Daniel Meaden
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Daniel Meaden sees patients at Mobius, Joondalup.
Exercise Physiology for Women's Health
Evidence-based exercise interventions that support strength, bone health, and long-term well-being during menopause and beyond.
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Therapeutic Exercise for Women's Health
Exercise Physiology plays a key role in supporting women's health, particularly during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal years, when hormonal changes can significantly affect strength, bone health, body composition, balance, and overall physical function.
At Elara Women's Health, we work with women following referral from their General Practitioner or Allied Health Professional to provide individualised, evidence-based exercise interventions that support both symptom management and long-term health outcomes.
How Exercise Physiology Supports Menopause
Hormonal changes during peri-menopause and menopause can significantly impact physical health and function. Exercise Physiology interventions address these changes through targeted, evidence-based programs.
Common Menopause-Related Changes
- Weight gain and changes in body composition
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Reduced bone density (osteopenia/osteoporosis)
- Decreased balance and coordination
- Increased falls risk
- Reduced physical function and confidence
How Exercise Physiology Helps
- Builds and maintains muscle strength
- Improves bone density and reduces fracture risk
- Enhances balance and reduces falls risk
- Supports healthy weight management
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Increases confidence with movement
Your Exercise Physiology Journey
Initial Exercise Physiology Assessment
Your first appointment involves a comprehensive assessment to understand your unique needs and develop a safe, effective exercise program. This includes:
- Detailed review of medical history and chronic disease diagnoses
- Menopause-related symptoms referenced by your referring GP
- Current health concerns impacting physical activity
- Previous experience with exercise and current activity levels
- Injury history, pain, and any physical limitations requiring modification
- Your goals, preferences, and confidence with exercise
This thorough assessment ensures exercise is prescribed safely and appropriately, functioning as a therapeutic intervention tailored to your medical needs.
Objective Physical Assessment
Where appropriate, objective testing is used to guide program design and establish baseline measures for monitoring progress. This may include assessment of:
- Muscle strength and power
- Range of motion and joint mobility
- Balance and falls risk
- Movement patterns and functional capacity
- Strength or movement asymmetries
These assessments help identify deconditioning, increased falls or fracture risk, and movement limitations, while allowing progress to be monitored over time.
Exercise Program Design & Delivery
Based on your assessment findings, an individualised exercise program is developed to suit your medical needs, confidence, goals, and preferred environment.
Resistance Training
A central component of care, particularly for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Resistance training helps:
- Improve bone strength and density
- Reduce fracture risk
- Build and maintain muscle mass
- Increase metabolic rate
- Enhance functional strength for daily activities
Balance & Falls Prevention
For older women or those at increased falls risk, programs focus on:
- Improving balance and coordination
- Building lower-limb strength
- Enhancing proprioception and body awareness
- Increasing confidence with movement
- Reducing risk of falls and associated complications
Flexible Program Options
Programs are designed to be practical, achievable, and adaptable to your lifestyle:
- Home-based programs with minimal equipment
- Gym-based programs for those with access
- Ongoing one-on-one sessions at Mobius Health & Performance
- Hybrid approaches combining supervised and independent exercise
- Regular reviews and progression as you improve
Progressive & Individualised Care
Your program evolves with you to ensure continued improvement:
- Initial structured program to build skill and confidence
- Education on proper exercise technique
- Regular program reviews and progression
- Gradual increases in intensity or complexity
- Support for long-term adherence and independence
Specialised Areas of Focus
Every woman's experience with menopause, chronic pain, or bone health is different. Our Exercise Physiology programs focus on the areas that matter most to you and your long-term health. Whether you're managing osteoporosis, navigating menopause symptoms, or living with chronic pain, we develop targeted interventions that build strength, reduce risk, and support your quality of life.
Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Management
Resistance training is particularly important for women with reduced bone density. Evidence-based programs focus on high-intensity, progressive loading to stimulate bone formation and reduce fracture risk, while ensuring exercises are performed safely and with proper technique.
Menopause Symptom Management
Exercise can help manage many menopause symptoms including hot flushes, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and weight gain. Programs are tailored to address your specific symptoms while building overall strength and fitness.
Chronic Pain & Movement Limitations
For women with conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, or other chronic pain conditions, exercise programs are carefully modified to work within your limitations, gradually building capacity while respecting pain and fatigue.
Our Exercise Physiology Team
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a specialised women’s health service delivered by a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to evidence-based care and advanced women’s health expertise. Meet our team.
Dr Sharon Vasey holds the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK), and Dr Aye Kinzanar holds the Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Both doctors are members of the Australasian Menopause Society.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss your health issues with one of our doctors and receive guidance on next steps for your health journey we can offer a bulk billed video discovery call. Find out more.
Women’s health can be complex and require a longer appointment. At Elara we offer appointments ranging from 15 minutes to an hour.
For or latest fees, check out our pricing page.
1/165 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup.
Review our contact page for full contact information and how to find us.
For answers to more questions, check our frequently asked questions pages for patient information, menopause, endometriosis and contraception.
Why Choose Elara for Exercise Physiology?
Clinical Expertise
Specialised in women's health with nine years of experience across diverse clinical presentations.
Collaborative Care
Working closely with your GP and allied health team to ensure integrated care.
Individualised Programs
Tailored to your medical needs, goals, confidence level, and preferred environment.
Ready to Build Strength & Confidence?
Start your journey with evidence-based exercise physiology tailored to your needs.