The University of Canberra Exercise Physiology Clinic provides exercise and lifestyle interventions for members of the community that wish to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
At the UC Exercise Physiology clinic, our Accredited Exercise Physiology Clinical Educators provide supervision to students studying Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, whilst undertaking clinical placement practicum. The most up to date evidence-based research is used to identify participants physical strengths and limitations and used to develop individualised safe and prescriptive exercise programs.
We offer both face-to-face and telehealth services. Telehealth is a service delivered remotely, where you are in your own home and can have your consultation and a prescriptive exercise program provided through telephone or video conferencing.
Face-to-face services are conducted in the student-led clinic with exercise classes held in the Exercise Physiology rehabilitation gym. The exercise classes are grouped to allow those with similar conditions to be in the same class.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Bone Health | This is a class for those with Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Osteoarthritis, pre- or post-surgery such as joint replacement or any other condition where a patient requires exercise to strengthen and improve their joint and bone health safely. |
| Diabetes | This class is suitable for pre, Type I, Type II or Gestational Diabetics. Participants are provided with an individual exercise program aimed to help improve and manage their diabetes. The exercise is provided in conjunction with monthly multi-disciplinary education sessions. |
| Function Focus | This is a group exercise class specificly for falls prevention and improving physical abilities to complete everyday tasks. Suitable for those with physical, neurological and cognitive impairments and general deconditioning due to aging and inactivity. |
| Heart Health | This class is suitable for participants who are pre- or post-cardiac surgery or needing to continue a community-based Cardiac Rehabilitation program, and those with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol |
| Lungs in Action | This class focuses on maintaining or improving lung health and pulmonary function. Participants' blood pressure and oxygen levels are monitored before, during and after exercise to ensure exercise intensity and recovery is appropriate. The class finishes with a group breathing and relaxation session. |
| Mixed EP | This group exercise class is suitable for anyone with chronic disease or those that need prescriptive exercise to improve their health and physical condition. |
To commence a program at the student-led clinic, you will be required to attend an initial assessment where we will gather your medical history, develop personalised short and long term goals and then conduct physical assessments. Your individualised exercise program is then developed by the student based upon this consultation.
In response to the situation with COVID-19, we are offering telehealth services. Please call us to make an appointment.
Depending on your required service we operate out of two locations on the UC Campus in Bruce.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.