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DVA services with Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy

Please call 6252 2388 for Appointments

Who can receive Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy Services

You may receive Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy services if you have an assessed clinical need (by a GP) and a:

And you:

  • have a chronic disease; or 
  • are recovering after a hospital stay for treatment of a major injury or illness

Due to the ever changing regulation with DVA services, this is a direct link to the government webpage to ensure we are giving you the correct information on how to access DVA services with a Physiotherapist DVA webpage  Exercise Physiologist  DVA webpage

How you access this service

1. Get a referral to Clinic 88 for an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist from your:

  • general practitioner (GP)
  • medical specialist
  • treating doctor in hospital
  • hospital discharge planner

2. Contact Clinic 88 with your (6253 2388) to make an appointment with the Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. 

3. Make sure you have your referral and your DVA card when making the call to ensure your appointment is with the correct Therapist

4. Note that Exercise Physiologists are experts in exercise prescription for many medical conditions and disease states while Physiotherapists will often use hands on skills to treat musculoskeletal conditions.

What are Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy Services for DVA

Exercise physiologists are experts in Exercise Prescription for a variety of special conditions.  They tailor exercise to you as an individual and your specific needs.

Physiotherapists utilise other services than Exercise, such as many hands on techniques and taping, to help reduce pain and increase mobility

Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy services contribute to the management of: 

Diabetes – Cardiovascular Disease – Osteoporosis – Arthritis 

Cancer – Chronic Muscular Disease – Mental Health – Degenerative Diseases

Things you should know

From 1 October 2019, referrals to this service will be under the Allied Health Services treatment cycle. This means that a referral will last for up to 12 sessions or 1 year, whichever ends first.

These treatment cycles place you at the centre of your care and the general practitioner (GP) as your care coordinator.

There are no limits to the number of treatment cycles you can have.

You can also have:

  • a separate treatment cycle for each allied health service you need; and
  • treatment cycles for different allied health services at the same time

The treatment cycle does not apply to physiotherapy and exercise physiology services for clients who have a Totally and Permanent Incapacitated (TPI) Gold Card. Exercise physiology or physiotherapy services for TPI clients must still be clinically necessary, evidence-based and goals oriented. The treatment cycle will apply to TPI clients for referrals to all other allied health services.

Plus

  • We don’t pay for gym memberships or general exercise programs outside of your treatment sessions.
  • You will not need to pay access fees for gyms or pools if they are part of your treatment plan.
  • If you live in permanent residential aged care your eligibility for EP services may change.
  • If you have seen another exercise physiologist in the last 12 months be sure to let your current exercise physiologist know