Exercise Physiology
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Reach Optimal Health with Exercise Physiology
WaterMarc's accredited exercise physiologists deliver you safe and effective exercise interventions to help you reach your optimal health. Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified, allied health professionals with the knowledge, skills and competencies to serve those with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.
If you have Private Health insurance or you're currently under WorkCover, TAC, DVA or NDIS funding streams you may qualify for rebates under these compensable schemes. Pathology domains covered by the services of AEPs include:
- Kidney
- Cancers
- Metabolic
- Neurological
- Cardiovascular
- Musculoskeletal
- Respiratory/pulmonary and mental health
- Any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status.
Our Mission
At WaterMarc, we want all of our members to be in tip top shape and especially members struggling to afford health services. It can be disheartening when you're struggling to get help with medical conditions or injuries. If you're ill and don't have access to care, our team of health professionals will assist you during your recovery.
We've made it our mission to ensure each and every member has access to health care services including of benefits including our exercise physiology services. We're working towards providing an opportunity for access and inclusion to all individuals regardless of your circumstances.
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FAQs Expand all
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are recognised and registered by the Australian Government as allied health professionals. Specialising in the prescription of exercise to treat and manage acute, sub-acute and chronic medical conditions, musculoskeletal injuries or disabilities.
With university degree education, an exercise physiologist can work with patients from post-surgery in hospital settings to return to work/sport at community level in private practice. Exercise physiologists can also assist with athletic development and work in elite sport.
Can I claim exercise physiology services at WaterMarc?
You certainly can. Once the session is completed with an exercise physiologist, we process these via our HICAPS machine terminal at reception so you receive your rebate as quickly as possible.
Rebates offered via HICAPS:
- Medicare
- Selected Health Fund
Do I need a referral?
You don’t need a referral unless you're being treated by one of WaterMarc's AEP’s through the following compensable schemes:
- WorkCover/WorkSafe
- Medicare
- TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Is exercise physiology right for me?
Exercise physiology is right for people who have a high risk of developing or are diagnosed with:
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Peripheral artery disease
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Muscle strains/tears
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Arthritis/osteoarthritis/osteoporosis
- Respiratory conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Post-surgery Rehabilitation
- Knee or hip replacement
- Arthroscopes
- Laminectomy/discectomy/spinal fusion
- Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Cancers
- Mental Health
- Obesity
Exercise physiologists can also work with you if you're healthy yet require assistance in optimising your health and fitness goals. Working with an AEP can lead to improved function and ability to complete daily living activities effortlessly.
Why should I see an exercise physiologist?
Exercise physiologists are qualified to prescribe exercise for health, rehabilitation and fitness. The skills and knowledge of an exercise physiologist are developed over five years of university education which enables them to treat proficiently in a variety of settings.
This includes land-based exercise, water-based exercise (hydrotherapy) and through education via individualised health counselling and facilitated group programs.
