We’ve all heard that exercise is essential to cure all ailments! But why would someone need to see an Exercise Physiologist or EP?
Taylor Holmes explains what an EP does and how an EP can help you.
We understand that living with a chronic condition can be more than a challenge; in fact, it can be devastatingly impactful on your quality of life. Many of our clients have tried to exercise in the past and told us this is a better way to manage their condition. Filled with hope and motivation, they often come crashing down and find themselves in a worse position than where they started. Exercise can seem like a daunting concept for some, and this is where our Accredited EP can help get you moving again.
Not only can an EP provide further information and advice regarding your condition, but we help you devise a safe and effective exercise intervention specific to your individual needs and, most importantly, support you along your journey.
Exercise Physiologists use “Exercise as Medicine”.
It’s well known that exercise can help prevent and manage various chronic conditions, including but not limited to chronic pain, diabetes, osteoarthritis and some cancers. Many of these conditions are treated with medications or surgery. However, exercise is scientifically proven to help reduce pain and prevent worsening symptoms when prescribed correctly.
Exercise Physiologists help people with a variety of chronic conditions, such as chronic illness, chronic pain and disabilities.
Listed below are just some of the conditions an exercise physiologist can help you with
• Cardiovascular Disease
such as heart disease
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury and pain
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
• Diabetes and weight management
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Neurological disorders
such as MS, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke.
In light of the recent health pandemic worldwide and with more people staying at home in isolation, it’s clear that overall, we’re becoming more sedentary. We understand that the thought of exercise can be overwhelming! But if you want to minimise the possibility of a flare-up or need assistance developing a structured and effective plan, then perhaps exercise physiology is a step in the right direction to help you take control of your health and fitness!
Taylor Holmes is an Exercise Physiologist and Founder of Empower Exercise Physiology. To make a booking to see Taylor, click HERE.
