Category: BODYSYSTEM Blog

The question, “What is the difference between an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and a Physiotherapist?” is commonly asked here at BODYSYSTEM and in the wider community. Both are recognised as allied health professionals who prescribe exercise and both could be considered physical therapists. While their roles overlap in some areas, there are key differences in their scope of practice, which can understandably lead to confusion. Both professions require at least four years of university education but the content and focus of their training varies.

Hand grip strength is one important measure used by hand therapists to assess and monitor the status of the upper limb and specifically hand/wrist strength for a variety of conditions such as fractures to the hand, wrist and elbow; post surgical repairs of the upper limb; ligament injuries to the wrist and nerve pathologies such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Brain cancer kills more children in this country than any other disease and is the leading cause of death of all cancers for people under the age of 40.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability in Australia. 22% of Australians over the age of 45 have been diagnosed with OA. Whilst not directly life threatening it results in reduced activity levels, reduced participation in recreational activities and the workforce which can in turn increase risks of other chronic diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis and dementia.

As we approach the school rowing season, Kellie Wilkie has been educating rowers, parents and coaches about how to prevent injury and optimise performance in young growing bodies.

BODYSYSTEM has a long allegiance with the Olympic Games with BODYSYSTEM Physiotherapists attending