EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FOR STROKE

Exercise is Medicine

Exercise Physiology for Stroke

Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted. This may be as a result of a blood clot which blocks an artery in the brain (ischaemic stroke) or a burst blood vessel in the brain (haemorrhagic stroke). As a result, the brain can suffer permanent damage. The deficits you experience after a stroke will depend on which part of the brain has been affected. Paralysis and perceptual problems on one side of your body affecting the arm and leg are common symptoms after a stroke. Some of the other common symptoms depend on which area of the brain has been damaged and can include:

Paralysis or weakness
Cognitive problems
Perceptual problems
Difficulty reading or writing
Incontinence
Fatigue
Spasticity
Sensory problems

Exercise Physiology can help reduce symptoms post stroke as well as reduce the risk of further strokes. Exercise is considered one of the main therapies post stroke as it can help rewire the brain. Exercises can help maximize neuroplasticity and help with symptoms associated post stroke. Benefits of increasing post stroke physical activity include:

Improved walking ability, balance, coordination and flexibility
Improved mobility, fine motor skills, daily tasks of living
Lowering cholesterol and blood pressure
Improved mood and alertness
Improved strength, endurance and physical fitness.

Exercise Physiology for Stroke will always be tailored to the individual. To start with, the team at Exercise Matters Clinic will complete a thorough assessment on gross motor functional skills (ability to sit, stand, walk, balance) as well as your fine motor skills (gripping, reaching, manipulate objects). Following this assessment, our Exercise Physiologists will develop an individualized treatment plan that best facilitates an improvement in the capacity for completing activities of daily living and reducing relevant symptoms associated post stroke.

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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