Evidence-Based Exercise for Injury Rehabilitation, Chronic Disease Management and Better Health & Fitness
Exercise Physiology helps people recover from injury, manage chronic health conditions, reduce pain, improve physical function, and achieve their health and fitness goals through personalised exercise programs.
At Maroondah Osteopathy & Sportscare, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists work with people of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re recovering from injury, returning to exercise after a period of inactivity, managing a chronic condition, or looking to improve sporting performance, our team can create a program tailored to your individual needs.
Exercise Physiologists are university-qualified healthcare professionals who specialise in prescribing exercise for people with:
An Exercise Physiologist assesses your condition, health history, movement patterns, strength and goals before designing an individualised exercise program.
Unlike a general gym program, Exercise Physiology programs are designed specifically for your injury, health condition or rehabilitation needs. Treatment may include:
Our goal is to help you become stronger, more confident and more independent with your health!
Physiotherapists commonly focus on assessment, diagnosis and hands-on treatment of injuries and pain conditions. Exercise Physiologists specialise in using exercise as medicine to improve long-term strength, function, fitness and recovery outcomes.
Osteopaths often use hands-on treatment to help relieve pain and improve mobility. Exercise Physiologists focus on active rehabilitation through tailored exercise programs that help you build lasting strength, resilience and confidence.
Personal trainers primarily work with healthy individuals looking to improve fitness and performance. Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals trained to work with injuries, chronic pain, complex medical conditions and rehabilitation following injury or surgery.
Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive assessment to understand your condition, health history and goals. This may include:
Every program is tailored to your current abilities and designed to help you progress safely and effectively.
Exercise is recognised as one of the most effective treatments for many chronic health conditions.
Our Exercise Physiologists create safe and effective exercise programs tailored to your medical history, current health status and personal goals.
Conditions We Commonly Help Manage
Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise can help improve blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity and overall health.
Osteoporosis
Evidence-based exercise programs can help improve bone strength and support healthy ageing.
Heart Disease
Exercise can improve cardiovascular fitness, heart health and overall physical capacity.
Regular exercise can help improve blood pressure management and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Exercise can assist with sustainable weight loss, improved fitness and better long-term health outcomes.
Exercise can help improve balance, mobility, strength and overall quality of life.
Helping Young Athletes Perform at Their Best
Our Sports Performance Program helps young athletes improve athletic performance while reducing injury risk.
The program focuses on:
Is Strength Training Safe for Children?
Yes. When supervised by qualified Exercise Physiologists and tailored to the individual, strength training is safe and can help improve movement skills, confidence and sporting performance.
Sports We Commonly Work With
No. Most patients can book directly with an Exercise Physiologist without a referral.
Referrals may be required for WorkCover, TAC, Medicare-funded Chronic Condition Management Plans (CCMP), NDIS and other third-party funding arrangements.
Exercise Physiology services may be partially covered through Medicare if you have a valid Chronic Condition Management Plan from your GP.
Yes. Many private health funds provide rebates for Exercise Physiology services. We recommend checking your level of cover directly with your health fund.
This depends on your condition, goals and progress. Most patients benefit from an initial consultation followed by several review sessions to ensure exercises are being performed correctly and progressing appropriately.
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and exercise comfortably.
Our Ringwood North clinic proudly supports patients from:
If you’re looking for professional Exercise Physiology services in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, our team is here to help.
You’re not alone.
Many people feel unsure about how to begin exercising after a long period of inactivity, an injury, surgery or a health diagnosis.
Our Exercise Physiologists can help you start safely by developing a program that matches your current ability level and progresses at a pace that is realistic and achievable.
Whether your goal is to:
We can help guide you every step of the way.
Yes.
Exercise is one of the most effective non-surgical treatment options for arthritis.
An Exercise Physiologist can prescribe safe and appropriate exercises designed to improve mobility, strength and function while helping to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
At Maroondah Osteopathy & Sportscare, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists provide personalised, evidence-based care designed to help you achieve meaningful results.
Our clinic offers:
Our Practitioners are Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Their services are eligible for Medicare rebates alongside a Chronic Disease Management plan, and Private Heath rebates.
Our Practitioners are registered with Australian Massage Association, Myotherapy Australian Association and many health funds provide rebates for this service.