Chronic Disease Management
Chronic Disease Management
Receive Subsidised Sessions
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition or disease, you may be eligible for 5 subsidised sessions with an accredited exercise physiologist. At EPA Health, we accept Medicare referrals and can assist you in managing your illness. Start by visiting your GP and requesting a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral. For your convenience and peace of mind, we do not charge gap fees!
Our accredited exercise physiologists can help to treat your disease while also reducing pain, preventing co-morbidities, and improving your quality of life. Through the curation of exercise and movement programs, as well as dietary recommendations, we aim to give you the tools to self-manage your condition, whether it be physical or psychological.
Simply visit one of our clinics for a consultation. EPA Health will prescribe an exercise program that is suitable for your medical condition and lifestyle.
Learn More About Enhanced Primary Care Plans
Did you know you could be eligible for fully funded sessions with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist through Medicare? It’s true, every eligible person is allowed 5 sessions in a calendar year.
Read our blog exploring the
2021 Enhanced Primary Care Plan.
Common Chronic Diseases
If you are dealing with a chronic disease or condition, including
psychological diseases like depression, you may benefit from the help of an accredited exercise physiologist. At EPA Health, we provide exercise and movement programs for people suffering from:
- Diabetes & obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic fatigue
- Cancer
- Pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Depression
- Low back pain
- Heart disease
- Metabolic conditions
- Post-surgical pain & neuromuscular conditions
And more.
From cardiovascular issues to mental health problems, we are here to help you navigate your recovery, as well as manage the day-to-day symptoms of your chronic conditions. By improving your general health and well-being, you can more readily deal with long-term management of your disease, preventing worsening health issues from arising in the future.
Whether you want to visit for a single session or continue ongoing treatment with our team, we offer techniques, advice and up-to-date insights that can be utilised at home, at work or anywhere you find yourself.
What Are The Benefits of Exercise Physiology?
Exercise physiology offers a number of potential benefits in the treatment of chronic diseases. Unlike medications and invasive treatments that can have negative side effects or associated discomfort, exercise and movement programs are natural and assist you in more ways than simply treating your condition.
Some benefits include:
- Improved heart health
- Reduction of persistent pain
- Weight management
- Boosted energy & endurance
- Reduced treatment costs
- Increase flexibility
- Improved sleep
Our goal is to give you the tools to continue self-managing your disease or condition long after you have completed your program with us. To learn more, call our team on 1300 869 169 or book an appointment today.
Start Your Chronic Disease Recovery
If you have recently undergone treatment for cancer, a cardiac event or a respiratory disease, EPA Health can aid you in your recovery. Invasive treatments and surgery can significantly affect your overall health and mental well-being, sometimes creating a whole new layer of conditions that require treatment.
By engaging in a well-planned exercise and movement program as soon as possible, you can more readily experience the benefits of your treatment and maintain your physical health into the future. Talk to your GP or specialist about a referral today.
