Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology uses scientific knowledge of the body to provide effective clinical exercise interventions to address the physical strain and adaptability of the body when it is exposed to repeated injury, ongoing discomfort and chronic health conditions.

At The Movement Standard, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) have completed a minimum 4 years of university training to become qualified allied health professionals, recognised in the medical and health sectors. Each year, our Exercise Physiologists continue to upskill with self and team-driven professional development. They are experts in understanding how the body moves from a biomechanical point of view, which means, whatever your goals, our Exercise Physiologists can get you there.

Using a philosophy that combines exercise and medicine, our Exercise Physiologists provide individualised exercise programs, ongoing support and lifestyle improvement advice to develop and advance in the most effective way possible, ultimately repairing your quality of life. 

Working with an Exercise Physiologist benefits people of all ages and athletic ability. Exercise Physiologists assist individuals with foundational movement techniques that aim to reduce the potential for injury and optimise your physical development.

Meet Our Exercise Physiologists

Aaron Whitecross
Lachlan Adams
Kyle Pike
Rhiannon Jones
Kim Bowman

Our Exercise Physiologists specialise in

  • We support your recovery after surgery with personalised exercise programmes that restore strength, mobility, and function. Our approach ensures a safe and structured progression to help you feel your best as quickly as possible.

  • We offer tailored exercise plans to manage conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and chronic pain. Our programmes aim to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life, supporting long-term health management.

  • If you’re recovering from an injury, we’ll create a progressive exercise plan to help restore function, strength, and mobility. Our goal is to guide you through a safe recovery and prevent re-injury.

  • We design customised exercise programmes for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, focusing on improving mobility, strength, and coordination. These sessions promote independence and improve both physical and mental well-being.

  • We provide expert rehabilitation and training to help athletes recover from injury and safely return to their sport. Our programmes restore strength, flexibility, and performance, ensuring a smooth transition back to play.

  • We offer custom exercise programmes for young athletes and children, focusing on physical development, coordination, and injury prevention. Our goal is to promote healthy growth and establish strong foundations for lifelong fitness.

  • We help you improve fundamental movement patterns like squatting and lifting. By correcting these mechanics, you’ll improve posture, prevent injury, and move more efficiently, both in everyday life and physical activities.

  • We focus on enhancing your overall health and wellbeing through tailored exercise plans. Whether it’s boosting energy, reducing stress, or improving fitness, we help you achieve your wellness goals.

  • We treat neurological conditions like stroke or Parkinson’s, as well as musculoskeletal issues, through targeted exercises that improve balance, mobility, and overall function, helping you regain independence.

  • We assess your movement patterns to identify inefficiencies or imbalances. Then, we create a tailored exercise programme to correct these issues, helping you move more effectively and reduce your risk of injury.

  • We identify potential weak spots or imbalances in your body and design an exercise plan to strengthen these areas, reducing your risk of injury and keeping you in optimal physical health.

  • We help athletes elevate their performance through targeted strength, conditioning, and flexibility exercises. Whether you need more power, endurance, or speed, our programmes are tailored to your sport’s specific demands.

  • We’ll help you build muscle, improve endurance, and increase your overall fitness through structured resistance training. Our programmes progress at your pace, ensuring continual improvement.

  • We analyse your running style to identify and correct inefficiencies. With custom exercises and drills, we’ll help you improve your running technique, enhance performance, and reduce the likelihood of injury.

  • We provide safe, evidence-based exercise programmes for women during and after pregnancy. These programmes support your changing body, reduce discomfort, and help you recover, ensuring you stay strong and healthy throughout.

  • We use the reformer machine to guide you through controlled, low-impact exercises that strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance posture. It’s ideal for injury rehabilitation or boosting overall fitness.

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Your Exercise Physiologist will ask about your medical and exercise history and your goals. Following this initial conversation, they will conduct a number of relevant tests that will determine how to treat you most effectively, such as:

  • Mobility Screening, for example, knee-to-wall for ankle range

  • Movement Quality, for example, squat technique

  • Strength, for example, understanding difference in right/left limbs 

  • Endurance, for example, maximum aerobic capacity

Ready to optimise your movement standards?