Referrals from Health Professionals

Health Professionals often request the assistance of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to provide exercise and lifestyle interventions for patients that have
complex of multiple medical or musculoskeletal requirements or the presence of co-morbidities with a risk of an acute event.

Initial Assessment

All patients undergo a comprehensive musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and behavioural change assessment.

Testing protocols are chosen and tailored to suit individuals' conditions, required outcomes and limitations.

Monitoring During Exercise

Patients are monitored closely during exercise and recovery, objective measures include;
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
ECG ( single channel - 30sec)
Oxygen Saturation and
Pulmonary Function.

Subjective self perceived measures of exertion, breathlessness and pain are also recorded and correlated to objective measures.

How to Refer

Clinics can use their existing referral formats.
Referral Forms can be obtained on request, on-line referrals coming soon.
Fax Referrals to: 03 5944 3699 or email breila@clinicalexercise.com.au

Please provide the following;
Reason for Referral
Patient Medical History & Medications List
Most Recent Blood Test Results and
any Scan or Specialist Reports

Referrer Reports

A report is sent to the referrer after the initial and final consultations.
Interim reports are available when required.
 

Referred Exercise Rehabilitation Conditions

WorkCover, TAC, Private Patients
Musculoskeletal Pre-Surgery Preparation & Post Rehab.
Athlete Injuries - Prevention & Rehab
Work Fatigue - Aches & Pains that compromise productivity
 

Commonly Referred Chronic & Complex Conditions

Prevention, Primary & Secondary Management of Chronic & Complex Conditions

Conditions include Musculoskeletal, Metabolic, Cardiorespiratory, Neuromuscular and Neurological

Arthritis
Asthma & Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Cancer
Cholesterol Abnormalities
Depression & Anxiety
Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes & Insulin Resistance
Hypertension
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity & Weight Loss or Gain
Chronic Muscle or Joint Aches & Pains
Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Pre & Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Falls Prevention - strength & gait re-education for the aged

Accompanying complications often include;
Co-morbidities
Motivation & compliance issues
Children, Aged, Menopausal, Pre & Post Natal