If you’re wondering what an Exercise Physiologist (EP) does, you are not alone. As an EP my goal is to help you enhance your lifestyle to facilitate long-term health and prosperity. I utilise a holistic approach, looking at current behaviours, nutrition and physical activity, to achieve optimal results. To help this process I feel that it is important to make:
Simple changes
Individualised goals
Enjoyable interventions – if you hate burpees than lets chose something else
Two reasons why I love doing what I do:
Working with a great bunch of people
Helping clients transform their lives
Over the years I have helped clients with goals ranging from resolving their back pain to training for a triathlon. One of my favourite clients first saw me for her ACL rehabilitation, and finished with a 100km event in the Blue Mountains earlier this year.
As an EP I work closely with individuals to achieve any of the following goals:
Improve general health and wellbeing
Prevention and/or management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis
Overcome persisting pain and restoration of functional capacity following injury or overuse
Weight reduction and improvements in body composition
Performance enhancement – I have extensive experience with runners, cyclists, swimmers and soccer players
Postural correction to prevent and/or resolve neck, shoulder or back ailments
Return to sport following injury
Falls prevention
Improve heart health
What to expect from an EP?
As lifestyle enhancement is the cornerstone of Exercise Physiology, we will conduct a biopsychosocial assessment in order to develop a plan that is best-suited to you. This includes:
Comprehensive medical and injury history
Current behaviours and habits
What makes you happy
Hobbies, goals, favourite exercises (and exercises that you don’t like!)
Sleep quality
Physical activity levels
Eating habits
Functional assessment - baseline measures; identify asymmetries
Once our assessment is complete than we will work together to devise a program that will help you reach your goals. Where appropriate, your program will include the following:
Mindset training – a positive mind has enduring power
Behaviour modification – for sustainable improvements (i.e. eating at the dinner table)
I will teach you how to exercise to maximise your benefits and ensure safe practice
Individualised exercise program and meal plan
Ongoing support and reassessment to ensure that we stay on track
Whatever your goal is, we will make it an enjoyable journey!
Daniel D’Avoine
Accredited Exercise Physiologist, ESSAM
B.Sc Exercise Science & Rehab
B.Sc Exercise & Sports Science