Frequently Asked Questions
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An exercise physiologist is a healthcare professional who provides information and advice about exercise and physical activity to help clients manage, prevent and treat chronic conditions. Exercise physiologists provide rehabilitation services and work with clients who have or are recovering from a range of conditions including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, depression and cancer.
You can find ExCo on Level 3 of 506 Miller Street Cammeray. Not sure where to find us? Find more information on our Contact page.
In preparation for your first appointment with us, please bring:
- any relevant documentation (eg. referral letter, scan reports etc)
- wear clothing that you are comfortable exercising in (change room facilities are available)
- enclosed shoes your own towel and water bottle.
Yes, rebates may be applicable for our exercise physiology services if you have a specific health condition you’re trying to treat, manage or improve. Medicare, DVA and most private health funds recognise exercise physiology (under a Chronic Disease Management Plan). Please note, a specific referral is required from your GP to claim under Medicare or DVA.
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Onero Frequently Asked Questions
The Onero program is an evidence-based exercise programme designed specifically to prevent osteoporotic fracture by stimulating bone development and preventing falls in at-risk individuals. The evidence on which the Onero programme is based is derived from the findings of the LIFTMOR randomised controlled trial published in the Journal of Bone & Mineral Research.
In our Onero classes, there are a maximum of 8 people. There are 7 regular booking spaces available, and 1 extra spot reserved for ‘make up’ classes.
Each class is 45 minutes, and it is recommended you attend twice a week. This is based on the frequency of participants in the LIFTMOR studies, and the ongoing research under the Onero™ Program itself. However, in the event you can only attend one class per week, it is better than nothing. Waitlist spots are available for preferred times and offered once there is vacancy.
There is no specific warm up for the Onero class, as the evidence suggests there is no more or less benefit in doing so. If anything, you could practise the movements of the lifting exercises to help aid in enhancing mobility and technique.
Onero is an ongoing program, as the evidence suggests that application and progression of loading and impact is necessary to continually reap the osteogenic benefit. Ceasing these activities may result in the bone density plateauing or even falling again.
To date, the Onero™ Program’s evidence suggests it is the leading exercise-based intervention for osteoporosis management when compared to other modes of exercise. Participants have demonstrated improvements in bone density and improved functional outcomes related to a reduction in falls risk, ultimately leading to reduced fracture risk. On top of these factors, it has also shown improvements in body composition, such as reduced body fat and increased lean body mass, and improved posture.
Everyone commences with a 1:1 assessment. Following this you’ll spend time in 1:1 sessions with Onero qualified Exercise Physiologists to learn and understand the program components, determine appropriate starting weights, and more importantly the optimal lifting techniques.
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