Exercise Consultations with Certified Exercise Physiologists
What is a chronic disease?
The term chronic disease represents a collection of medical conditions that require ongoing medical care to keep under control. These conditions may impact your quality of life and limit your ability to participate in daily activities. Worldwide, chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes account for the majority of all deaths and one in three Canadian and 60% of American adults are living with at least one major chronic illness. Lifestyle behaviours including tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use are known to significantly increase your risk of developing a chronic disease.
Why is exercise important?
There is overwhelming evidence supporting the benefits of regular exercise at treating and preventing chronic health conditions however people with these conditions have unique challenges to becoming physically active.
We understand that there is a wealth of information out there about exercise and we integrate the best evidence in research, scientific expertise, and clinical care to deliver effective therapeutic exercise programs to our clients.
We have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to help guide individuals with chronic health conditions live a more active and healthy lifestyle.
How can an Exercise Physiologist Help?
Exercise Physiologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in developing customized exercise programs for individuals with chronic illnesses. They work with individuals of all ages and abilities and are guided by evidence based-practices to ensure that their clinical decisions are based on clinical research findings and clinical expertise.
All Exercise Physiologists have at least an undergraduate degree in exercise science or Kinesiology with additional training and certifications. They are considered experts on exercise and its impact on health and are often employed in hospitals, medical clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Exercise Physiologists play an important role in the healthcare system in promoting healthy lifestyle habits for individuals with a variety of chronic health conditions.
How is my health information secured?
Meeting the needs of our clients is at the centre of everything we do and this includes keeping our client’s information private and secure. To provide care we need to collect your personal health information and we employ best practices to ensure your information remains private. Simply put, we do not share your personal health information.
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