Exercise Physiology
Melbourne Sports & Allied Health Clinic provides exercise physiology services for individuals affected by chronic conditions, at risk individuals, or for those who are otherwise healthy but want to improve their health, fitness and vitality. Assessment and intervention programs are specifically designed case-by-case by Dr Simon Sostaric, one of Australia’s leading exercise physiologists.
Common services:
- Cardiovascular functional capacity and fitness evaluation (VO2max)
- Exercise metabolism
- Body composition (DEXA) - lean & fat mass; visceral adipose tissue; body fat percentage; bone mineral density
- Exercise rehabilitation for muscle and joint injuries
- Exercise rehabilitation for back injury and pain management
- Scientific weight management programs
- Fatigue management
Common conditions:
- Pre-diabetes; metabolic syndrome; type 2 diabetes
- Back injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Overweight/obesity
- Musculoskeletal injury
- Immune dysfunction
- Hormonal dysfunction
- Fatigue disorders
- Respiratory disorders
