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What makes an Accredited Exercise Physiologist different from other exercise professionals?

  • They are university qualified

  • They undertake strict accreditation requirements

  • They have to complete mandatory professional development each year

  • They are eligible to register with Medicare Australia, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover and are recognised by most private health insurers

  • They can treat and work with all types of people, those who want to improve their health and wellbeing to those suffering from a chronic illness.

AEPs are different by the possession of extensive knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery and their ability to provide health modification counselling for people with chronic disease and injury.

How are Accredited Exercise Physiologists different from Personal Trainers?

AEPs are university trained and have undertaken extensive training to treat clients with chronic conditions and musculoskeletal concerns.

AEPs do however treat those without any known conditions or current symptoms and help map out long term plans that help to achieve better health, improve movement patterns and prevent conditions such as diabetes and cancer.

They have an extensive toolkit of skills and the ultimate knowledge to help you use exercise effectively.

How are Accredited Exercise Physiologist different from Physiotherapists?

AEPs and Physiotherapists are both allied health professionals having completed a 4-year University degree, however AEPs primary focus is to use exercise to prevent, manage and treat complex medical conditions. AEPs typically work with conditions such as the ones outlined above.

AEPs will utilise their skills in exercise prescription, combined with their training in behaviour change, to empower clients and to promote management of their health independently. Their skills are particularly well received by clients who are looking to age well and age independently.

Testimonials

“As a Vietnam Veteran, I have been referred to Atrium for a physical assessment and ongoing management for my chronic conditions, which are a result of my military service. The team at Atrium are very motivated, extremely helpful, patient and communicate clearly. They have been focussing on my spinal mobility and improving both my posture and core strength. I would highly recommend Atrium to help anyone who would like to improve their physical well-being and take positive steps towards achieving their health and fitness goals.”

— DAVID C.

“Atrium has been guiding me through my remedial training sessions for over a year now and I am extremely happy with his management. I am not an easy case with age now creeping in on top of old injuries from sport and parachuting. However, Atrium has an almost limitless repertoire of exercises and has always been able to find a way around my back, knee and shoulder injuries so that I can exercise through my limitations. I am now able to maintain a better than average level of overall fitness. They are very cognisant of my needs, monitor me closely and never push me too far. I highly recommend Atrium for anyone who has physical injuries and for anyone who thinks he is getting too old to exercise safely.”

— JOHN T.

“Atrium came to my rescue 9 months ago after my Type 2 diabetes management spiralled out of control and critically impacted on my recovery post cancer surgery. He has completely turned my life around with a structured exercise program concentrating on strength and resistance whilst at the same time, ensuring my co-existing dodgy knee, lower back and hip issues are not compromised or exacerbated. With Atrium’s expert guidance and caring support, I’m now the healthiest & certainly fittest I’ve ever been in my life. I’ve lost almost 14 kg and more importantly, completely stopped (& stayed off!) my diabetes medication within a few short weeks after working with this brilliant team. I am eternally grateful to you for giving me my life back. You have helped me believe that nothing is impossible if you want it badly enough and to push through what I thought were insurmountable barriers and stubborn mindsets. You continue to inspire and motivate me to be the best version of myself.”

— JUDITH W.

“I was referred to Atrium by my doctor and I have not looked back. I have multiple sclerosis and I was at a low ebb at the time, trying to juggle work and family and failing miserably. I decided to take my life in hand and Atrium tailored a program to meet my health goals and needs that fitted into my lifestyle perfectly. The week I began the programme I put my back out at work and he immediately emailed me a series of exercises that relieved the pain. On top of that, the team are great and are extremely encouraging and supportive. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

— SUE W.