SPECIALISATIONS
EXPERTISE
EXERCISE
PHYSIOLOGY
Exercise Physiologists are university qualified allied health professionals. Our role is to prescribe exercises to assist with physical and psychological health related conditions.
Exercise Physiologists are registered with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veterans Affairs and WorkCover. If eligible, you can claim on services and private health insurance. Exercise Physiologists also work with people who have an NDIS plan to assist with quality of life.
All claims are processed using the HICAPS payment method at the time of your appointment.
If you’re looking for something completely integrated and tailored to your specific needs, 1:1 classes might be the right step for you. Learn what you can expect in a class or click the button to request a consultation.
EXERCISE
AS MEDICINE
All current research indicates that exercise is the best medicine for almost everything!
Rehabilitation
Health and wellbeing
Chronic and complex medical conditions
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Work conditioning
Improvements in sports performance
Postural improvements
Exercise Physiologists can treat and manage a vast number of health conditions including:
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
Musculoskeletal injury
Arthritis
Obesity
Cancer
Depression
Osteoporosis
Dysmetabolic syndrome
Back and neck pain
Occupational injury
Chronic respiratory diseases and asthma
A history of sedentary behaviours
Difficulty maintaining motivation and adherence
Physical restrictions or mobility issues
Co-morbid conditions
CONTACT US FOR AN initial consultation
CLINICAL
PILATES
Mullumbimby Exercise Physiology & Pilates is a fully equipped Pilates Studio incorporating the Pilates Reformer, Cadilac and Wonder Chair equipment.
To get started, we begin with an initial Musculoskeletal Assessment to determine an exercise program specific to your needs and level of ability, and to correct muscle imbalances.
The advantages of working with the Pilates equipment include:
Exercises can be performed while being fully supported without undue loading to the spine and supporting joints.
The equipment offers very specific and precise exercises for rehabilitation of the spine.
Core training is incorporated into every exercise and can cater for clients from beginner to advanced.
Exercises can incorporate the use of the bigger global muscles and challenge the joint stabilisers to ensure you have an optimal function and postural awareness.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Using the equipment can make positive improvements in sports performance for Dancers, Surfers, Rowers, Golfers and Swimmers.
NEW BRAIN
PATHWAYS
The Equipment challenges you to open other neural pathways to perform movements ensuring new patterns are learned and transferred to functional movements.
INITIAL ASSESSMENTS
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BONE HEALTH &
OESTEOPOROSIS
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia then an exercise program is essential.
Osteoporosis is loss of bone scaffolding that causes weakness and a knock-on effect of greater risk of fractures.
Rebuilding strength in your bones is achievable through a series of treatments including resistance exercises like Pilates.
We work alongside your medical team to ensure your exercise program is both safe and long-lasting.
REDUCING
FRACTURES
In conjunction with advice to increase dietary calcium, exercise plays a significant part of a lifestyle prescription for reducing fractures in later life.
EXCERCISE PRESCRIPTION
Exercise prescription will cater for your specific physical requirements and be suitable for your level of ability. This ensures safety and correct technique to prevent injuries occurring while assisting with:
Increasing muscle strength
Improving quality of life
Increasing bone density
Fall prevention
Postural improvements
PRIMARY GOALS
Exercise and osteoporosis primary goals include:
Improved fitness, reaction and movement time
Muscle strength
Correcting postural instability
Reducing physical inactivity
Increasing endurance, balance and stability