Frequently Asked Questions

•  AEP’s can help with a range of conditions including;
•  Musculoskeletal injuries e.g. rolled ankle, torn muscles, broken bones, surgery prehab/rehab
•  Metabolic diseases – diabetes, graves, hashimotos
•  Cardiovascular disease – Heart attack, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Valvular disease
•  Neurological disease – Stroke recovery, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson, Schizophrenia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
•  Respiratory disease – COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis
•  Mental illness – Learning Difficulties, Depression, Bipolar Disorder
•  Healthy Ageing – Falls Prevention, Menopause Changes, Pediatric Movement, Osteoarthritis
•  Health and Wellbeing Coaching
•  Athlete Development
•  Strength and Conditioning
•  Healthy Education
• AEP’s can also assist with Cancer Management, Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury, Dementia, Arthritis, Global Developmental Delays, Chronic Low Back Pain

No, you do not need a referral to see an Exercise Physiologist at Body Mechanics and Function. You can directly book an appointment to receive personalised exercise physiology services tailored to your needs.

Additional Information:

• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan: If you have a chronic medical condition, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates under a CDM plan, which requires a referral from your General Practitioner (GP).
• Private Health Insurance: Many private health insurers offer rebates for exercise physiology services if you have extras cover. Check with your insurer for details on how to claim these benefits.
• NDIS Participants: If you are an NDIS participant, exercise physiology services may be included in your NDIS plan. A separate referral is not required, but services must align with your NDIS goals.
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Clients: DVA clients can access exercise physiology services under the D904 referral form, which needs to be completed by a GP, medical specialist, or hospital discharge planner.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your regular healthcare provider or contact us directly. Our team is here to support you in achieving your health and wellness goals.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists have undertaken a minimum of 4 years specialised bachelor in clinical exercise interventions for chronic health conditions.

We collaborate with health care professionals to tailor programs improving overall health and wellbeing. Generally AEP’s scope of practice is broader, from general healthy populations through to chronic health conditions. AEP’s address specific goals and specific health concerns bridsging medical care and exercise.

PT’s have a shorter course, sometimes only weeks training with no governing regulations or need for continued study. PT’s cater to clientele with general fitness goals and strength training.

We complete 500 hours of unpaid training and development which must be logged across multiple pathology domains. We also must maintain accreditation and stay up to date through further study each year.

The first session with an exercise physiologist will involve a discussion around your medical history, your physical activity history.

We will try and help you identify barriers and enablers to physical activity. We will help you identify and set your outcome goals, process goals and performance goals – this is how your pathway is designed.

There will be some physical measurements be taken to measure the growth you receive

• Most private health insurance companies do offer rebates for exercise physiology. It is best if you get in touch with your company to confirm. You will receive a receipt after payment of your session to provide your health insurer to process your rebate.
  
  
• Services may be claimed through some medicare referrals such as chronic health management plan or type 2 diabetes plan. For these programs a referral is required from your GP and a gap fee may be required on visitation.