After a diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis or cancer can feel overwhelming. These conditions don’t just affect your body – they can take a toll on your energy, your confidence, and your sense of self. It’s normal to feel uncertain, anxious or lost, but you are not alone.
Exercise as medicine
No matter where you are on your health journey, the right kind of physical activity can make a real difference.
Exercise plays a powerful role in supporting both physical and mental health, especially after a diagnosis. It can help you manage symptoms, improve strength and mobility, boost mood, reduce fatigue, and support your overall wellbeing.
Importantly, exercise doesn’t have to mean intense workouts or pushing through pain. It’s about finding the right approach for you – your condition, your goals, and your lifestyle.
A team approach to your health
The best kind of care is a whole-person, team-based approach. That means you’re not expected to figure everything out on your own.
You can work with a multidisciplinary team of qualified health professionals like accredited exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, mental health professionals, and your GP, all collaborating to support your health and recovery.
Together, they can help you build a plan that’s safe, achievable, and tailored to your needs.
Feel like yourself again
After a diagnosis, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost control. But every small step you take, every stretch, walk, or breath, can be a step toward feeling like yourself again.
Recovery isn’t about going back to where you were. It’s about moving forward, at your own pace, with the right support around you.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been living with a chronic condition for years, there’s a team who can guide you, empower you, and walk alongside you, every step of the way.
Learn more about your condition
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Find an accredited exercise professional
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