For Patients and Visitors
What is the Service?
Exercise Physiologists (EPs) are university qualified allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury. EPs are accredited allied health professionals who are involved in the management of a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, persistent pain, cancer and neurological conditions.
Exercise Physiologists provide individualised assessment and management programs and are also involved in many exercise groups across the organisation. Exercise Physiology may include:
- Strength and Conditioning Programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Integration to community exercise groups and programs
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Return to Sport Programs
- Balance Training
- Health Coaching
What can I expect from the service?
Exercise Physiologists are part of the Northern Health Physiotherapy Department and work closely with the physiotherapy team. Exercise Physiology offers individual patient assessment and management, and also provides an extensive cohort of group programs. Each department has a well-equipped gymnasium and Broadmeadows Hospital also operates a hydrotherapy pool for aquatic programs. Exercise Physiologists work closely with other Allied Health professionals and General Practitioners to best improve a patient’s health.
What do I bring/need for my appointment?
You will be advised by your Exercise Physiologist what to bring to the appointment. It is recommended to dress in clothes that permit movement and to wear appropriate footwear. If completing exercises or attending a group you may be advised to bring a drink bottle.
To enquire about your referral:
Please contact Community Access Service:
- Free Call: 1300 128 539
- Email: Community.Access.Helpdesk@nh.org.au
For other enquiries:
- Allied Health Enquiries: alliedhealthenquiries@nh.org.au
For Health Professionals
Service Overview
Exercise Physiologists (EPs) are university qualified, accredited allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury. EPs are involved in the management of a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, persistent pain, cancer and neurological conditions.
Exercise Physiologists are part of the Northern Health Physiotherapy Department and work closely with the physiotherapy team. The team is led by a Senior Clinician EP who reports directly to the Physiotherapy Clinical Leader Ambulatory Services under the leadership of the Associate Director Allied Health -Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology.
Exercise Physiologists provide individualised assessment and management programs and are also involved in many exercise groups across the organisation. Exercise Physiology interventions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Strength and Conditioning Programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Integration to community exercise groups and programs
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Return to Sport Programs
- Balance Training
- Health Coaching
Inclusion criteria:
Please refer to relevant service/program
Exclusion criteria: Please refer to relevant service/program
How to Refer
Fax: 84058616
How to contact for general enquiries
Telephone: 94953443 or 1300 128 593
Email: Community.Access.Helpdesk@nh.org.au
Director/Head of Unit:
Uyen Phan
Associate Director, Allied Health – Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
