Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiologists are trained in the delivery of specifically prescribed exercise programs for improved human performance, as well as the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.

Many people can benefit from Exercise Physiology services, from athletes and sports people to blue and white-collar workers and retirees. At Coast Sport, our experienced and qualified practitioners are equipped to improve the quality of life for everyone!

Understanding Exercise Physiology and Its Benefits

Exercise Physiology is a dynamic and highly specialised field that focuses on the intricate relationship between physical activity, exercise, and overall well-being.

At Coast Sport, we’re proud to have a team of expert Exercise Physiologists dedicated to helping you unlock the transformative power of tailored exercise programs.

What Is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise Physiology is a science-based discipline that explores how the body responds and adapts to physical activity, exercise, and movement. Our highly experienced practitioners possess an in-depth understanding of human physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics.

Your Exercise Physiologist will use this knowledge to create a customised exercise plan for you. Plans are designed to improve your health, manage chronic conditions, enhance sports performance, and optimise your overall quality of life.

How Can Exercise Physiology Benefit You?

The benefits of this treatment are extensive and can help to improve a range of conditions. Some of the key benefits include:

• Personalised Wellness: You’ll receive tailored exercise programs to meet your unique needs and goals, whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or seeking better health.
• Chronic Condition Management: Exercise complements medical treatments for chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal issues, enhancing long-term health outcomes.
• Injury Rehabilitation: We guide you through effective and safe injury rehabilitation, emphasising both recovery and injury prevention.
• Improved Sports Performance: Athletes optimise their training routines, enhancing strength, endurance, agility, and other key factors crucial for excelling in their sport.
• Enhanced Mental Health: Physical activity’s positive impact on mental well-being includes reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting mood and mental resilience.
• Weight Management: We play a significant role in designing sustainable weight management strategies critical for overall health.
• Better Quality of Life: Our programs, tailored to age and fitness level, enhance overall quality of life. They increase mobility and independence for older adults and instill healthy habits in children, benefiting people of all backgrounds.

Conditions and Goals Addressed by Our Exercise Physiologists

At Coast Sport, you can entrust your practitioner to help you with your condition and meet your health goals. From managing chronic health conditions to achieving specific fitness milestones, our team is dedicated to helping you reach your unique health and wellness objectives.

Our team provides services to clients with conditions such as:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Mental health conditions
• Cancer
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid)
• Pulmonary diseases
• Neurological conditions
• Women’s Health conditions

Discover more about our comprehensive Women’s Health Exercise Physiology services, including targeted training areas, antenatal and postnatal care, abdominal separation, and more.

How Our Exercise Physiologists Can Help

So, what can you expect your treatment to look like at Coast Sport? Exercise Physiotherapy involves a wide range of methods and techniques which your practitioner will guide you through.

At Coast Sport, we can help you to:

• Improve your strength, speed, power, and flexibility
• Improve your cardiovascular fitness & health
• Reduce painful symptoms
• Rehabilitate following a cardiac event
• Antenatal/Postnatal exercise
• Control your diabetes
• Prevent the progression of your diabetes
• Improve recovery following cancer treatment
• Improve general health and wellbeing

Comprehensive Exercise Physiology Services

Our holistic services are carefully tailored to address a wide range of health and fitness needs. Whether you’re aiming to optimise your athletic performance or enhance your overall well-being, our expert exercise physiologists are here to guide you.

Sub-maximal and Maximal Fitness tests

Available for everyone from athletes to office workers and even older people. The test used will be specific to your sport or activity requirements. Fitness assessments allow the prescription of targeted training programs that are appropriate for you!

Our fitness tests can be designed to test for:

• Aerobic and anaerobic fitness
• Speed
• Strength
• Powered
• Muscle endurance

Body Composition Testing

Achieving and maintaining ideal body composition can help you to perform better, or better manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. This kind of testing forms a valuable assessment and monitoring tool in the management of a range of conditions.

Musculoskeletal Assessments (Screenings)

We can administer sport or activity-specific functional movement screenings and sport and task-specific functional testing to assess your injury risk and identify areas for task performance improvement.

Exercise Prescription and Programming

Our team provide up-to-date, evidence-based, clinical exercise prescriptions in the following areas:

• Strength and Conditioning
• Bone Structure
• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Diabetes management
• Personal Goals
• Rehabilitation

Team / Group Services

Exercise Physiology for your sports team, club, or work group is an efficient and cost-effective way of improving the health and well-being of your group.

We can tailor service solutions to suit your needs, including:

• Sport-specific athlete conditioning/strength training services
• Manual Handling assessment and training
• Ergonomic assessments and advice
• Lifestyle education and workshops

Interested in our customisable Strength and Conditioning sessions? Available in individual, small group, and team options, these classes are not your average gym class. You’ll be guided through purposefully chosen exercises according to your specific goals, all structured inside a larger-scale plan that will get you results.

We are official stockists of SRC products:

At Coast Sport, we’re proud to stock the highest-quality SRC products. Designed by women, for women, SRC harnesses the latest healthcare technologies to craft revolutionary garments.

These products are proven to benefit and support women during pregnancy, surgical recovery, in various sports, and for incontinence and prolapse conditions.

Visit our clinics to purchase your own SRC products, including:

• Pregnancy and recovery garments
• SurgiHeal

Why Choose Coast Sport Physio for Exercise Physiology

At Coast Sport, we stand out as a premier choice for Exercise Physiotherapy services on the Central Coast. Our team of Exercise Physiologists consists of highly trained and experienced experts dedicated to your success. They stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques to provide you with the best care.

Our comprehensive range of services are delivered with collaborative care. At Coast Sport, we believe in holistic healthcare, and that means working with our entire team to provide the best, most integrated care and solutions possible.

When it comes to facilities, we’re incredibly proud to offer some of the best equipment on the Central Coast. Our modern clinic in Tuggerah is equipped with the latest technology, providing you with a comfortable and effective environment for your sessions.

Our Erina Performance Hub includes high-quality, specialised gym and exercise amenities that are favoured by elite athletes in a wide range of sports.

When you choose Coast Sport for Exercise Physiology, you’re choosing excellence, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Schedule Your Appointment with Our Exercise Physiologists

Are you ready to kickstart your journey towards a healthier lifestyle? Whether you’re recovering from an injury, seeking sports improvement, or struggling to manage a chronic condition, our Exercise Physiology services can assist you.

Schedule your appointment via our online booking system, or reach out to our friendly team to chat about your options.

Meet Our Expert Exercise Physiologists