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Move Better With Exercise Physiology

Feeling stiff, sore, or not as mobile as before? An Exercise Physiologist can help you regain movement, boost your strength, and reduce your risk of injury.

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Pain shouldn’t be part of everyday life.

Whether it stems from a previous injury, a health issue, or the physical demands of daily life, movement can become more challenging as we age.

Stiff joints. Persistent aches. Reduced strength. A rising risk of setbacks. But you don’t have to put up with it simply.

Movement is a powerful part of recovery. Our Exercise Physiologists work with you to rebuild strength, improve mobility, and restore stability.

It’s more than just physical activity; it’s a customised approach built around your health, your goals, and how you live day to day.

Ready to regain strength and move with confidence? We’re here to support you. Book an appointment today!

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Exercise Physiology helps

    • Helps reduce pain through guided, low-impact movement

    • Improves energy levels by increasing circulation and oxygen flow

    • Builds strength and mobility without aggravating symptoms

    • Supports mental wellbeing through movement and routine

    • Encourages body awareness and pacing to avoid overexertion

    • Restores strength and function to the injured area

    • Supports tissue healing with gradual, guided movement

    • Helps address muscle imbalances and movement compensations

    • Builds confidence in movement post-injury

    • Reduces the risk of future injuries through targeted exercise

    • Supports joint and muscle recovery after surgery

    • Gradually improves range of motion and mobility

    • Rebuilds strength and function in affected areas

    • Promotes circulation and healing through movement

    • Helps you return to daily activities with greater ease

    • Strengthens key muscle groups that support balance

    • Improves coordination and reaction time

    • Builds confidence in walking and daily movement

    • Assesses and corrects balance-related issues

    • Helps prevent falls and related injuries

    • Increases joint range of motion and flexibility

    • Builds strength for tasks like lifting, walking, or standing

    • Supports better posture and body mechanics

    • Helps manage stiffness from inactivity or sedentary lifestyle

    • Encourages movement confidence at any age

    • Supports heart health in conditions like cardiovascular disease and hypertension

    • Improves insulin sensitivity for Type 2 diabetes

    • Helps manage symptoms in metabolic syndrome

    • Promotes bone strength in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis

    • Assists breathing and function in respiratory disorders

    • Aids in managing neurological conditions through functional movement

    • Can support women’s health needs, including pelvic floor and pre/postnatal care

    • Improves cardiovascular and muscular fitness

    • Helps manage weight and metabolic health

    • Supports bone density and joint health

    • Promotes mental wellbeing and reduces stress

    • Keeps you active and independent for longer

What does an exercise physiologist do?

An Exercise Physiologist is a university-trained health professional who uses personalised exercise to improve movement, manage injuries, and support overall health. They work with people managing chronic conditions, disabilities, or simply wanting to stay active and prevent future issues.

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    Carefully assess your body movement

    Exercise Physiologists conduct comprehensive movement assessments to detect muscle imbalances, mobility restrictions, strength deficits, and coordination challenges.

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    Design tailored exercise programs

    Each program is tailored to your specific goals, health conditions, and functional capacity, designed for safe progression, long-term consistency, and sustainable improvement.

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    Build strength, mobility and stability

    Targeted exercises are used to safely rebuild strength, improve joint function, boost coordination, support core stability, enhance flexibility, and reduce the likelihood of injury or falls.

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    Provide ongoing coaching and support

    Your EP provides ongoing guidance, closely monitors your progress, adapts your plan as needed, and equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to stay active and independent.

Why choose Prime for Exercise physiology?

  • Thorough assessments for targeted results.

    We assess your movement to identify imbalances, weaknesses, and patterns, treating the root cause instead of just managing symptoms.

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    Personalised to your body, not a standard plan.

    Everyone moves differently. We assess how your body truly functions, identify key problem areas, and design a treatment plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.

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    Ongoing one-on-one session with care and support.

    Each session is led by a dedicated physio who tracks your progress, monitors your recovery closely, adjusts your program, and helps you stay on course.

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About Our Team

Helping you move well, feel good, and live fully.

We don’t just treat the symptoms. We dig deeper to uncover the real cause and create lasting, meaningful results.

We use proven methods and personalised care to support you at every stage. Our friendly team helps you reach your health and movement goals.

Each practitioner at Prime is highly skilled in their field, focused on delivering thoughtful, results-driven care that’s tailored to you.

With hundreds of 5-star reviews across Ipswich and Goodna, we’re known for our friendly team, great results, and people-first approach.

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Your path to living pain free.

  • Discussion — We'll talk about what's going on, how long it's been an issue, and any lifestyle factors that might be contributing.

  • Physical Assessment — You'll go through a few simple movements so we can pinpoint the root cause and what’s triggering it.

  • Recovery Plan — Based on what we find, we’ll create a tailored plan to help fix the problem and keep it from coming back.

  • Treatment — Includes hands-on care like stretching, massage, dry needling, and guided exercises to get you feeling better, faster.

Exercise Physiology FAQ

  • No referral is needed for private appointments. However, if you're accessing Medicare, DVA, or WorkCover funding, a referral from your GP is usually required.

  • It depends on your goals and health status. Some clients see progress in a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support to manage chronic conditions or build long-term strength.

  • Anyone can benefit, whether you're managing a chronic illness, recovering from injury, or simply wanting to improve your fitness with expert guidance.

  • Yes, Exercise Physiologists are trained to create safe, tailored programs that help manage and improve conditions like diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and more.

  • Absolutely. Our Exercise Physiologists specialise in helping people ease back into movement safely, regardless of fitness level or age.

  • This varies depending on your goals and progress. Some clients benefit from weekly sessions, while others may need fortnightly or monthly check-ins.

  • Your first session includes a chat about your health, lifestyle, and goals, followed by a physical assessment and a personalised plan to get you moving safely and confidently.

  • Yes. We support NDIS participants and older adults with programs tailored to improve mobility, strength, and daily function, promoting independence and quality of life.