Accredited Exercise Physiologists are university qualified allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Pathology domains covered by the services of AEPs include cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory / pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status. Our Exercise Physiologists provide support for people with:
At Fit To Live, our movement specialists have experience working with complex clients diagnosed with multiple chronic diseases. Exercise forms a significant component of treating various conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.
Your doctor will determine whether you fit the CDM eligibility and can organise a referral to see one of our Exercise Physiologists. Our practitioners are all registered Medicare providers and are available to help you today.
The Chronic Disease Management (formerly Enhanced Primary Care or EPC) enables Doctors to refer clients to various allied health providers such as Exercise Physiology. The CDM usually involves a multidisciplinary approach to patient care which is instigated by your doctor. Clients may be eligible for five supervised sessions with our Exercise Physiologist.
Do you have private health insurance? Our Exercise Physiologists are now recognised by all private health funds. Our practise is HICAPS registered allowing you to claim on the spot for your service.
Injured at work? Fit To Live can assist you with your rehabilitation. Our Exercise Physiologists conduct a thorough initial assessment to determine your functional capacity for work. Our goal is to help you regain full function prior to returning to full work duties. We place you at the centre of care and will always ensure that you are involved in all communication with doctors, insurance companies and return to work providers. We understand it can be a stressful process however we work closely and communicate with yourself, your work, doctors and insurance companies.
We are your advocate; we are here to ensure that every decision is made in your best interest. We will provide you with the highest care and quality treatment to ensure that all your needs are met so you can return back to your pre-injury capacity.
Our Exercise Physiologists are registered providers with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Fit To Live practitioners specialise in tailored exercise prescription for clients with various disability leading to delivering and evaluating safe and functional exercise interventions to reduce the impact an individual’s disability has on their everyday life
Fit To Live Offers Exercise Physiology services to Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) eligible persons for continuous improvement of all areas of health care. Exercise physiology is a critical clinical care intervention to manage chronic disease and help individuals recover from major illness or injury.
Implementing a specific pre-operative exercise program will significantly enhance your post-operative recovery. Our programs focus on improving your flexibility, balance, strength, proprioception and pain management prior to surgery.
Recently diagnosed you with diabetes, what’s next? FLT runs specific exercise programs to help you better manage your diabetes. You can receive Medicare rebates for up to 8 group exercise sessions provided by our Exercise Physiologists. Book an appointment to get started today!
At Fit To Live we understand the importance of exercise in older adults. More than 1/3rd of Australians over the age of 65 will have a fall each year resulting in physical or psychological injury. This can lead to a loss of confidence and fear of a recurrent fall resulting in inactivity which further increases the risk of falling. Key Risk Factors For Falls:
We have designed a falls prevention program specifically tailored around these risk factors to assist in the prevention of falls in older adults. Along with your Exercise Physiology group sessions we have tailored a home program to be conducted daily.
