If pain, injury or a health condition is affecting the way you move, it’s not always obvious who you should see. Do you need a physiotherapist? An Exercise Physiologist? Or could both play a role? Both are university-qualified allied health professionals who help people improve movement and function, but they approach this in different ways. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right support for where you are now and where you want to get to. What does a physi

You may have heard of Exercise Physiology, but unless you’ve needed it before, you might not know exactly what an Exercise Physiologist does or how they can help. At its core, Exercise Physiology uses personalised, evidence-based exercise to improve your health, movement and physical function. For some people, that means rebuilding strength after surgery. For others, it might mean managing persistent pain, improving balance, staying strong as they age or learning how to exerc

Menopause can affect far more than your periods. You may notice your sleep changing. Your joints might feel stiffer. Your energy isn't what it used to be. You may be gaining weight differently, losing strength or finding that the exercise you used to do simply doesn't feel the same anymore. These changes are real. During perimenopause and menopause, changing hormone levels can affect muscle, bone, body composition, sleep, mood and how your body responds to exercise. Exercise