Diabetic Living Australia — July-August 2017

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Christine Armarego

Accredited Exercise Physiologist at

theglucoseclub.com.au

What can an exercise

physiologist do for me?

So many things! An Accredited

Exercise Physiologist (AEP) holds

a four-year equivalent university

degree and specialises in exercise

and movement for both the

prevention and management of

chronic diseases and injuries.

AEPs provide support for people

with a number of conditions,

including obesity, cardiovascular

disease, diabetes, osteoporosis

and arthritis, and post-surgical

rehabilitation, such as hip or

knee replacement.

How does an exercise

physiologist differ from

a personal trainer?

The main difference is that they

are university trained to manage

conditions such as those listed.

An AEP is required to complete

360 hours of practical experience

before qualifying to become a

member of Exercise and Sports

Science Australia (ESSA).

What does

‘accredited’

mean?

Accredited

means we

maintain our knowledge and

expertise with continued

professional development

• staying up to date with
  the latest research to ensure
  you always get the very best
  evidence-based advice.

How do I find one in my area?

Go to essa.org.au and click on

‘Find an accredited member’.

Why did you become an AEP?

I discovered a love and joy of

movement while young and

wanted other people to feel the

benefits movement brings. I say

‘movement’ not exercise. I love

seeing my clients develop a

sustainable individualised

exercise plan that makes a

difference to the quality of

their lives, to their health and

ultimately their happiness. I

focus on providing my clients

with lifestyle modifications.

I have a family history of

type 2 diabetes so my risk

of developing it is high,

so I maintain a healthy

lifestyle to help

prevent

or delay

this. ■

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Dr Kate Marsh

Dietitian and

diabetes educator

Kate, who has type 1, is

in private practice in

Sydney. nnd.com.au

Dr Sultan Linjawi

Endocrinologist

A diabetes specialist,

Sultan has a clinic in

Coffs Harbour, NSW.

drsultanlinjawi.com

Dr Janine Clarke

Psychologist

Janine is in private

practice at Mend

Psychology and The

Sydney ACT Centre.

mendpsychology.com.au

Dr Gary Deed

General practitioner

Gary, who has type 1,

is devoted to helping

people with diabetes. He

is in practice in Brisbane.

Danielle Veldhoen

Podiatrist

Danielle works at

Flinders Medical Centre,

South Australia.

Dr Angus Turner

Ophthalmologist

Angus directs Lions

Outback Vision,

providing specialist

eye-care services to

remote areas of WA.

outbackvision.com.au

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