How does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist differ from a Personal Trainer?
Clinical Exercise Physiologists focus on the evidence regarding exercise prescription and possess the knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery and health behavior modification for people with clinical conditions or impairments. Clinical Exercise Physiologists, compared to Personal Trainers, possess extensive knowledge of the patients pathophysiology and medications, how this may effect their daily activities and what co-morbidities may exist with their medical conditions and identify potential contraindications to exercise. Furthermore, CEP's are trained to educate the client on how to overcome barriers to exercise and manage adherence to an active lifestyle. (ESSA, 2012).
Clinical Exercise Physiologists focus on the evidence regarding exercise prescription and possess the knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery and health behavior modification for people with clinical conditions or impairments. Clinical Exercise Physiologists, compared to Personal Trainers, possess extensive knowledge of the patients pathophysiology and medications, how this may effect their daily activities and what co-morbidities may exist with their medical conditions and identify potential contraindications to exercise. Furthermore, CEP's are trained to educate the client on how to overcome barriers to exercise and manage adherence to an active lifestyle. (ESSA, 2012).
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease
A client centered exercise program is critical for persons with history or at risk for cardiovascular disease
- Assessment of level of risk for developing cardiovascular disease
- Exercise intervention designed based on risk stratification
- Exercise intervention designed based on electrocardiogram
- Exercise intervention designed post myocardial infarct
Aging, Metabolic Disease & Cancer
Research indicates that evidence based exercise programs increase daily functioning, independence & quality of life
- Elderly & Frail Populations
- Diabetes Patients
- Cancer Patients
- Overweight & Obese
Neuromuscular Conditions
- Prehab & Rehab
- Motor Re-Learning & Proprioception
- Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Injury Prevention
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Postural & Gait Analysis
- Adapted Physical Activities for persons with disabilities
