Exercise Physiology

Medicare Enhance Primary Care Plan (EPC)

Individual services (5 per year) are bulk billed provided the patient is referred by a GP with a Team Care Arrangement and GP Management Plan.

Type 2 diabetes referral

For those diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, Exercise Physiology services are bulk-billed, including 1 assessment and 8 pool and/or gym group sessions

Private

Private sessions are available at the Centre with many health funds recognising Exercise Physiology services and offering a substantial rebate. The SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre is equipped with a HICAPS terminal which allows all payments to be processed on the spot.

NDIS

The NDIS offer funding for Allied Health Services related to a person’s disability – this incorporates Exercise Physiology. Funding for Exercise Physiology can come from one of two budget areas in an NDIS plan:

• Capacity building – Improved Daily Living
• Capacity building – Improved Health and Wellbeing

Accredited Exercise Physiologists can tailor programs for people with disabilities that address critical needs, such as:

• improved daily living capabilities
• improved mental and physical health and well-being
• the ability to engage in the community including social activities
• overall strength and capacity improvements.
  

Department of Veteran's Affairs

If you are an eligible Veteran with a DVA White or Gold card, you may be able to access Exercise Physiology services. Exercise Physiology can help through the delivery of clinical exercise to manage chronic disease or post-hospital exercise rehabilitation for treatment of a major injury or illness.

Work Cover/Motor Vehicle Accident

Our Exercise Physiologists can work on achieving the client’s rehabilitation needs and goals following a referral from a GP and case manager approval.

Hydrotherapy

Pool program with access to the Centre's 25 metre heated shallow-water program pool with an access ramp.

• Low impact environment
• Limited joint stress
• Resistance based
• Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries

Available as 1:1 sessions or group

Gym

Gym programs with access to cardio, strength and resistance based equipment.

• Strength and cardio training
• Balance and posture
• Flexibility
• Improves bone density

Available as 1:1 sessions or group

Home-Based Exercise

Individually prescribed exercise program to improve your well-being from the comfort of your own home. Work at your pace and utilise personally tailored exercises to optimise your health and reach your individual goals.

Clinical Reformer Class

Classes are facilitated by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and are designed to help manage chronic conditions or continue with rehabilitation, with the aim of improving balance, mobility, and functional movement. All programs are individually prescribed and designed to suit your individual needs.

Chair-Based Mindful Movement Class

Our Chair-Based Mindful Movement Classes are a low impact chair-based exercise modality focussing on mind-body connection and breathing control. The purpose of this class is to improve balance, mobility, and flexibility through a mix of static and dynamic poses and breathing exercises. The class is beginner friendly and suitable for people of all experience levels.