Exercise Physiology at Prime
For pain, injury, chronic conditions and lost capability — privately, or through Medicare, DVA, WorkCover and NDIS.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals who use exercise to help people manage chronic health conditions, recover physical capacity following injury, manage persistent pain and improve their health and physical function.
At Prime, Exercise Physiology goes beyond simply prescribing exercises.
We take the time to understand your health, your history, what your body can currently do and what you need or want it to be able to do. From there, exercise is individually prescribed and progressively developed to build the physical qualities that matter to you.
Depending on your needs, that may involve improving strength, mobility, balance, power, endurance or overall physical capacity.
The goal is not simply to complete exercises. It's to use exercise as a tool to help you become more capable.
What we can help with
Persistent pain & musculoskeletal conditions
Build strength and physical capacity when pain, stiffness or a longstanding injury is affecting what you can do.
Arthritis & joint health
Individual exercise to improve strength, mobility and function for people living with osteoarthritis and other joint conditions.
Chronic health conditions
Exercise prescribed around your health needs to improve physical capacity, fitness and overall health when living with a chronic condition.
Rebuilding after injury
Progressively restore strength, movement and confidence after injury or a period of reduced activity.
Strength, balance & physical decline
For people noticing they're becoming weaker, less steady or less physically capable than they used to be.
Deconditioning & returning to exercise
A structured way back into exercise if illness, injury, pain or simply life has kept you inactive for a long time.
Not sure whether Exercise Physiology is appropriate for your condition? Get in touch and we'll let you know.
Ways to access Exercise Physiology
Private
No referral is required. You can book directly for an Initial Assessment and ongoing Exercise Physiology sessions.
Medicare
Eligible clients can access Exercise Physiology through a GP referral under a Chronic Condition Management Plan. Medicare provides a rebate toward eligible sessions, with a gap payment applying at Prime.
DVA
Eligible DVA Gold and White Card holders can access Exercise Physiology with an appropriate referral. Approved services are billed directly to DVA.
WorkCover Queensland
Exercise Physiology may be available as part of your rehabilitation following a workplace injury. Services can be provided once the appropriate referral and approval are in place.
NDIS
Exercise Physiology is available for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants where the service is appropriate to the participant's goals and funding.
Mobile Exercise Physiology
If getting to the gym is difficult or training in your own environment is more appropriate, mobile Exercise Physiology is available across selected areas of the southern Gold Coast.
Tell us what's going on and we'll tell you straight.
Not sure whether Exercise Physiology is right for you? Get in touch, tell us a little about what's going on, and we'll help you work out the most appropriate next step.