REDHS Services

Exercise Physiologists (EP’s) manage the symptoms of chronic illness and injuries using exercise. This may include cardiorespiratory disease, diabetes, respiratory issues, strokes, autoimmune diseases, falls risks, chronic pain symptoms and many more. EP’s also work to prevent the prevalence secondary diseases and can have a positive impact on one’s physical and mental wellbeing.

EP’s work with clients to assess their current fitness level and find an exercise program that is appropriate for that individual. EP’s are qualified in understanding how to care for clients with complex needs and how medications interact when you exercise.

Treatment options include:

• Individualised exercise rehabilitation programs
• Assessments for specific group exercise classes
• Mobility/ walking aid recommendations

REDHS Exercise Physiology Services are available at Elmore and Rushworth.

REDHS Exercise Physiologists support clients in Community Care, Acute and Transitional Care services and within our Residential Aged Care Facility.

For more information, or to make an appointment for an assessment, please call our Intake Officer on (03) 5484 4465.