CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Our exercise physiologists are specialists in preventing and managing a wide range of health risk factors, medical conditions and injuries. Exercise physiology services at PERFORMEX include individual assessment and exercise prescription for home, gym or community-based exercise programs as well as ongoing consultation and support.

We Provide

• Functional Exercise Rehabilitation

• Chronic Disease Management

• Pre and Post Surgery Exercise

• Sports Performance and Injury

• Workplace Injury and Illness

• Musculo-Skeletal Assessment and Treatment

• Health and Fitness Assessments

• Strength and Conditioning Programs
  
  

Injuries Can Include

• Cancer

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain and arthritis

• Diabetes / Pre-Diabetes

• Fatigue

• Heart disease

• Hypercholesterolemia

• Hypertension

• Neurological and Neuromuscular conditions

• Osteoporosis

• Osteoarthritis

• Pre and Post Surgery Exercise

• Stress / Anxiety / Depression

• Sport and Workplace Injury

• Sports Performance

• Strength and Conditioning

• Weight Gain / Obesity

Reasons to see an Exercise Physiologist

Our exercise physiologists can assist you to exercise safely and effectively to improve your overall health and function. Some of the common reasons people will see an exercise physiologist is to:

• Optimise health following diagnosis of a medical condition or change in your health status

• Avoid or delay the need for medication or surgery

• Safely get back to previous activities after an illness, injury or surgery

• Manage conditions such as back pain or arthritis when exercising

• Assist with weight loss and altering body composition

• Prevent further medical conditions, comorbidities or recurrence

• Learn how to exercise effectively, and building confidence and motivation to manage your own program.

To learn more about the Scope of Practice for an AEP click here

To learn more information on a range of medical conditions treated by an AEP click here

Rebate information

• Medicare rebates may be available for allied health services for patients managing a chronic health condition. Please speak with your GP about your eligibility for a chronic disease management plan.

• The current Medicare rebate for allied health services is $52.95 for up to 5 visits per calendar year.

• Private health rebates are available from most private health funds – please speak to your health fund.

• HICAPS is available on site for direct claims.

WE Are Recognised By

• Private Health Funds

• Medicare

• Chronic Disease Management

• Diabetes Type LI Group Classes

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

• Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

• Workcover WA

• Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA)

• Self Funded

Performex Clinical Exercise Physiologists