Exercise medicine
“Exercise is one of the best ways to manage the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. ”
“The Lift staff will guide you in evidenced based exercise programs in our purpose built gym.”
“The evidence for just how important exercise is during cancer treatment is growing. The experts all agree, exercise needs to be prescribed to all people with cancer as an important part of their treatment. ”
“The evidence is clear - exercise is an essential part of treatment in cancer care”
Exercise is medicine
Not convinced that exercise is an important part of cancer treatment? This clip featured on ABCs Catalyst looks at the role of exercise medicine in cancer treatment and challenges some of the 'old' thinking around this area.
What type of exercise should you do?
There is no one size fits all answer to this question. Everyone is different and in order to prescribe safe and appropriate exercise, a thorough examination is required. Factors that need to be considered include your type of cancer, any surgery you have had, your past and current treatment, your past medical history and any injuries, pains or limitations you may have.
Once all of this information is collected, an exercise medicine prescription can be designed FOR YOU.
When should you start Exercise Medicine at Lift?
As soon as you can!
Your initial visit to Lift will take 90 minutes and will allow our experienced clinicians to complete a full assessment and determine the safest way for you to access Exercise Medicine. Following this visit, an individualised exercise prescription will be designed for you. This exercise prescription will be kept at Lift and ready for you to start at your next visit.
Referrals
Please ask for your treating Oncologist to fill out one of our referral forms (DOWNLOAD HERE). This will allow us to receive important information about you and will help to ensure we are providing you with the best care.
Alternatively, your Oncologist can write a letter including your current health information.
Making an appointment
To make an appointment please call Lift on (08) 7231 8000. In most cases we will be able to provide you an appointment for your initial assessment within a week.
Fees - Initial Assessment
Initial Visit: $95 (90 minutes)
In order to ensure you get the most from coming to Lift, you will undergo a comprehensive assessment at your first visit. At this assessment you will spend time with a Physio and a Doctor.
Rebates
This can be claimed against your private health insurance (extras cover - physio). Contact your provider at quote item number 500 to find out what rebate you are eligible for.
Please ask the Lift staff for more details if you are unsure of what your out of pocket cost will be
Fees - Exercise Medicine sessions
The fees for your Exercise Medicine sessions will be discussed with you following your initial assessment. The fees will vary depending on a number of factors.
