using educational advice and behavioural interventions, physical rehabilitation and workplace assessments.

What Conditions We Treat

Knee pain Treatment
Knee Pain Treatment
Balance
Balance
Back Pain (including Sciatica)
Ankle Sprain Treatment
Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis Treatment
Shoulder Pain Treatment

The Schemes Under Which We Offer Treatment

  • Private Health
  • DVA
  • Work Cover
  • Private Patient
  • EPC
  • NDIS

FAQ's

No, you do not need a referral or health fund to see an exercise physiologist. However, your doctor may refer you under the EPC scheme giving you a rebated benefit. Health funds may offer Exercise Physiology as an extra and can be used as another form of benefit.

Physiotherapy is generally the first step in the management of acute injuries providing diagnosis of injury and treatment, whereas exercise physiology is the next step in management of a condition whether it is acute, subacute, or chronic. Exercise Physiologists assess and manage your condition with exercise-based intervention programs.

Yes, Exercise Physiology is covered by NDIS under the support category of ‘Improved Daily Living Skills’, however a plan is needed to begin Exercise Physiology. Exercise Physiology is also covered by Medicare under a rebated scheme; however, a referral is needed for this to be covered. Private Health funds can offer Exercise Physiology provided you have Exercise Physiology sessions as an extra in your health benefits.