It's better to be informed than to be sold to about your health. You don't want your health to be at risk when you are trying to recover from an injury or prevent it from happening by strengthening the body. You can trust physiotherapists and exercise physiologists to provide the best possible care for your body and health.

Ok, they are both health professionals. But what is the difference?

Both Physiotherapists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university-qualified allied health professionals. AEPs are specialists in movement and exercise for the management and prevention of chronic diseases, injuries, and other complex medical conditions.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists

AEPs are often trained to treat conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and mental illness.

They have extensive experience and knowledge in the delivery of clinical exercise and counselling on health-behaviour changes for those with chronic conditions or injuries. This is what makes them different from other allied healthcare professionals.

As an accredited exercise physiologist, there are many opportunities. There are many industries and organizations that employ exercise physiologists.

• Hospitals in both private and public settings
• Primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare
• Private and multidisciplinary clinics
• Population health
• Workplace rehabilitation and health
• Ageing and aged care
• Fitness centres, gyms, and business
• Sporting clubs

Clients who want to age well and independently will appreciate the AEPs skills.

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapy refers to the treatment of injuries, diseases, and disorders using physical methods such as massage, manipulation, and other therapies.

Physiotherapists can work in a variety of settings, including:

• Private practices
• Hospitals in both private and public settings
• Community health centres
• Residential aged care facilities
• Sporting clubs