Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology.

Movement diagnostics, injury prevention and rehabilitation of injuries

Our Gold Coast exercise physiologists work across a diverse range of settings, including sports performance enhancement, clinical exercise prescription, rehabilitation, occupational health, and research.

They collaborate with athletes, patients with chronic diseases, older adults, and individuals seeking to improve their fitness and overall health. By understanding the physiological responses to exercise, our exercise physiologists can design safe and effective exercise programs tailored to meet your individual needs and goals.

What's Involved?

The key areas of exercise physiology include:

Cardiorespiratory physiology: How the heart and lungs respond to exercise.
Metabolic physiology: How exercise affects energy production and metabolism.
Muscle physiology: How muscles adapt to exercise.
Neuromuscular physiology: How the nervous system controls muscle movement during exercise.
Endocrine physiology: How hormones respond to exercise.
Environmental physiology: How environmental factors impact exercise.

Movement Diagnostics.

We observe and analyse how you move during physical activity

At Tidal Health, movement diagnostics, also referred to as movement assessment or analysis, evaluates your movement patterns and mechanics to identify any issues that could lead to pain, injury, or inefficient movement.

Our team of experienced Gold Coast exercise physiologists conduct movement diagnostics, which are crucial for sports performance enhancement, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and functional movement training. By identifying and addressing movement issues early on, we can help you improve movement efficiency, reduce the risk of injury, and excel in sports, fitness activities, and daily tasks.

Observation visually assesses movement patterns, while assessment evaluates joint mobility and muscle flexibility systematically, leading to identification of dysfunctions and development of personalised treatment plans.

Injury Rehabilitation.

A multidisciplinary approach for the best long-term outcomes

Our comprehensive approach to injury rehabilitation at Tidal Health includes an initial assessment, tailored exercises and education. We prioritise your well-being every step of the way.

Initial assessment: A personalised treatment plan.
Pain management: Techniques to alleviate discomfort.
Restore movement: Exercises to regain mobility and strength.
Functional recovery: Exercises to restore daily activities.
Sport-specific rehab: Preparation for a safe return to sports.
Gradual return: An increase activity to prevent re-injury.
Education: Injury prevention techniques.

Injury Prevention.

Reduce the risk of injury

Our physiotherapists will help you stay ahead of potential injuries. We aim to reduce the risk of injuries occurring in the first place with these processes:

Warm-up routine: Prepare your body for exercise.
Technique focus: Ensure proper form during activities.
Gradual progression: Safely increase exercise over time.
Strength training: Improve stability and endurance.
Proper gear: Use appropriate equipment.
Rest and recovery: Allow sufficient time for rest.