The EP Journal

Evidence-based guides.
Written by clinicians,
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Exercise, chronic disease, diabetes, nutrition and funding. Practical advice from Beachside EP's clinical team you can actually use.

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How to get a Medicare referral for Exercise Physiology Medicare & Funding

How to get a Medicare referral for Exercise Physiology

What to ask your GP, which Medicare items apply, and how to make sure your referral is set up correctly from the start.

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How exercise lowers HbA1c Nutrition & Diabetes

How exercise lowers HbA1c: what the evidence actually says

The research on exercise and blood sugar is stronger than most people realise. Here is what the data shows and what it means for your program.

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Exercise and blood pressure Conditions & Symptoms

Exercise and blood pressure: the evidence explained

Regular exercise lowers blood pressure by 5 to 10 mmHg systolic, comparable to antihypertensive medication.

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Why rest makes chronic pain worse Conditions & Symptoms

Why rest makes chronic pain worse and what to do instead

Resting chronic pain feels logical. The evidence says it makes things worse. Here is what is actually happening in your nervous system.

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NDIS and Exercise Physiology Medicare & Funding

Can I use my NDIS plan for Exercise Physiology?

Yes. Exercise Physiology is fundable under NDIS. Here is which funding categories apply and how billing works for NDIA, plan-managed and self-managed.

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Sarcopenia and muscle loss over 50 Conditions & Symptoms

Sarcopenia: the silent epidemic affecting everyone over 50

From your 30s, you lose 3 to 8% of muscle mass per decade. After 60 the rate doubles. Here is what to do about it.

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Best exercises for osteoporosis Conditions & Symptoms

The best exercises for osteoporosis (and what to avoid)

The right exercise can build bone density, reduce falls risk and improve confidence. Here is what to do and what to skip.

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Exercise Physiologist vs Exercise Scientist Exercise & Health

Exercise Physiologist vs Exercise Scientist: what is the difference?

Both work with movement, but they have different qualifications, scopes and Medicare billing rights.

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Exercise for type 2 diabetes Nutrition & Diabetes

Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes: getting started

Your GP said "move more" but nobody told you how. This guide covers the best types of exercise for Type 2 diabetes and how to start safely.

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What does an exercise physiologist do Exercise & Health

What does an Exercise Physiologist do?

University-trained allied health clinicians who use exercise to manage chronic disease, injury and disability. Here is what that looks like in practice.

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Exercise physiology vs physiotherapy Exercise & Health

Exercise Physiology vs Physiotherapy: what is the difference?

Complementary professions that do different things at different stages of your recovery and health journey.

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