{"id":13819,"date":"2023-01-03T05:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T05:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=13819"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:49:12","slug":"exercise-clinic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/exercise-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Unfortunately we are unable to accept new referrals\u00a0for the Exercise Clinic until further notice.<\/em><\/strong><em> If you would like to be on our contact list about any future changes to the Clinic\u2019s waitlist status, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au\">curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialised exercise programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a health condition, have risk factors for health conditions, or just want to get healthier and require some support getting started with exercise, you can enjoy exercising with others in the safe and supportive environment within our Exercise Clinic at the Curtin Health and Wellness Centre.&nbsp; The benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>10 reasons to exercise:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Better quality of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better cognitive function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower risk of chronic conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less chance of a fall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong bones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved heart health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Patient engaging in shoulder exercises\" class=\"wp-image-13844\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-3-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Exercise Clinic at the Curtin Health and Wellness Centre is a student-led transitional service providing exercise interventions to both clinical and healthy populations \u2013 this is open to staff, students, and anyone from the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Clinical services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Musculoskeletal conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metabolic and renal conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Healthy services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve health, fitness and wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve performance, strength and conditioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"man exercising with an arm weight machine\" class=\"wp-image-13845\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-4-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Photo-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is involved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Services are provided by Curtin Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology students and Curtin Exercise and Sport Science students. Exercise programs are individualised to each client and based on the latest evidence and are regularly reviewed and updated. Each client is given an individualised program, with an initial assessment and twice weekly one-on-one sessions with one of our amazing students (under the supervision of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structured 12-week Transitional Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1 \u2013 Week 1 to Week 6 \u2013 Individual Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2 \u2013 Week 7 to Week 12 \u2013 Building Independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$10 per week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial &amp; Post Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 x weekly 60min exercise sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Exercise Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options to support your transition to independent exercise at home and in the wider community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12years+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Referral-Form.pdf\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Download referral form\">Download referral form<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Additional programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (Pink Crusaders)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pink Crusaders program is for women undergoing or recovering from breast cancer treatment. It provides guided exercise to assist with rehabilitation in a supportive environment. Your accredited exercise physiologist will develop an exercise plan to address your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can participate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pink Crusaders is designed for women who are undergoing or have completed breast cancer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-on-one consult before joining the program will make sure the program is right for you. This is a 60-minute appointment which involves a health screening and an assessment. You will need to bring a written clearance for participation in the rehabilitation program from your oncologist or GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Group sessions run for 60 minutes. We keep sessions small to allow you to get the most out of the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sessions involve a combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resistance training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilates-based mat work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Group session times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday at 11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday at 11am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial assessment = $30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program = $10pwk (2 x weekly 60min exercise sessions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Exercise-Clinic-Referral-Form.pdf\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Download referral form\">Download referral form<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"parking-information\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"parking-information\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Parking information<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Parking is available in areas <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/R5A6lXIR\">PF2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/CAq1JV9J\">PF3<\/a>. <\/p><p>Please provide your car registration to Reception on arrival and you will be granted temporary free parking for the duration of your session. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"contact-details\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"contact-details\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Contact details<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin Health and Wellness Centre \u2013 conveniently located on Bentley campus in Building 404<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/link.mazemap.com\/YVcfDTN3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View map<\/a><\/p><p>Phone: <a href=\"tel:08 9266 1717\">08 9266 1717<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au\">curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"fees\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"fees\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Fees<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Please see information above for the fees of each program.<br \/>\nOur fees are already discounted and there is no additional discount for concession card holders. We are unable to provide any Medicare, DVA, compensation claims or private health rebates as student services are not eligible for claiming.<br \/>\nPayment for the program is required by Eftpos on the day of the initial assessment. Payments can also be made through our online payment platform, Curtin e-Pay.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately we are unable to accept new referrals\u00a0for the Exercise Clinic until further notice. 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