What is an Exercise Physiologist?
An exercise physiologist is a healthcare professional who provides information and advice about exercise to help manage and prevent injuries and chronic and complex medical conditions
Core Business
- Individual and group-based exercise interventions for prevention, management and rehabilitation for ‘specific populations’ e.g. diabetics, cardiac, pulmonary, oncology, neurological conditions etc.
- Optimising activities of daily living and functional capacity through exercise education and prescription; improving quality of life
- Lifestyle promotion, awareness and education to optimise incidental activity, physical activity and exercise levels; encouraging maintainable lifestyle changes
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 08.30 – 5:00pm
Referrals – Contact Details
All referrals are received via the Intake team:
Phone: (03) 5522 1435
Email: intake.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au
Receipt of all referrals will be acknowledged