What Is a Physiologist?
A physiologist is a specialist in physiology, the study of the functions of living things. There are many types of physiologist including exercise, cardiac, and neurophysiologists. Each specialist has specific training in the area of study. Exercise physiologists specialize in the physiology of exercise. Their job is to implement exercises, and monitor the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of the routine necessary for physical or cardiac rehabilitation. They evaluate physical abilities and employ exercises to enhance and maintain overall health and conditioning. They also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify risks and provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program. A sports physiologist, on the other hand, is concerned with the functioning of the body as it applies to athletes. They specialize in performance and endurance. They must have, in addition to specific knowledge of physiology, an extensive knowledge base of the specific sport’s requirements. Cardiac
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- Are there other organisations apart from Medicare and the Victorian WorkCover Authority that have approved AAESS-accredited Exercise Physiologists as Providers of their rehabilitation services?
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- What Is a Physiologist?
