Exercise Physiology
We, as Exercise Physiologists, strongly advocate for the therapeutic benefits of movement-based healing. Exercise rehabilitation has the potential to be highly effective in addressing a variety of conditions, such as sports and workplace injuries, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic diseases, mental health disorders, and neurological conditions.
Our Exercise Physiologists will create a customized exercise rehabilitation plan that is tailored to your individual needs. By guiding you through proper movement techniques, we can help you recover and achieve your desired fitness and lifestyle goals.
If you choose Exercise Physiology as your rehabilitation method, you may qualify for Medicare rebates if your GP refers you, as well as private health fund rebates. To explore this option, speak with your GP about receiving a referral to our Exercise Physiologists for any of the following :
- Medicare
- Workplace Injury
- Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Medicare for Exercise Rehabilitation
Strength Rehab offers Exercise Physiology services for those in need of rehabilitation who qualify under Medicare. To be eligible, you must receive a referral from your GP, who will evaluate your medical history and complete the necessary referral form.
Are you are a health professional? Fill out this referral form for Medicare patients.
Private Health Care for Exercise Rehabilitation
It is important to mention that Exercise Physiologists are covered by most of the private health care providers. You can use HICAPS to access our services, and it’s important to note that rebate amounts may vary.
What is Exercise Rehabilitation?
Exercise rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of recovering from pain or injury, as it aims to help you recover faster while avoiding further injury. By restoring function and allowing you to resume your daily activities, exercise rehabilitation can improve your quality of life. Our accredited Exercise Physiologists will create a tailored exercise plan to achieve your health goals. It is essential to prioritize exercise rehabilitation in your recovery process, as it can often be overlooked. The duration of healing time can vary depending on the person and the nature of the injury, but our team will work with you to create a successful exercise program that meets your needs.
Benefits of Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation offers a range of benefits for individuals recovering from injury or pain, including:
- Improved healing and recovery: Exercise rehabilitation can help stimulate blood flow and promote the healing process, helping individuals recover more quickly from their injury or pain.
- Increased strength and flexibility: Through exercise rehabilitation, individuals can increase their strength and flexibility, allowing them to better support their joints and improve overall mobility.
- Reduced risk of future injury: By strengthening the muscles and joints, exercise rehabilitation can help reduce the risk of future injury or re-injury.
- Improved quality of life: Exercise rehabilitation can help individuals return to their daily activities and improve their overall quality of life.
- Pain management: Exercise rehabilitation can help manage pain associated with injury or chronic conditions through the release of endorphins and improved circulation.
- Improved cardiovascular health: Exercise rehabilitation can also improve cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of heart disease and other related conditions.
Initial Exercise Physiology Consultation
The Initial consultation is 60 min and will include a detailed history taking, a thorough physical examination, an exercise program and a plan.
Follow up appointment with an Exercise Physiologist
Depending on your treatment plan, you may be advised to follow up with Borja to re-test your physical ability, make sure you are making progress, and update your exercise program.
These follow up appointments are either 30, 45 or 60 mins depending on the complexity of your condition or situation.
Home visits
Exercise Physiologists are available for home visits.
Online Consultations
Exercise Physiologists are available to work online wherever is your location, if this is a better option for you or someone you know!
Exercise Program StrengthRehab
Includes and initial assessment online or face to face and the design of an individualised exercise program with videos and information on techniques to complete each exercise prescribed.
This can assist anyone that wants to rehabilitate any injury, improve performance, injury prevention, chronic disease management, improve balance and coordination, functional strength, including all ages and training at home safely,
5 PPL StrengthRehab Classes
If you are planning on joining one of our 5StrengthRehab Exercise Physiology classes or already participate in one, Exercise physiologist can take you through a comprehensive physical assessment to work out your strengths, weaknesses, specific considerations as well as formulate an individualised exercise program to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Our Exercise Rehabilitation Team
Our Exercise Physiologists are accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), and they have extensive experience and expertise in their field. They offer a comprehensive range of services to aid in your recovery.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists specialize in health and fitness through the use of sports science. They are skilled in exercise rehabilitation, and they can enhance your strength and mobility after an injury, illness, or heart attack.
The team at Strength Rehab can design custom exercise programs based on your evaluation. These programs aim to restore full function, enhance muscle strength, improve flexibility, and increase endurance.
