Exercise Physiology, or EP, is the study of the body’s acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise and how this affects our physical and mental health. Through this knowledge, an Exercise Physiologist is the best positioned allied health professional to prescribe exercise as medicine for any number of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, mental health, cancer, chronic pain and many more. They also play a key role in musculoskeletal rehabilitation following injury or surgery and can assist people living with a disability better manage their health and maintain their independence.

A common question asked is ‘ how does that differ from a Physiotherapist?’ While there are similarities, a Physiotherapist’s training has much more emphasis on the assessment and diagnosis of disease and injury with treatment focused around the acute reduction of symptoms generally with a more “hands-on” approach. An EP’s role tends to focus more around increasing the individual’s functional capacity, improving quality of life and the long term management of symptoms utilising exercise and movement to generate therapeutic outcomes.

Sounds a bit made up, right? But in fact, an Exercise Scientist has completed a minimum of 3 years tertiary study, learning about the science of exercise. Through this knowledge they are able design and deliver evidence-based exercise interventions to improve health, fitness, well-being and athletic performance. In addition to this, they have a deeper understanding of the effect exercise has on the PREVENTION of injury and chronic health conditions.

Within 360 Health Clinic our Accredited Exercise Scientists work closely with our Accredited Exercise Physiologists to provide a continuum of care for our clients, whether that be through ongoing supervised exercise sessions, or progression in to group programs.

No, you do not require a referral to see an Exercise Physiologist.

However, we are recognised with Private Health Funds, meaning you may be eligible for a rebate on our services. Get in touch with health fund to see if Exercise Physiology is including in your policy.

Further to this, speak with your GP as you may be eligible for a rebate as part of a Chronic Disease Management Plan, Workers Compensation or Third Party claim, or Department of Veteran Affairs.

We are also able to provide services to those with NDIS plans who a self- or plan-managed.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, get in touch with your GP or call us on 6762 3639 to discuss your situation further.

During your initial consultation with an AEP, they will do a comprehensive assessment in order to develop an exercise plan designed specifically to meet your individual requirements and goals while taking in to consideration any pain, injuries or illnesses you may have.

This assessment will involve some discussion around your health and physical activity history as well as some movement assessments to ascertain an appropriate starting point for your exercise program. Your AEP will work with you to set some goals for treatment and outline the steps we will take to work towards achieving them.

We understand that unexpected events and illness can crop up without warning, however we ask that you give us as much notice as possible so that we may be able to fill your appointment with another client on our waitlist.

SMS reminders for all appointments and classes are sent out 48-hours' prior to your booking. We ask that you please confirm your attendance by replying 'YES' to these messages.

Failure to provide at least 12 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your booking will incur a fee of 50% of the service fee. This fee is payable by the client themselves and will not be billed under compensable schemes*.

Failure to attend your scheduled booking may result in a 100% fee being charged.

CLASS BOOKINGS - Failure to provide 12-hours’ notice or a no-show, and in the instance we are unable to fill your spot in the class, you will be charged 100% of the class fee. Or where a Class Pass is held, a deduction of one class from this package. 

*Please note that if you receive treatment under a compensable scheme (eg Work Cover, Lifetime Care or DVA) you are responsible for payment of this fee. NDIS participants will have this fee billed as part of their funding allocated to Exercise Physiology as outline in their Service Agreement