Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are highly qualified practitioners in food, nutrition and eating. APDs provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. They have undertaken a university degree in dietetics and are registered with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
APDs have extensive training, knowledge and experience to help you understand the relationship between food and health, therefore allowing you to make dietary choices that main wellbeing as well as prevent and treat illness and diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
We work closely with you to optimise your health and wellbeing by helping you reach your goals. To do this, we work alongside you, as well as doctors and other health professionals. Our skills allow us to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, the food industry and private practice.
APDs specialise in providing expert Medical Nutrition Therapy and individualised solutions that fit into your lifestyle and can easily be integrated into your life.
The areas we specialise in at Allied Health Solutions are:
Aged Care Nutrition
Body Composition Monitoring
Chronic Disease Management (including Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Health, Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Hyperlipidaemia)
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Gastrointestinal Health (including Crohns Disease, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Chemical Intolerance, Coealiac Disease)
Malnutrition
Nutrient deficiencies (e.g Vitamin D, Iron)
Paediatric Nutrition
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Pregnancy Nutrition
Pre-Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
Sports Nutrition
Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
Weight Management
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Exercise Physiologists
An Accredited Exercise Physiologist also known as an AEP is a 4-year university qualified allied health professional accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
We specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
AEPs provide physical activity and behaviour change support for clients with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, COPD and many more.
How are Accredited Exercise Physiologists Different from Personal Trainers?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university trained and have undertaken extensive training to treat clients with chronic conditions.
AEPs do however treat those without any known conditions and help map out long term plans that help you achieve better health and prevent conditions such as diabetes and cancer.
AEPs are recognised providers of 27 of the 35 Australian private health insurance companies which allow you to claim rebates on their services.
How are Accredited Exercise Physiologists Different from Physiotherapists?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are both allied health professionals, however AEPs primary focus is to use exercise to prevent, mange and treat complex medical conditions.
Physiotherapists are trained in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries, can provide manipulative therapy, and provide services such as massage and dry needling – skills AEPs are not typically trained in.
AEPs typically work with conditions such as (but not limited to): heart disease, diabetes, mental illness, delaying cognitive decline, some cancers, lower back pain, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
AEPs will utilise their skills in exercise prescription, combined with their training in behaviour change, to empower clients and assist them to manage their health independently.
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