Looking for a good Exercise Physiologist in the Blacktown, Seven Hills or Quakers Hill area?
At Blacktown Health we have a great team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists who can help you understand and manage health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, osteoporosis, asthma, and arthritis.
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Get fitter and stronger with an Exercise Physiologist in Blacktown
Whether your goal is to manage your diabetes, blood pressure, bone density, or weight, our friendly team of Exercise Physiologists at Blacktown Health can help. They can also help strengthen and condition your body to recover properly from work or sports injuries, so you can perform at your best.
What can our Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown help you with?
Chronic Conditions
Exercising at the right intensity helps manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and heart disease by improving blood sugar control, reducing blood pressure, and improving cardiovascular function.
Weight Management
Losing weight can be challenging, and exercise is a key component of any program. Well designed programs that include resistance and aerobic exercise types can improve your body's composition and reduces fat mass.
Mental Health
Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health and can at certain doses can help to reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Our EP's can help design one that is personalised for you.
Falls Prevention
With age, our sense of balance declines which increased the risks of falls and fractures. Our Exercise Physiologists can run you through special falls prevention exercise programs which have been shown to reduce falls and improve confidence in participants.
Injury Rehabiliation
Recovering after a surgical procedure, sports, or work injury? Rebuilding your functional capacity is important to getting back to normal. Our EP's can guide you through progressively challenging exercises at your gym with you, to get you back sooner!
Sports Performance
Our Exercise Physiologists are all ASCA trained Strength & Conditioning coaches who can help design training programs to help you perform at your best. We can also guide you on sports specific injury prevention programs to maximise your season.
What will a Exercise Physiology session at Blacktown Health look like?
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Tell us your story
It all starts with our Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown sitting down and getting to know you. We'll ask things like how your health condition first started, what makes it better or worse, how it impacts your life, what treatments you've tried, what you fitness and exercise routine is like currently, and what exercises you enjoy doing.
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Set your goals
People often want different things out of seeing an Exercise Physiologist, and it's important for us to know what matters to you. This could be as simple as getting fitter, making your bones stronger, losing weight, breathing better, or not having to rely on medications as much. With different goals comes different treatments and we will tailor our assessment and treatment to achieve your goals.
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Get a proper assessment
Next is a detailed assessment of your body, where our Exercise Physiologists take down measurements like your height, weight, body mass index (BMI), skin fold thickness, waist circumference, blood pressure, resting heart rate, and your baseline aerobic fitness. We'll also have a look at any recent blood tests you've had so we can get an idea on your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. This gives us an idea of how your general health is, and where we can target an exercise program to make any improvements.
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Your condition explained
"So what's actually going on?". This is the most common question people ask our team when they see us. Our Exercise Physiologists take the time to really explain your health condition using pictures, diagrams, and our anatomy software. This often includes how the condition might have developed, the examination findings, any X-rays or MRI scans you have, what treatments are available, and how effective they all are.
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Treatment tailored for you
Choosing the right exercise for you is like deciding what to eat. There are so many good options out there, but we can't eat the same meal everyday forever! For specific medical conditions, exercising at specific dosages and intensities is important, and our Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown can help you find an exercise type you enjoy to make it more fun. They can also give you some different options to mix it up a bit and keep it fun and interesting. We find that a good mix of aerobic and resistance exercises has the best health benefits.
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Maintainance and prevention
The ultimate goal of our Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown is to be have to see you again! When people understand their health condition, and know what they need to do to manage it, they've been given all the knowledge and plans they need to get healthy and keep healthy. Some people do come back every now and then to change things up a bit, or to build up a plan for a new health condition they might have.
Get to know our Blacktown Exercise Physiologists
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Frequently asked questions
An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a health professional who helps people improve their health and fitness through exercise. They are specially trained to create exercise programs that are safe and effective for individuals with various health issues, injuries, or disabilities.
Both Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists help people use exercise to better manage health conditions by improving their flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, control, and overall fitness levels. When people have chronic muscle and joint conditions like back pain or arthritis, both Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists would be able to help give out suitable exercise programs to help.
Exercise Physiologists are also trained to help people manage conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart problems, diabetes, obesity, respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD), and osteoporosis.
As Exercise Physiologists will generally not do any hands-on treatment, it's common for people to see a Physiotherapist for any acute conditions, and an Exercise Physiologist for long-term health conditions. Fortunately, we have team members who are qualified as both Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists, so transitioning between the two modalities is seamless.
To make an appointment, please call us on 02 8662 0496, where you can speak to our receptionists to find a time that suits you. You can also Book Online through our online booking system. We also use HotDoc and HealthEngine if you are signed up to them too.
No, you do not need a referral to see our Exercise Physiologists. Our Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown are trained to be able to perform a proper assessment to make sure they can prescribe you exercises safely. If you do have a complex medical history though, we recommend getting a referral from your GP or specialist first just in case!
On your first appointment, bring along any scans, referrals, and your private health insurance card if you have one. It's also good to bring some loose clothing you can change into (e.g. singlet or shorts). This helps us access the area during any examinations and treatment.
Generally the first session takes 45 minutes for us to get through all the questions about your condition and treatment. For follow-up sessions these usually take 30 minutes. For people with more complex issues, or if you have multiple areas, a longer session can be booked for 45 minutes.
The costs to see the Exercise Physiologist are listed here on our fees page. For the first session the cost is $130, and for any follow up sessions the cost is $100.
If you have private health insurance, they usually cover around half the cost, and you can expect to pay around $60 out of pocket for the first session, and $50 out of pocket for the follow-up session. Please check with your specific health fund for a more accurate quote.
If you have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement / Care Plan / EPC program, then the cost is $42 out of pocket. These can be bulk billed with some of our Exercise Physiologists for those experiencing financial difficulty, or if specifically requested by your GP.
Every health fund provides a slightly different rebate, depending on what your specific policy is. For most health funds, they cover around half the cost to see the Exercise Physiologist, and most people pay around $60 for the first session, and around $50 for their follow-up sessions. You can check with your health fund directly to see how much the cost will be. We use the 102 code for the first session and the 202 code for any follow up sessions.
Yes! If you are experiencing financial difficulty and have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement (also known as a Care Plan or EPC referral), we can bulk-bill Exercise Physiology sessions, which will be at no out of pocket cost to you.
Ready to book an appointment with us?
Visit our Online Bookings page where you can see what times are available and book appointments with all our great Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown. You can also find us and book appointments via HotDoc and HealthEngine.
Rather speak to someone? Simply give us a call on 02 8662 0496 and our friendly receptionists can help you find a time that suits, and answer any questions you might have.
