What is Exercise Physiology and How can an Exercise Physiologist or Exercise & Sports Scientist Help you?

Exercise physiologists specialise in the field of health and fitness. The Exercise Physiologists of Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health excel in providing exercise interventions and advice in areas ranging from chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity, to improving sporting performance in weekend warriors/ semi-elite/elite athletes, to strength & conditioning programs.

An exercise physiologist also provides functional return to work programs, perform fitness assessments, generate individualised exercise programs to meet the needs of the clients goals and can assist with weight loss and management by collaborating with dietitians to develop the most suitable and individualised lifestyle/weight loss program for each client.

Our Exercise Physiologists have experience in creating exercise programs for the gym, fitness centres, home based exercise programs, swimming pools, and programs aimed at improving functional capacity.

Exercise Physiologiy services at mygcphysio include:

• Strength & Conditioning for recovery from Injury, Bone Health, Tendon Rehab, Post-operative Rehab or Sports Performance
• Junior athlete development
• Injury prevention, rehabilitation and return to sport guidance
• Athlete monitoring and strength testing
• Guidance on the use of the Alter-G (Anti-gravity) treadmill
• Power Breathe for Inspiratory Muscle Training
• General health and fitness for optimal well-being
• Seniors strength training

Exercise Physiology appointments may be available under Medicare and the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program. If you have a noted ailment or chronic condition, speak to your GP about your entitlement to Medicare-paid visits (please note: to ensure quality of care and appropriate time frames to help you achieve your goals, GCPSH does NOT bulk bill these visits but the fee difference is minimal. Feel free to enquire about your out-of-pocket amount by phoning us on 07 5500 6470). A referral is required from your GP to claim the Medicare fee which can be refunded to you directly in clinic at the time of your appointment.

Find out more information about how an Exercise Physiologist can help you here

Health Fund Rebates

Exercise Testing with Harriet Brown Gold CoastHealth Fund Rebates are available for many Private Health Funds under an Exercise Physiology consultation (27 of 35 Health Funds participate- find out if yours does here) and can often be processed In-Clinic at the time of your test. For more information on rebates for Exercise Physiology, please contact your Health Fund directly.

Your health fund may also allow you to claim a certain amount annually for Health Preventative Measures which may include fitness/weight loss/health programs. You may need to complete a form signed by your physiotherapist or doctor that are available from you Health Fund. Contact you Health Fund for more information.

Examples of Chronic conditions an Exercise Physiologist is the best Health Professional to manage include:

• Cardiopulmonary – hypertension, heart disease, asthma, COPD.
• Metabolic- obesity, diabetes, weight management, impaired glucose tolerance.
• Musculoskeletal- injuries, pain, and arthritis, osteoporosis.
• Neurological/Neuromuscular- stroke, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, MS and cerebral palsy.

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