What is an exercise physiologist?
Exercise physiologists are allied health professionals who focus on exercise and its benefits to improve the overall physical health of their patients or to treat injuries and chronic diseases through the benefits of exercise. They are particularly knowledgeable on the ways exercise will benefit the muscular skeletal, cardiovascular and endocrine systems and well as general well being and mental health. They will assess each patient and formulate exercise programs either to assist fitness or for rehabilitation purposes.
Some of the conditions that would be managed by an exercise physiologist includes but is not limited to:
- Arthritis
- Sport injuries
- Muscular atrophy
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Asthma
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular diseases
Why they matter
Exercise physiology plays an important part at our specialist centre. Exercise is a form of medicine and something as simple as moving can have astounding positive effects on the body. Furthermore, exercise physiologists are different to other exercise professionals such as a personal trainer. They are university qualified and have undertaken a considerable amount of study and dedication to treat patients with chronic conditions and provide effective post-operative rehabilitation programs as well as injuries. Dr Daood will work closely with the patient to create an exercise or rehabilitation program that will be catered to each patient’s individual needs in order to meet the goals set.
Orthopaedic related post-operative rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation is a speciality of Dr Daood and it is a crucial part of the management and rehabilitation after orthopaedic related surgery in order to regain any lost strength, flexibility and function of the affected zone. Consulting with an exercise physiologist who specifically focuses on this area of the field will ensure quality rehabilitation for patients and peace of mind. Some of the different surgeries that would require rehabilitation post-op include:
- Knee Replacements
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- Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Laminectomy
- Tennis Elbow Release
- Chondroplasty