Movement that works with your body, not against it.
Exercise Physiologists specialize in the body in motion, with more medical-setting training than a typical personal trainer.
How it helps
Movement seems risky when your body's already under stress, but the right kind, at the right pace, actually helps interrupt the chronic pain cycle. A well-trained EP builds strength, endurance, mobility, and balance around your age, ability, condition, and goals, working to manage flares and build confidence rather than push through them.
How to find one
When interviewing an EP (or personal trainer): Do they have experience with chronic pain? Are they certified by a nationally accredited institution? Does their plan flex around flares or low-energy days? Do they collaborate with other professionals like dietitians, physical therapists, or mental health providers?
Malarie Burgess, ACSM, AFEP
Works in public health as an exercise specialist for special populations, with experience as a coach, personal trainer, and athletic injury rehab and group fitness instructor.
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