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| Trigger points for a GP referral to an exercise physiologist- Post-acute phase
- Poor strength and/or mobility
- History of falls/fractures
- Difficulty performing activities of daily living
- Reduced self efficacy for physical activity
Trigger points for an exercise physiologist referral to a GP- New or unexplained symptoms
- Depression
Potential treatment by an exercise physiologist- Exercise prescription: individualised exercise prescription with an optimal dose for cardiovascular and functional benefit. Exercise prescription would be balanced with the patients' goals, readiness to change, knowledge, skills and access to resources and may be conducted in the home, gym or EP clinic
- Education: about stroke recovery and cardiovascular risk factors
- Assessment: may include goals, exercise history, anthropometry, blood pressure, blood profiles, fitness, strength, power, balance, mobility and may include specific assessments for work or activities of daily living
- Physical activity advice: encouraging incidental and leisure time activity, active transport (where possible) and reducing sedentary behaviours
- Self-management support: health education, planning, monitoring, follow up, behavioural counselling and relapse prevention
- Referral: matching patients to appropriate community based physical activity options with consideration of their age, interests, transport, functional capacity and cultural orientaton
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