Exercise Physiology
Exercise Prescription Specialists!
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation at Clinic 88 is conducted by fully qualified and ESSA accredited Exercise Physiologists.
Clinic 88 offers accredited Exercise Physiology sessions for treatment of a wide variety of injuries and chronic conditions. Our Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals with Medicare provider numbers.
Exercise Physiologists are specialists in Exercise Prescription and will tailor your program to your specific needs.
They can receive referrals from your doctor for:
- Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan
- DVA programs
- NDIS Programs
- My Aged Care (Home Care Packages)
- Private patients
- Workers compensation claims (including Comcare, Work Cover ACT and CTPI claims)
Medicare Rebates via EPC Programs
As of November 2009, 5 sessions per year with an ESSA accredited Exercise Physiologist will be rebated by Medicare to the amount of $58.30 per session. To gain this rebate, clients must first be referred for this service by a General Practitioner for an EPC program. Please consult your GP if you wish to gain access to this rebate.
What are some of the Conditions treated by Exercise Physiologists?
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Parkinsons Disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia
- Stroke Rehab
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Metabolic Disease
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Osteoporosis and Arthritis
- Cancer Recovery Programs
- Falls Prevention
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intellectual Disability
- Mental Health Programs
Note: Exercise Physiologists are Specialists in tailoring exercise to your specific needs.
Many of these conditions are eligible for Medicare rebates via EPC Programs. Please consult your GP for clarification and referral to Clinic 88. You must have an EPC program for Medicare rebates and the referral must be to an Exercise Physiologist.
Workers Compensation Claims
- Comcare
- Work Cover ACT
- CTPI Claims
Our Exercise Physiologists are experienced in treatment for work related injuries and return to work plans. We utilise gradual exercise to treat workplace injuries and tailor the exercise program to assist individuals in rehabilitating towards a return to work-based duties. Completing initial assessments focused on functional capacity, programs are created to assist individuals with their ongoing rehabilitation and return to work under public and private schemes.