Exercise for DVA Clients
Regular exercise is essential for all adults at all stages of life, fostering an improved physical health, mental wellbeing, and enriched social opportunity. Not to mention, being physically active will improve people’s health, fitness, and quality of life for the long term.
For those covered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, exercise physiology services are fully funded to receive individualised advice and support that considers their personal exercise needs. Exercise physiology is extremely beneficial for improving or managing:
Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases
Sedentary-related conditions e.g., obesity, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, etc.
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
Cancer
Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
Not only is it important to maintain an active lifestyle for preventing or managing these health conditions, but it is also essential to ensure we remain independent, reduce the risk of falls, maintain strength, improve heart health and mobility, and continue to access the broader community.
How Does Integral Performance Help DVA Veterans?
We deliver specialised clincial program to manage chronic conditions, as well as to help with full post-hospital rehabilitation for treatment of injury or illness.
If you are a DVA member, you are entitled to access exercise physiology services if you have an approved clinical condition needing everyday management or post-hospital rehabilitation, and have either a:
Veteran Gold Card;
Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Gold Card;
Veteran White Card and you’re accessing EP services to treat your specific condition
Exercise physiology services not only help treat your relevant health concerns but also serve as education sessions to provide you the active management strategies to independently maintain your health long term.
What Next?
To access exercise physiology services, please consult with your general practitioner, who can provide you with the appropriate assessment and referral.
Upon your first consultation, you will receive a specialised treatment plan detailing the type, number and frequency of required services.
For more information on your eligible DVA services, please visit the Department of Veterans affairs website here.
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