EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified, allied health professionals. They are equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions, for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Pathology domains covered by the services of AEPs include cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory / pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status.
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE AN EP?
Reasons to see an Exercise Physiologist can be, but not limited to, if you:
- Have a chronic condition
- Have a disability
- Are living with chronic pain
- Are recovering from an injury
- Are living with a mental illness
- Are pregnant or have recently given birth
- Suffer from Diabetes
HOW CAN YOU PAY FOR YOUR SESSIONS?
There are many different ways your Exercise Physiology sessions can be covered!
You may be entitled to visits through:
- NDIS
- MEDICARE (Bulk-Billed)
- RETURN TO WORK
- PRIVATE HEALTH (In-House Claiming)
- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
MEET OUR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY TEAM
Our Exercise Physiologists work from Monday to Saturday.
They conduct Initial Assessments for all services, including: NDIS, Medicare, DVA, MVA, Workcover, Privte Health.
Once an Initial Assessment has been done, they will construct a personalised exercise program; whether it may be exercises to do in the gym, or our pool, one on one or in a group.