Medical High Performance, Australia
Bridging the gap between Medicine and Exercise
At MedHP Gym in Highett, the collaboration between General Practitioners and Exercise Physiologists is key to delivering a high standard of holistic care. All the evidence shows that exercise is beneficial for many medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dementia, cancer, depression, anxiety and well as musculoskeletal complaints, balance, and falls prevention. While GP’s play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing these chronic health conditions, evidence shows that lifestyle and exercise advice given by a medical professional doesn’t necessarily translate into the patient taking advice.
At MedHP, we aim to bridge this gap between medicine and exercise. So, when exercise is recommended to a patient, we work to provide a safe, seamless pathway from the GP to the gym floor.
MedHP was established in 2022 in partnership with two major Bayside medical practices of over 35 doctors, and a team of exercise physiologists and exercise scientists. A great deal of thought was put into the product and exercise space that we wanted to offer. We took great care to create a gym environment that was safe, nurturing and supportive of every patient’s health and exercise needs, no matter what level of condition they arrived in.
Patients are regularly referred to MedHP via EPC plans, DVA, NDIS, Home Care Packages or privately with one common goal – to improve their health and well-being. Exercise is often a scary prospect to consider. Motivation (mainly lack of!), fear of injury or uncertainty about what is appropriate for their condition are the main barriers that clinicians and exercise facilities need to overcome to help the patient achieve the outcomes they seek.
Herein lies the importance of a good EP, and the strength of a partnership with a team of GPs. This collaborative combination at MedHP allows us to cater to people of all health and fitness levels, from those aiming to improve general fitness, to individuals recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions.
Our suite of HUR machines, Senso balance trainer, free-weights, cardio equipment and a welcoming environment has provided an important springboard to helping hundreds of patients improve their health and physical status. And we’ve only just begun.
The benefits of exercise for improving health outcomes for those with chronic conditions and injury are well established in professional circles. I know we’ve all been championing the cause for exercise for years! What’s exciting though, is the average person’s exercise ‘IQ’ is starting to improve thanks to the growing trends and publicity around the importance of exercise in active ageing, longevity and extending ‘healthspan’.
More people are beginning to realise that exercise isn’t just about fitness, but also maintaining independence, preventing disease, and enhancing the quality of life as they age. MedHP is a very willing vehicle for helping people unlock the potential of their bodies, establishing high quality exercise programs and holding the person in good health for years to come.
Facility website https://medhp.com.au/
