Weight Management
We all know the importance of exercise for our overall health and for weight management, but often it is difficult to achieve the recommended level of exercise required. At Adelaide Active Rehab and Therapy, we provide clinical expertise and a compassionate approach to both weight loss and weight maintenance.
Our team of allied health professionals can play a key role in reducing the barriers to exercise; create and monitor a customised exercise program; as well as providing a safe, encouraging environment for weight loss and control.
Our custom programs are structured to help people lose weight by understanding how different types of exercise can affect the body in terms of burning calories and improving overall health. The programs help people lose weight by understanding how different types of exercise can affect the body in terms of burning calories and improving overall health.
Contact us on 08 7089 666 to book an appointment with one of our Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants or Physiotherapists.
“I started at Adelaide Hydrotherapy 18 months ago. I needed to free up my back and legs so I could exercise more…it worked!! I’m now doing 45 minute gym sessions with Damien. I’m so proud to say I’ve lost 10kgs in 2 months.” – Leon
Importance of physical activity for weight management
A well-designed exercise program that promotes weight loss is an important management strategy for a range of conditions including:
How Adelaide Active Rehab & Therapy can help you:
Our Physiotherapists or Exercise Physiologist will do a full assessment of your physical condition which includes cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. They will create an individualised exercise program for you to help you achieve your goals.
Our services include:
- Active with Diabetes Program
- Land and Hydrotherapy-based Physiotherapy
- Land and hydrotherapy-based Exercise Physiology program
Physiotherapy
Our passionate physiotherapists can assist with weight loss by guiding you along the weight loss path. By facilitating a plan to incorporate healthy and positive weight management regimes, they aim to look at your lifestyle and goals and adapt as needed.
Exercise Physiology
Our Exercise Physiologists will design gym or hydrotherapy based sessions for you based on your current weight, body fat percentage, fitness level, and other aspects of your health to help clients lose weight and improve their overall fitness.
Aqua Fit Class
If you are into group fitness, our Aqua Fit classes may be for you! Our Aqua Fit classes combine hydrotherapy and fitness for a unique experience. Aqua STS class may be a better starting point before you gradually progress toward more aerobic-focused programs.
Want to find out more?
If you would like to speak to one of our team about Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology for weight managment, contact us on 08 7089 6666 to discuss this further or to make an appointment.
We welcome participants from a range of schemes
NDIS
We work with NDIS participants and support a wide range of presentations. If you want to begin or continue an exercise or rehabilitation program, we can collaborate with you and your support coordinator to provide Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology services.
Aged Care Packages
We work with the aged care providers to tailor specific services as required. Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists deliver programs that attract rebates from health funds or from Medicare through Care Plans.
DVA Specific Programs
With eligible Gold or White card you could be accessing fully funded gym and pool exercise and rehabilitation programs with our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. To access our services, we require a signed D904 form from your GP.
MVA & CTP
If you have been injured in a Motor Vehicle accident, we offer Allied Health treatments to help with recovery. We require a referral for treatment from your GP with your claim number from the insurer.
ReturnToWork SA
If you are looking to begin or continue your return to work, we can collaborate with your case manager or any other treating professionals involved in your treatment and recovery. With a valid GP referral our Physiotherapists accept workers compensation claims.
Medicare/Care Plans
People with a defined chronic medical condition are eligible for GP services on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). We offer patients bulk-billed Allied Health assessments and sessions to help manage your chronic medical condition/s. We require a referral from completed by your GP.
Private Health
People who have private health may be able to claim a rebate percentage or the full fee of an Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy session depending on their insurance fund entitlements.
Contact your insurance fund to see what you are covered for.
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