Exercise Oncology
“The evidence highlighting the importance of exercise during cancer treatment continues to grow. The experts all agree that exercise should be prescribed to all cancer patients from the point of diagnosis. Exercise is a vital part of your treatment. At Lift, we specialise in Exercise Oncology and are here to support you with targeted exercise that is safe and appropriate for your circumstances. ”
“Lift offers 2 distinct forms of Exercise for people with cancer. Exercise Medicine Treatment and Exercise Physiology. This short video explains the difference. ”
“If you would like to undergoing Exercise Treatment at Lift, the first step is to make an appointment for an Initial Assessment”
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If you would like to undergo Exercise Treatment at Lift, the first step is to undergo an Initial Assessment.
The Initial Assessment is a comprehensive 2 hour assessment. You will see one of our Medical Practitioners first to assess you medically, followed by one of our Physiotherapists to assess you physically. The purpose of this assessment is to ensure you receive exercise at Lift that is safe, appropriate and individually tailored to your needs.
The clinical staff will also screen you for the other allied services offered through Lift:
• Dietetics
• Clinical Psychology
• Speech Pathology
• Physiotherapy
• Lymphoedema Screening
• Lymphoedema Treatment
• Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
If it is determined that you need any of the above services, they will be discussed with you during your assessment. You can then decide which clinical services you would like to make appointments for. There is no obligation for you to book any of these services.
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No. If you don’t have a referral at the time of booking your Initial Assessment, we will reach out to your treating team for more information. This will only be done with your consent.
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The cost for the initial assessment is $150. Your Health fund may cover part of this cost depending on your cover.
Following your Initial Assessment, we will be able to advise you about ongoing costs to access our services. There will be several options for financial rebates to assist you which may include Private Health cover and Medicare.
This will be confirmed with you on completion of your Initial Assessment.
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Our Initial Assessment clinics are currently available on Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like to book an Initial Assessment, all you need to do is phone us on (08) 7231 8000 or email us admin@liftcancercare.com.au and we will be pleased to assist.
There can be a wait of 2-3 weeks, therefore, if you are interested we recommend contacting us at your earliest convenience to secure an appointment.
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If you would like to come to Lift for an Initial Assessment but prefer to discuss with your specialist first, we suggest you take a Lift referral form to your next Oncology appointment.