Exercise Physiology

What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?

Exercise Physiologists are university trained specialists who prescribe targeted and individualised exercise programs for people with specific sporting or weight loss goals as well as those with injuries or illnesses. Exercise Physiologists are experts at defining just what your body needs to move more effectively on a daily basis.

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What do Exercise Physiologist do?

Exercise Physiologists use exercise as a treatment to improve your health and fitness, so as to reduce your risk or assist in the management of the following conditions:

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Obesity

• Physical Injuries

• Workplace Injuries

• Diabetes

• Heart or lung disease

• Depression

• Back pain or other musculoskeletal injuries

• Chronic pain/fibromyalgia

• Rehabilitation after surgery

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Exercise Physiology Treatment

Our Exercise Physiologist has the skills and knowledge to assist people in reaching their exercise or health goals, such as:

• weight loss

• training for sporting events

• injury rehab

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Our Exercise Physiologist will first assess your needs and requirements and design a program in line with your current management or treatment plans from other health professionals, to assist you with reaching your goals as soon as possible.

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Adelaide Hydrotherapy welcomes NDIS participants; we work with Plan Managed and Self Managed clients. We also work with Return to Work SA, Private Health Funds, GP Care Plans & the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Book in for an initial consultation to start your journey today by calling 08 7089 6666.

Meet Our Exercise Physiologist: Emma Belton

Having graduated as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist from UniSA in 2017, Emma has been working in private practice for the last 3 years, providing a range of clinical services in the pool and gym environment. Emma has worked with a wide variety of clients presenting with various health concerns including Chronic pain, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Diabetes and Autism, just to name a few.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys keeping fit herself through dancing, football and gym work. She enjoys travelling and taking her Golden Retriever down the beach.

With Emma's bright and bubbly personality, she is passionate about understanding clients concerns and helping them feel comfortable and confident with their exercise program.