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Did you know your Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy benefits may share the same annual limit?

Some private health insurance policies have a combined annual limit for Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology (EP).

For example, if your policy has a $600 combined annual limit, you may be able to use the available balance towards Exercise Physiology sessions — even if you haven’t used any EP benefits yet.

✅ Check your private health insurance Extras cover
✅ Look for “Exercise Physiology”
✅ Check whether it shares an annual limit with Physiotherapy
✅ Check how much of your annual limit you still have available

You could have Exercise Physiology benefits available that you haven’t used!

Exercise Physiology can help with:
• Strength and mobility
• Injury rehabilitation
• Chronic pain management
• Balance and falls prevention
• Diabetes and chronic health conditions
• Improving overall physical function

Benefits, annual limits and rebates vary between health funds and policies. Contact your private health insurer to confirm your individual cover and remaining benefits.

我是⼀名認證臨床運動⽣理學家 (Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist）及合格的修復性按摩治療師，對疼痛管理有濃厚興趣，並堅信「運動即醫學」的理念。我熱衷於幫助客⼾提升身體⼒量與功能能⼒、減輕疼痛，並透過整體性與實證基礎的治療⽅式達成⻑期健康成果。我的專業背景與經驗涵蓋運動復健與徒⼿治療。如果有肌⾁⻣骼疾病、慢性疼痛、運動傷害以及⼼理健康相關問題歡迎與我聯絡。可提供Medicare CDM 醫保全額報銷及私⼈醫療保險回扣

I am currently running a Type 2 Diabetes Exercise Program at the Institute of Sports and Spines. The program is bulk billed through Medicare.
Address: 1566 Wynnum Road, Tingalpa QLD.
我目前在 Institute of Sports and Spines 開設 第二型糖尿病運動課程。
此課程可透過 Medicare 全額 Bulk Billed，患者無需支付任何自費費用。

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body becomes less effective at using insulin, causing blood glucose (sugar) levels to remain too high.

When diabetes is not well managed over time, high blood glucose can increase the risk of complications including:

• Heart and blood vessel disease
• Kidney disease
• Nerve damage
• Eye problems
• Reduced circulation and foot problems
• Reduced strength, fitness and physical function

The good news is that regular exercise is an important part of managing Type 2 diabetes.

How Can I Help? I am Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) an allied health professional trained to prescribe safe and individualised exercise for people living with chronic health conditions.

Exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes to:

• Improve blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity
• Improve cardiovascular fitness
• Increase muscle strength
• Support healthy weight management
• Improve balance, mobility and daily function
• Reduce cardiovascular risk factors
• Build confidence to exercise safely and independently

I am currently accepting bulk-billed Medicare EPC/CDM referrals. Feel free to contact me for more details.

What is EPC? Are you eligible?

Up to 5 Medicare-subsidised allied health visits per calendar year shared across all eligible allied health providers.

EPC stands for Enhanced Primary Care, although the current official Medicare term is Chronic Disease Management (CDM).

Under this program, a GP can refer eligible patients to allied health professionals such as:

* Exercise Physiologists
* Physiotherapists
* Podiatrists
* Dietitians
* Occupational Therapists
* Psychologists (through separate programs)

Who can get an EPC/CDM referral?

* A chronic medical condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, 6 months or longer, and
* A condition requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving the GP and at least one other healthcare provider.

Examples include:

* Type 2 Diabetes
* Osteoarthritis
* Hypertension
* Chronic back pain
* Heart disease
* Osteoporosis
* Obesity and related chronic conditions

How does a patient apply?

1.Book an appointment with your GP.
2.The GP assesses eligibility and prepares a GP Management Plan.
3.The GP provides a referral to the allied health professionals.
4.I am currently accept Bulk-billed Patients. Contact me for more details.