Chronic Disease Management Exercise Physiology (Medicare EPC) – Gold Coast

Chronic disease management is an exercise-based allied health service that supports people living with long-term medical conditions through safe, structured, and individually prescribed exercise.

Exercise physiology focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, balance, and functional capacity while supporting symptom management and long-term health outcomes.

All programs are delivered by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, ensuring clinical oversight, safety, and evidence-based progression tailored to your medical history, capacity, and goals.

Chronic Disease Management Exercise Physiology focuses on using structured, individualised exercise programs to help people living with long-term health conditions improve:

• Functional capacity
• Strength and mobility
• Cardiovascular and metabolic health
• Confidence with movement
• Long-term self-management

Chronic disease management exercise physiology focuses on using safe, structured exercise to improve long-term health outcomes, physical capacity, and independence.

Chronic disease management may be suitable if you are living with:

• Cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory conditions
• Diabetes or insulin resistance
• Osteoporosis or reduced bone density
• Arthritis or long-term musculoskeletal conditions
• Cancer recovery or ongoing treatment side effects
• Reduced strength, endurance, or confidence with daily activities

All programs are adapted based on medical history, current health status, and GP guidance.

Every chronic disease management program begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, allowing your Accredited Exercise Physiologist to design a safe, individualised exercise program that considers your medical history, current health status, and long-term goals. This assessment includes:

• Medical and functional history review
• Risk screening and safety considerations
• Baseline functional capacity assessment
• Movement, strength, and balance evaluation
• Exercise tolerance monitoring

Exercise programs are progressed conservatively and adjusted based on patient response, tolerance, and clinical presentation.

Exercise-based management of chronic disease is supported by national guidelines from Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), the peak professional body for exercise physiologists in Australia.

Chronic disease management programs may be delivered in a range of settings depending on your condition, preferences, and capacity:

• Clinic-based exercise physiology with equipment-supported training
• Home-based sessions focused on functional and confidence-building movement
• Gym-based programs for progressive strength and cardiovascular conditioning
• Hydrotherapy, where appropriate, to reduce joint load and exercise intolerance

Your Accredited Exercise Physiologist will recommend the most appropriate environment to support safe and effective long-term management.

Chronic Disease Management exercise physiology services may be available under:

• Medicare EPC / Chronic Disease Management plans
• NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)
• DVA
• Private health rebates
• Private fee-for-service

We are happy to liaise with your GP or referrer to ensure your care is coordinated and compliant.

If a long-term health condition is affecting your strength, confidence, or independence, structured exercise support can make a meaningful difference.

👉 Book your exercise physiology assessment today and take the first step toward improving your health, function, and quality of life.

Clinic-based and home-based appointments available across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.