At West Coast Neuro, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists specialise in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Utilising advanced technology and personalised exercise interventions, they aim to drive neuroplasticity, enhance function, assist to achieve your goals, and improve your quality of life.
Specific services offered by our exercise physiology team include:
- Retraining movement patterns to improve mobility in everyday activities with a focus on strength, range of motion, and motor control
- Spasticity management
- Pain management
- Locomotor training using our LiteGait mobility system
- Enhancing wheelchair efficiency with skills training and transfer techniques
- Managing musculoskeletal pain, such as shoulder, neck, or back pain
- Gait & balance training
- Running assessments and training programs
- Improving cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory function through targeted exercises
For individuals with progressive neurological disorders, our exercise programs can help increase muscle strength or slow the progression of muscle deterioration.
How is it different from Physiotherapy & Personal Training?
In the field of neurology, exercise physiology and physiotherapy share many similarities and often overlap in their roles. However, at West Coast Neuro, the key distinction is that physiotherapists can provide hands-on soft tissue treatment and specialise in prescribing assistive technology, whereas our exercise physiologists do not. Both exercise physiologists and physiotherapists are dedicated to enhancing function to promote participation in everyday activities.
How is it different from a personal trainer?
A personal trainer completes a short course in 6-12 weeks, focusing on exercise for healthy individuals. In contrast, an Exercise Physiologist undergoes at least 4 years of university training, covering chronic health conditions and healthy populations. Exercise Physiologists are extensively trained to provide exercise guidance for those with neurological conditions, disabilities and injuries.