What is Exercise Physiology?
Exercise physiology at Beerwah Active Physio focuses on ‘exercise as medicine’ in three main areas:
Rehabilitation
Exercise is often required in the rehabilitation of injury and prevention of re-injury and exercise physiology provides a great continuum to the hands-on treatment required for many musculoskeletal injuries to return you to your best.
Injury Rehab – Allsports Physio
Chronic Disease Management
The term Chronic Disease is an umbrella term that describes a group of conditions that have similar characteristics of being long-lasting and persistent in nature.
Chronic Disease Management – Allsports Physio
Health and Wellness
To maximise health and wellness, exercise is an essential part of life. Exercise assists in the prevention of chronic disease; helps to improve quality of life, and assists in reducing stress.
Health and Wellness – Allsports Physio
How Do I See an Exercise Physiologist?
No Referral Needed:
- If you are uninsured or claiming through private health insurance
- NDIS – if suitable for your disability and you have funding available under the “Improved Daily Living” or “Improved Health and Wellbeing” categories of your plan.
Referral Needed:
- Veterans – you can be bulk-billed with a referral from your GP
- Medicare –you can be bulk-billed under an EPC with a referral from your GP if you have a chronic disease or injury
- WorkCover – referral and/or recommendation from your GP, medical specialist or Physiotherapist.
In all cases, it is recommended that you discuss your suitability to begin an exercise plan created by an accredited exercise physiologist with your GP.
