Exercise physiologists complete a minimum of a 4-year university degree and are qualified allied health professionals who play an important role as physical activity and exercise specialists. Their role is to assess, plan and implement exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, and arthritis and assist in restoring optimal physical function. Through providing exercise prescription, as well as lifestyle and behavioral modification programs they strive to promote health and wellness to their patients and clients.
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Exercise Physiologists can provide treatment for people of all ages from children through to seniors. Dana’s focus with regards to her practice include the following chronic conditions: diabetes, osteoporosis, fall prevention (focus on balance and mobility), chronic fatigue, arthritis, chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back, shoulder, hip and knee pain management and rehabilitation following hip and knee replacement.
Reasons to see an exercise physiologist include the following:
Regain strength and fitness following illness, injury or surgery
Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol
Lower your risk of diabetes/improve diabetes control
Improve your breathing
Improve your body image and self esteem
Ease and manage persistent pain
Decrease your reliance on medication
Reduce your risk of falls and fractures
Regain strength and fitness following illness, injury or surgery
Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol
Lower your risk of diabetes/improve diabetes control
Improve your breathing
Improve your body image and self esteem
Ease and manage persistent pain
Decrease your reliance on medication
Reduce your risk of falls and fractures
Boost your immune system
Improve your energy levels
Strengthen your bones
Lower your risk cancers
Manage your cancer-related fatigue
Maintain your function and independence
Live an active future
Improve sleep
Dana is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist she is registered with Medicare Australia and has recognition with the private health insurers that cover exercise physiology services.
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Dana is regularly featured in publications - see Exercising When You’re Over 50: Best Practices and Routines.