EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FOR CEREBRAL PALSY

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Exercise Physiology for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition caused by injury to the brain that happens during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood, with one in 500 children born with cerebral palsy each year. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of movement disorders which affects people in many different ways depending on what part of the brain has been injured.

There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy. Spastic cerebral palsy is where muscles become stiff and tight. This makes it difficult to use muscles easily. Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is where muscles move uncontrollably and involuntarily. Ataxic cerebral palsy is characterized by clumsiness, imprecision or instability. Mixed cerebral palsy is a combination of the above symptoms. Cerebral Palsy can also be classified as: Monoplegia - affecting one limb; Hemiplegia- affecting one side of the body (arm, trunk and leg); Diplegia - affects either both legs or both arms; and Quadriplegia - affects both arms and both legs.

Unlike many neurological disorders, cerebral palsy is not progressive. The first step of treatment is to have an initial consultation with an Exercise Physiologist. This consult will be used to assess CP symptoms, level of mobility and function and impact on your activities of daily living. The team at Exercise Matters will then tailor exercises to specific needs.

Exercise can help increase functional capacity and reduce risk of secondary health conditions due to inactivity for those with an ABI. As there can be large variation in ABI symptoms, individuals with ABI should always seek exercise programs tailored by an Exercise Physiologist according to the type and level of impairment. Exercise rehabilitation is an important step towards recovery after an ABI. The team at Exercise Matters will tailor an exercise program to your needs with typical goals aimed at improving mobility, function, balance and coordination. The long term goal is to improve overall functional capacity.

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Where is your Noosaville Exercise Physiology Clinic?

If you are in search of an Exercise Physiologist on the Sunshine Coast, you can find our dedicated team at Bushlands Shopping Centre. Turn right at the first roundabout on Beckmans Rd and our Exercise Physiology Clinic is located at Shop 4, 6 Swanbourne Way Noosaville. We are located inside the beautiful Noosa Mind and Body Allied Health Hub. There is plenty of parking (35 car spots). The other shops at the centre include Chada Thai, Noosaville Hair, Liquor Land, Noosaville Bakery and Cafe, and Sunshine and Co Pilates. Exercise Matters Clinic is a very short drive from Noosa and the surrounding suburbs, making it a convenient choice for anyone looking for an Exercise Physiologist on the Sunshine Coast. Book online today or contact us at 5448 3532.
What does an Exercise Physiologist Do?

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) are university qualified allied health professionals. An Exercise Physiologist specialises in prescribing exercise as a medicine to treat chronic health conditions and injuries. At Exercise Maters, we specalise in treating musculoskeletal and neurological issues. Exercise Matters is the premier Exercise Physiology Clinic on the Sunshine Coast. Exercise Matters is a full service Exercise Physiology clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive care for health needs and injury rehabilitation. Our team of Exercise Physiologists are experts in restoring peak physical function through exercise programmes tailored to meet each individual's needs. Servicing the Noosa and Sunshine Coast region, our Exercise Physiologists will help client understand how exercise can help them reach their goals. As an Exercise Physiologist Clinic in Noosaville, our comprehensive range of treatments includes: Chronic Back Pain: Non-specific lower back pain (chronic or recurrent); Disc Bulges; Degenerative disc disease (DDD); Facet joint syndrome; Sacroiliac joint dysfunction; Spondylolisthesis; Sciatica; Persistent pain post-spinal fusion or laminectomy; Bones: Pain following vertebral fractures; Osteoporosis, Osteopenia. Neurological: Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Functional Neurological Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy and Acquired Brain Injuries. Hip: Hip osteoarthritis, Labral tears, Gluteal tendinopathy, Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), Trochanteric bursitis, Ischial bursitis; Piriformis syndrome (sciatic nerve compression), Pre and Post hip surgery rehab. Knee: Pre and Post Knee Surgery Rehab, Patellar tendinopathy ("jumper’s knee"), Quadriceps tendinopathy, Knee Osteoarthritis, Chondromalacia patellae; Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), Pes anserinus bursitis, Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS or “runner’s knee”), ACL Rehab, Meniscus Rehab. Ankle: Lateral ankle sprains rehab, Achilles tendinopathy, Plantar fasciitis, Shin splints. Shoulder: Pre and Post Shoulder Surgery Rehab, Rotator Cuff tears, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis), Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Labral Tears, AC Joint Dysfunction (Acromioclavicular Joint), Shoulder Joint Osteoarthritis. Thoracic: Postural Imbalances, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thoracic Spine Pain, Facet Joint Dysfunction. Cervical: Cervical Spondylosis (Osteoarthritis); Cervical Radiculopathy, Tension Neck Syndrome, Cervical Stenosis, Muscle Imbalances, Cervical Facet Joint Dysfunction, Cervical Migraine. Women’s Health: Pre- and post-natal care, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Postpartum Recovery, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), Perimenopause, Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), Diastasis Recti.
How to select between a Noosa Physio and Exercise Physiologist?

Physio and Exercise Physiologist's are both allied health professionals, and there is often a cross-over in the patients we treat. However, the simplest way to examine the difference is that Physio's are best for treating acute injuries and use hands-on massage as a treatment approach. If you have just injuried yourself, then a Physio is the best health professional to book in with. If you have had an issue lasting longer than 6 weeks, then an Exercise Physiologist is the best health professional to manage the issue.
Best Massage Therapist in Noosa?

As an Exercise Physiology clinic in Noosa, we don't offer massage as a treatment. Instead, we use exercise to treat & provide long-term relief from pain. We get asked daily about the best massage therapist in Noosa and the surrounding suburbs, so here are some we recommend: Felicity Broadbent (Mobile Remedial Massage Therapist) https://www.bodyhealthaustralia.com/ Kimberly Coppola: https://www.whitecoat.com.au/directory/practitioner/remedial-massage-therapist/qld/noosa-heads/ms-kimberley-coppola/149365/940 Liam Walsh https://thrivemindandbody.com.au/ Cache Carpenter https://www.thebodycarpentermassage.com/ Cam Petrie https://kneadamassagenoosa.com.au/#Home