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Exercise Physiology

Department Veterans Affairs & Medicare Provider

There are no out-of-pocket expenses once you have a referral from a GP. Please speak with your GP about commencing a program with us.
Regular participation with an Exercise Phsyiologist will help to:

• Improve/maintain health, wellbeing and energy.
• Improve functional strength, which will mean that you can do daily activities with less effort.
• Improve mobility, which will make activities such as getting out of a chair or picking items off the floor easier.
• Help with weight management.
• Lowers your risk of heart disease; (Adults with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to suffer a cardiac event, including heart attack or stroke).
• Can induce the release of the body’s natural feel good hormones such as serotonin and norepinephrine, and the flow of oxygen to the brain which improves mood and awareness.
• Increase the amount of exercise you can do before you become fatigued. Therefore, you increase your energy levels so that daily tasks no longer leave you feeling tired or worn out.
• Improves circulation to the joints and muscles which will improve your mobility and reduce your stiffness.
• Resistance training will improve your muscle strength and tone which means your joints will have more support leading to less chance of falls.

AAESS - Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science

All PACE staff are members of the AAESS the peak professional organisation promoting excellence in, and recognition of, tertiary-trained Exercise Scientists, Exercise Physiologists and Sports Scientists who are in turn committed to best practice and client well-being. To find out more visit AAESS.

Workcover Provider

Third tier accreditation with AAESS as a musculo-skeletal rehabilitation specialist enables our practitioners to provide services under the Victorian (and other state controlled bodies) Workcover Authority (VWA).

In the event that you sustain a workplace injury, or are suffering from an ongoing workplace injury, ask your GP to for a referral to PACE - a VWA Accredited Practice.

Our functional restoration and work conditioning programs are clinically driven and evidence based.

There are no out-of-pocket expenses once you have a referral from a GP. Please speak with your GP about commencing a program with us.

What is an Exercise Physiologist?

The term Exercise Physiologist (E.P.) describes university qualified professionals from within the field of exercise science who have specialised training in exercise rehabilitation.

PACE Exercise Physiologists implement exercise as a treatment strategy to assist patients in:

• Managing and in some cases, reversing their chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes),
• Physical rehabilitation following injury/surgery (knee arthroscope) or pain (low back pain),
• In preparing the body for return to work, daily activities or sport,
• Improving general health and wellbeing to improve quality of life.

An Exercise Physiologist:

• Is tertiary qualified with post graduate study in Exercise Rehabilitation,
• Works closely with other health professionals to get the best result for the patient,
• Assesses and designs tailored exercise programs for all types of people, including those with:
  • Musculo-skeletal and joint problems: back, shoulder, hip, knee etc.
  • Lifestyle related complications such as: diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Muscular weakness
  • Balance problems and falls prevention issues
• Provides services under Medicare Team Care Arrangements (see your G.P.)
• Provides services under the Victorian Work Cover Authority
• Provides regular reports to a G.P. and other treating clinicians on patient progress

Available in one-hour or half-hour sessions, your session will be a combination of fitness training, resistance training and flexibility exercises tailored to your needs and goals. Your Exercise Physiologist will keep you motivated by mixing up the activity and keeping things interesting and challenging. Your Exercise Physiologist will show you the best way to become self directed in managing your own work outs and ensuring your technique is conducive to maintaining great shape and fitness.

What will happen when I visit?

What should I bring?

• Comfortable clothing,
• Suitable footwear for walking and exercise,
• Any reports/referral forms from your doctor.

Your exercise physiologist will:

• Explain how exercise will help your condition and how this will effect your body/quality of life,
• Discuss goals and strategies to implement in relation to your health and lifestyle,
• Complete a physical assessment to determine where to start your exercise program and what exercises need to be included,
• Provide you with an exercise program including pictures, instructions and prescribed repetitions,
• Take you through each exercise providing you with the knowledge to undertake the exercises at home with good technique,
• Write a written report for your doctor with details of the exercise plan and your progress.