Exercise Physiology

 Pregnancy

Pelvic Floor

Cancer

Endometriosis

Pain Management

Injury Rehab

What is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on the body, the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease, support optimal health and aid in recovery. 

Exercise Physiologists are ‘active therapists’ and prescribe exercise rehab to support:

  • injury rehab and rehabilitation after surgery

  • managing invisible illnesses & chronic conditions

  • optimising sports and performance

We believe exercise is medicine and prescribe exercise to treat, or prevent health conditions and injuries in the same way a doctor might prescribe medication.Our appointments include exercise delivery, education and support to help you both within the gym and at home. 

At Pear we are Women’s Health Exercise Physiologists, and have additional training and knowledge in how to prescribe exercise to support women:

  • when pregnant

  • as new mum, or with pelvic floor dysfunction

  • during and after treatments for cancer

  • managing an invisible illness, such as EDS, POTS or fibromyalgia

What to expect at your first appointment with our Exercise Physiologists?

When attending an exercise physiology appointment we ask that you wear comfortable clothing you can move well in, closed in shoes and bring clean grippy socks for use on the Pilates equipment. 

At your first appointment with our exercise physiologists we take any relevant medical history, look at how your body is moving and work with you one on one with our equipment.

We may also give you a homework exercise program to begin using, where you can follow your exercise program via videos and record your progress. 

We will come up with a plan together, with review appointments, home programs, small group classes providing a combination of support for your movement and health goals.

A Women’s Health Exercise Physiologist can help you:

Exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on the body, the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease, support optimal health and aid in recovery. 

  • experience any leaking of urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise, or feel desperate to run to the loo!

  • don’t know what exercises to do after having a baby, or having cancer, or having surgery, or find movements can cause you pain

  • have had a baby in the last 5 years and have concerns about your pelvic floor, including feeling heaviness in your pelvis, or pain during sex

  • have a condition like EDS/hyper-mobility, POTS, CFS/ME or fibromyalgia

  • have a condition like prolapse and want to exercise safely (yes - you can exercise - in fact its one of the best things you can do!)

  • have had a hysterectomy or laparoscopy or mastectomy surgery and want support in rehabilitation

  • are pregnant and want to keep moving safely

  • have been told you have osteoporosis, or at risk of osteopenia and want to use exercise to help support your bones

  • want to train for a special event, sporting team or have a movement goal in mind!