16/10/2026
The reality of private practice as an Exercise Physiologist…
People often see the exercise programs, the gym sessions, the strength gains and the success stories. But there is so much more to working in private practice than what happens during an appointment.
This week, I treated patients with the following conditions (and more!):
▪️ ADHD and Intellectual Disability
▪️ Falls prevention
▪️ Pre-total hip replacement rehabilitation
▪️ Hysterectomy recovery
▪️ Osteoporosis
▪️ Stroke rehabilitation
▪️ Back rehabilitation following lumbar microdiscectomy
▪️ Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
▪️ Parkinson’s Disease
▪️ Prostate ca
▪️ Gluteal tears and hip bursitis
▪️ Postnatal rehabilitation
Being trusted to be part of someone's health journey through so many different stages of life is one of the real privileges of this profession.
Behind every appointment is a person, a medical history, a family, a set of challenges and, often, a complex web of physical and emotional needs.
Many of my patients are ageing with multiple chronic conditions, navigating declining function, managing pain, recovering from surgery or working hard to maintain their independence. Others are facing significant life changes, new diagnoses or trying to regain confidence in their bodies.
As an Exercise Physiologist in private practice, the mental load extends well beyond the time spent face-to-face with patients. There is the constant clinical decision-making, modifying programs, monitoring symptoms, recognising when something isn't quite right, and communicating with other health professionals.
You often carry patient concerns with you. You celebrate their wins, worry when they experience setbacks and continually consider what more you can do to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
This is Exercise Physiology! 🙌
