EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Who are MI Health Solutions Exercise Physiologists?

Exercise physiologists are university-trained healthcare professionals who specialise in the use of exercise for the prevention and management of injuries and chronic diseases. They have a keen focus on how the body responds to exercise, in both healthy and unhealthy states. Because exercise physiologists are scientists at heart, they use evidence-based research to develop and deliver their services.

All MI Health Solutions exercise physiologists are accredited with Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA), the primary industry body. This ensures that they meet the highest standards of professional practice.

If you are looking for an exercise physiologist to help you improve your health, prevent injuries, or manage a chronic condition, please contact MI Health Solutions today. We would be happy to discuss your individual needs and develop a personalised exercise program that is right for you.

How we can help

Here are some specific examples of how exercise physiologists can help:

Prevent and manage chronic health conditions. Exercise can help to prevent or manage a variety of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Exercise physiologists can work with you to develop an a specific exercise program that is tailored to your needs, condition, and goals.
Recover from injuries. Exercise can assist with the reduction of time required to recover from injuries. Exercise physiologists can design an exercise program that will help you to regain your strength, range of motion, and function.
Improve your overall health and well-being. Exercise can help to improve your overall health and well-being in several ways. It can help to reduce stress, improve your mood, boost your energy levels, and improve your sleep. Exercise physiologists can help you to develop a healthy exercise routine that will fit into your lifestyle and help you to achieve your health goals.

Starting out: what to expect

During your initial consultation, you can expect the following will be covered:

Reviewing your history, referral information, and past exercise and treatment experiences.
Discussing your goals, expectations, limitations, and any barriers you may face.
Conducting an assessment tailored to the purpose of your appointment. This may include analysing your posture, movement patterns, flexibility, strength, muscle activation, endurance, blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.
Considering relevant imaging results, previous tests, and specialist reports.

It is advisable to come prepared to engage in some physical activity during your initial sessions. This will enable us to develop the most suitable program for you, so please dress accordingly.

How we deliver our services

We bring our mobile exercise services to the entire Perth metro area, ensuring convenience for you. Our team of exercise physiologists is available to meet you at a location that suits you best, whether it's your local gym, hydrotherapy pool, or even in the comfort of your own home. This will save you time and avoid the hassle of travel, enabling you to maintain your personalised exercise program between appointments.

Gym-based exercise is a convenient and effective way to improve your fitness. It offers a variety of equipment and activities to choose from, so you can find a workout that fits your needs and goals. You can also progressively increase the intensity of your workouts as you get stronger and fitter. And, because you're working out at a gym, you're less likely to be distracted by other things, like TV or the internet.

Hydrotherapy is a type of exercise that is performed in water. It is a low-impact exercise that is gentle on the joints, making it a good option for people with injuries or chronic conditions. Hydrotherapy also has a number of other benefits, including:

Pain relief: The warm water can help to relax muscles and joints, which can reduce pain.
Improved range of motion: The buoyancy of the water can help to support the body, which can make it easier to move through a full range of motion.
Increased strength: The resistance of the water can help to build strength.
Improved cardiovascular health: Hydrotherapy can also improve cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and breathing rate.

Here are some specific benefits of home-based exercise:

Convenience: You can exercise whenever you want, without having to travel to a gym or pool. This can be especially helpful for people with busy schedules or who live in rural areas.
Affordability: Home-based exercise can be much more affordable than gym memberships or pool passes. You can use whatever equipment you have available, or no equipment at all.
Flexibility: You can tailor your home-based exercise program to your own needs and goals. You can choose the exercises you want to do, the intensity of your workouts, and the time of day you want to exercise.
Privacy: You can exercise in the privacy of your own home, without feeling self-conscious or judged. This can be especially helpful for people who are overweight or obese, or who have physical limitations

We offer Australia-wide telehealth services for all of our patients, if and when required. This means that you can see our exercise physiologists for a consultation no matter where you are in Australia.

You can have a video or phone consultation, whichever you prefer.
Our consultants are skilled and experienced in providing telehealth services.
They will be able to provide you with the same level of care as if you were seeing them in person.
Consultations via video-link or telephone can provide meaningful engagement with our skilled consultants - ensuring your treatment remains on track and that you feel supported.

Service options

Exercise Physiology is increasingly recognised by private health insurance providers as an effective and valuable treatment option. This recognition means that policyholders may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of consultations with an exercise physiologist.

The amount of reimbursement you receive will depend on your individual policy. Reimbursement is available for consultations and evaluations conducted at your home, local gym, or at hydrotherapy pool. You can either receive your reimbursement immediately after the consultation through HICAPS or later through your health insurance provider.

It is important to note that these reimbursements are only available to private patients.

Individuals suffering with chronic health conditions or injury may be eligible for Medicare benefits towards Exercise Physiology services.

A referral (a Chronic Disease Management Plan) must first be obtained from your GP to access up to five subsidised sessions per calendar year.

MI Health Solutions exercise physiologists assist with:

Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Stroke
Arthritis
Parkinson’s disease
Cardiovascular disease
Obesity
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Depression
Cancer

and other eligible chronic health conditions

After both your initial session and final session using the CPM, our exercise physiologists will write a report to your referring doctor.

MI Health Solutions takes the time to understand each participant and how their disability affects their health and quality of life. Our goal is to help participants work towards their NDIS goals through participation in regular, structured, and safe exercise.

Exercise physiology can help improve overall quality of life by:

Improving physical function to increase ability to complete activities of daily living
Managing mental, psychological, and intellectual health conditions
Increasing social and community engagement
Reducing the risk of developing co-morbidities

To ensure we are providing services for all individuals under the NDIS, we offer gym-based sessions, hydrotherapy and home visit sessions.

We are currently able to accept self-managed and planned-managed participants.

Get in touch with us for a chat about how you can benefit from exercise physiology

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