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Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology – the fastest growning trend
· What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s (AEP) are university trained allied health professionals that provide extensive knowledge and skills in the delivery of safe and effective clinical exercise programs. They work within a range of populations including
Chronic Disease Management
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Injury rehabilitation
General Health & Well-being
Lifestyle and Behaviour change support
AEP’s provide exercise and physical activity intervention as a form of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Accreditation and professional conduct of AEP’s is governed by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). All our staff at Bodyfit NT are insured and covered under PL and PI insurance.
Chronic disease management
At Bodyfit NT, our exercise physiologists specialise in chronic disease management. We provide specialised exercise testing and prescription for individuals who have a chronic disease and manage their condition. These populations may include:
o Cancer
o Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
o Cardiac Rehabilitation
o Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD)
o Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
o Mental Illness/ Depression
o Arthritis
o Osteoporosis
o Asthma
o Neurological conditions, Parkinsons, MS etc
For those clients that have a listed Complex Chronic Medical Condition (last longer than 6 months) you may be eligible to obtain a Team Care Arrangement through your GP where they can then refer you to Allied Health Professionals, including Accredited Exercise Physiologists at Bodyfit NT. Through this service, you receive a substantial rebate from Medicare for consultations and training sessions (more than 60% for initial and 80% rebate for review). Contact your GP or Bodyfit NT for more information.
Do you have Private Health Insurance?
Below are the listed Private Health Insurance Companies that provide there members with rebates for Exercise Physiology Services
MBF / BUPA
Medibank Private
GMF Health
Grand United
Australian Unity
NIB
Teachers Federation
HBF
AHM
CBHS
HCF
Research Bank
Make sure you check with your PHI company with regards to your level of cover and access to these rebates.
Workers Compensation / Rehabilitation Referrals
Bodyfit NT provide a wide range of services for Return to Work and Rehabilitation clients from exercise and physical activity intervention to Physiotherapy and Nutrition services.
Referrals can be faxed to 8981 2887 or emailed to admin@bodyfitnt.com.au
Department of Veteran Affairs
Are you a DVA Gold or White (with accepted medical condition) card holder?
If you answered yes, did you know that upon referral from your GP you can access our Exercise Physiologists and regular one on one training through DVA at no charge.
