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Exercise for EveryBody

Physiotherapist led exercise programs

Exercise for EveryBody is an affordable, physio-led small group program designed to develop exercise strategies to help manage your injury and chronic disease, in addition to encouraging a more active lifestyle.  We offer specialised programs focused on joint pain, and a dedicated program for individuals living with dementia and memory impairment.

These programs aim to support:

  • your understanding of your condition and how exercise may influence it
  • you to maintain functional independence and take control of your condition and health
  • symptom management through safe exercises
  • your fitness goals in an intimate, safe environment
  • healthy routines to bullet-proof your body
  • Sessions are held in our Gym at  Shirley Strickland Sport and Community Pavilion
  • For more info contact leisurefit@melville.wa.gov.au

Joint Pain program 

Over the six-week program, you’ll receive:
  • Two professional consultations: Our physio will take baseline measurements and help you set goals at both the start and end of the six-week program
  • Two educational sessions: We’ll talk about what osteoarthritis is and how to manage it
  • 12 exercise sessions: These twice-weekly strength-building sessions are designed to be safe, interactive, engaging and supportive. Final consults will run at the end of the program 
  • Sessions begin week commencing  Monday, 11 November 2024.  Initial consults now open.  Register your interest
  • Program cost $372.00. Upfront or fortnightly direct debit payment options available. Fortnightly payments are debited throughout the duration of the program. Sessions may be claimable for rebates with appropriate private health insurance cover. ActiveLink vouchers accepted

Dementia-focused program

    Over the six-week program, you’ll receive:
    • One professional consultation: Our physio will take baseline measurements and help you set goals at the start of the program
    • 12 exercise sessions: These twice-weekly exercise sessions will focus on strength and aerobic building, all of which are protective factors against developing dementia and disease progression.  Carers welcome as required

    • Monday and Wednesday at  2.00pm or Tuesday and Thursday at 11.30am. Sessions begin week commencing Monday, 21 October 2024. Initial consults now open.  Register your interest   
    • Program cost $372.00 . Upfront or fortnightly direct debit payment options available. Fortnightly payments are debited throughout the duration of the program. Sessions may be claimable for rebates with appropriate private health insurance cover. ActiveLink vouchers accepted.
    Physio Led Program Health fund item numbers
    Health fund item numbers
    • 500 Assessment Consultation 
    • 560 Group Consultation
    • 561 Class Consultation
    • 505 Subsequent Consultation
    Physio Led Program cost breakdown
    Cost breakdown (claimable through private extras cover*):
    • $85 for the initial 45 minute  consultation, $70 for the 45 minute final consultation. To be paid on your appointment day
    • $12.50 per 30 minute education session (invoiced at the conclusion of the program)
    • $31.00 per 1 hour exercise session (invoiced at the conclusion of the program)
     
    *Sessions may be claimable for rebates with appropriate private health insurance cover. ActiveLink vouchers accepted.

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