Ziad Zakharia Exercise Physiology is a discipline involving the study of how exercise alters the structure and function of the human body. Exercise Physiology requires diverse knowledge and considerable study of various physiologic responses to exercise. Exercise physiologists tend to specialize in clinical areas such as cardiac rehabilitation, research based exercise physiology {such as performance and heat stress, performance and altitude, fluid balance, intracellular lactate mechanisms, motor functions, and plasticity of muscle fibers}, exercise testing and prescription of athletes, and development of physical fitness programs in prevention of disease and disability. Medicare Rebates From the 1st January 2006 Accredited Exercise Physiologist were able to provide Medicare services to people with chronic and complex illnesses. Eligible patients will be entitled to a total of 5 allied health visits per year. Each of the 5 visits will attract a Medicare rebate. If you have a chronic health condition (i.e. longer than 6 months) and want to be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate for our services you will need to obtain a referral from your GP together with a Medicare Care Plan. Jamie Tarrant Jamie is an accredited exercise physiologist with 10 years experience in rehabilitation and conditioning programs. He has a particular interest in helping patients with lifestyle related complications such as DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, HYPERTENSION and OBESITY. Jamie will: - explain how exercise will help your condition and how this will effect your body/quality of life - discuss goals and implement a strategy to help you best achieve them - complete a full physical assessment/screening to determine the mostsuitable exercise program to benefit you - provide you with a structured, achievable exercise program to incorporate into your weekly routine - take you through each exercise providing you with the knowlodge to undertake the exercises both safely and correctly either at home or in a gym setting - write a written report for your doctor with the exercise plan and your progress He is a registered Medicare, Health Fund and DVA provider. He will be offering Medicare bulkbilling services for Exercise Physiology (5) and also the new Typ 2 Diabetes group class (8) Foot + Leg Pain Solutions - to end foot + leg pain forever The Foot + Leg Pain Clinic at Re-Creation Medical Centre Paul Dowie - Sports Podiatrist Paul Dowie has been the chosen Podiatrist of many hundreds of elite athletes, both nationally and internationally, including 7 of the World's #1 Tennis Players, many of the World's best Golfers, Olympic gold medallists and players from the Australian cricket team. Just some of his patients have included Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, Martina Navratilova, Todd Woodbridge, Nick Faldo, Robert Allenby, Craig Parry and Lauren Burns, to name a few. Paul has opened 'Foot & Leg Pain Clinics' across Melbourne, to help people end foot and leg pain. As one of Australia's leading Sports Podiatrists' and with extensive experience over 13 years both treating and teaching all facets of Podiatry - from Sports Medicine to Aged Care, basic surgery to footwear and specialising in proper medical orthotic prescription. He has worked with both large corporate Podiatry Service providers, as a private clinician, has been the Chief Podiatrist responsible for the professional development of a large Podiatry Team and has worked extensively in aged care. He also currently assist's Health Practitioners all over Australia as a private specialist consultant. A keen sportsman and athlete from a young age, Paul was a champion junior track and field athlete. He later gained a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport as a member of the Australian Taekwondo Team and Australian Olympic Squad. He was a multiple Australian champion, proudly represented his country internationally on many occasions and was awarded the coveted 'Fighting Spirit Award' at the 1996 World Cup. A severe competition injury ended his career prior to competing in the Sydney Olympics, so Paul now concentrates on helping others with their injuries and assists in keeping people active and getting the most out of their exercise and every day lives. Paul completed an honours degree in Science and Exercise Physiology, before studying Podiatry at Latrobe University. Paul provides friendly, professional & affordable medical treatment of the highest quality, for everyone from professional athletes to children and seniors, and has helped develop a clinically proven system to assist with decreasing Falls Risk for seniors. He addresses all concerns relating to foot and leg pain and is a specialist in prescription orthotic therapy. Paul provides excellent patient communication and education, and is often a last resort for many patients - he takes pride in being able to assist them when others can not. He takes a personal interest in ensuring all his patients achieve results. As one of Australia's foremost Sports Podiatrists, Paul is well placed to care for you and your family. Don't suffer from foot, leg or hip discomfort, growing pains, bunions, arthritis, work or sports related injuries, because the Foot & Leg Pain Clinic can assist. Paul is a Member of the Australian Podiatry Association, recognised by the Podiatry Registration Board, and a Registered Provider by Medicare and DVA. 9. SENSA Weight-Loss System ReCreation Medical Centre is currently running trials of the innovative SENSA weight-loss program. If you are looking for a way to lose weight and still eat the foods you love, SENSA is the system for you! Come in and see Dr Peter Lewis for more details.
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