Exercise Physiology Services

Exercise physiology services help with improving performance in a number of different ways. Your physiologist will look at prevention and rehabilitation, athletic development and performance, and lab-based assessments to see how best to support your development and improvement.

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What is exercise physiology?

Exercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise. It aims to describe and explain acute exercise and the body’s adaptation to training. This is done to help patients reach their maximum potential, by understanding the impact of both short and long term physical activity on the body.

What will an exercise physiologist do during our sessions?

An exercise physiologist has three main roles all centering around improving performance.

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

For rehabilitation, we generally start working with clients alongside therapists to help rebuild stability, strength and confidence in an injured area while with injury prevention, we focus on strengthening commonly injured areas with the goal of stopping injuries from occurring.

Athletic development and performance

This aspect is most commonly worked at in the gym where we look at what areas we could help someone improve upon that will benefit performance the most.

Lab-based

This is where through taking measurements and blood samples, we can assess health, different aspects of fitness and athletic potential in clients. These measurements can include things such as lung function, body fat and muscle percentage, muscular power, flexibility, VO2max and lactate threshold, among others.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took the pursuit of running up in October 2021 and I was always reluctant to invest in seeing a physio as I felt that I was 'sensible' enough to look after my physical work load and that I could rely on fellow runners to help keep me grounded. After suffering with multiple 'niggles' that I just ran through and because I was embarking on an Ultra Marathon training plan, I bit the bullet and decided to consult a physio. I didn't want to go to 'any physio', I wanted to make sure that I saw the best that was available to me and after asking a PT I know in the Manchester area, I was recommended to get and see Jonathan Collier at Injury Mechanics.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been seeing Jonathon for 3 years now after being recommended by a friend with my back pain, I play rounders, run and exercise and as I’m getting older need physio more often. Jonathon makes me feel at ease and it’s like going for a chat for an hour whilst  he works on what I need on that particular visit as it’s different every time!! But he understands and is patient with me great team!!
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How do you know if you need an exercise physiologist?

You might need to see an exercise physiologist if you have a chronic condition, injury, or disability. They might help you look at how to manage these things, or the best ways to recover from injury.

An exercise physiologist may also be right for you if you’re looking to lose weight, or manage a recurring injury. You might be recommended to a physiologist through another professional such as a doctor, nurse, or physiotherapist.

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How exercise physiology can help you

Here are some of the ways exercise physiology can be used to help you:

Tailored exercise programs

Your physiologist will take your goals onboard and deliver a personalised program which will target the right areas and get you to where you want to be. Certain exercises will be optimal for you reaching your goals, whether these exercises targeted at weight-loss, or specific area rehabilitation.

Mental health and independence

Exercise physiology can be used to help improve mental health, increase attention span and promote independence. This could be an elderly person regaining control of their joints to move around more freely, or through rehabilitation allowing a person to return to their regular, independent lifestyle.

Manage chronic conditions/pain

Through meticulously prepared exercise plans, you can manage the side effects of chronic illnesses or recurring injuries. For example, your physiologist might be able to help you improve blood glucose control if you are diabetic.

Work towards goals

Be it a minor or major goal, exercise physiology can be used within a gym setting to achieve certain goals such as athletic competition.

Exercise physiology can be used to aid you in reaching your personal fitness or lifestyle goals in a wide range of ways. Be sure to fill out our form at the bottom of this page if you have any questions or queries.

Exercise physiology services at Injury Mechanics

For further information on how we at Injury Mechanics can assist you through the assessment of your physiology, you can book your Physiology Consultation via our online booking system or contact us below.

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