ULTIMATE CARE
Ultimate Care Exercise Physiology is the better alternative to a nursing home. We specialise in providing home based exercise programs to older Australians aged 70 and over. Our main goal is to keep our clients as independent as possible and more importantly in their own home surrounded by loved ones.
One of Ultimate Care’s fully accredited Exercise physiologists will first come and meet you or your loved one and do a full assessment. We will then design a program for them to do every day. Finally, we will do 2 face to face visits per week to make sure they are doing the program correctly, update the program and keep them progressing and monitor their progress. We are also trained at liaising with Doctor’s, Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals to ensure we are quick to act should anything arise.
Ultimate Care is a private Exercise Physiology company withover 13 year’s experience treating the geriatric population.
All of Ultimate Care's Exercise Physiologists are accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia allowing us to prescribe for the many challenges faced by the elderly every day including cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
All of Ultimate Care's clients see a reduction in falls, improvement in strength and balance and look forward to the visits from their accredited Exercise Physiologist. It becomes the highlight of their day.
Services
In home exercise physiology
Medicare
Medicare rebates are available for a maximum of 5 Exercise Physiology services per patient in a calendar year. These rebates are available to patients that have a chronic condition and complex care needs being managed by their GP under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan.
Department of Veteran Affairs
Entitled Department of Veteran's Affairs clients may be referred for clinically necessary exercise physiology treatment on a valid D904 referral form.
Other Services or Under 70's
ULTIMATE CARE Exercise Physiology are the leaders in home exercise programs for the geriatric population.
We are also very experienced with dealing with other sectors of the community aged under 70.
So if you need to do Prehab before an operation, lose weight, increase muscle mass or need help with a chronic condition then ULTIMATE CARE’S parent company ULTIMATE CONDITIONING is the best choice for you.
Everyone who works for ULTIMATE CARE or ULTIMATE CONDITIONING is an accredited exercise physiologist. They can help you with:
Please visit ultimateconditioning.com.au for a full list of ULTIMATE CONDITIONING"s services.
Referral Letter
ABN: 57 726 615 317
BN:98323208
0412 728 684
ultimateconditioning@gmail.com
Information regarding Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology at Ultimate Conditioning
I specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. Exercise Physiologists can also assist with musculoskeletal and cardiovascular rehabilitation. The main areas in which EP’s are critically involved within are the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) or Medicare Plus system as well as various forms of injury rehabilitation (Workers compensation, sporting and private).
Where are we based?
Kings Cross Fitness First,
Level 8, Kingsgate Building, 82 -94 Darlinghurst RD,
Kings Cross, NSW, 2011
Mobile Service available (home visits).
How much does it cost?
There is no gap or additional cost to your patient under the Medicare rebate (10953). Private clients are charged at $75 for 40 min session. (Private Health Insurance Rebates Available). The type of clients to refer to an Exercise Physiologist:(5 free sessions/year under medicare)
Benefits of participating in physical activity with an Exercise Physiologist:
If you have any questions as to whether your patient is suitable or any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0412728684.
Kind regards,
Nicholas Barry
B Ex Sci, MESSA, AEP
Exercise Physiologist
Health Professionals
Media
Benefits of Exercise for the elderly
Recently we have had the pleasure of working with Nick Barry (Exercise Physiologist) who helps some of our clients with their mobility, exercise regime and much more. I asked Nick if he would be our Guest Blogger for this month and let us know about the benefits of exercise for elderly people. Thanks Nick:
Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Arthritis, Asthma, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure.
These are just some of the many challenges faced by the Elderly every day.
What else do all of these conditions have in common? They can all be helped by exercise.
As we age, disuse of our muscles will lead to atrophy. This basically means they start to waste away.
Exercise and strength training is the best way to maintain and build our muscles and bone strength.
Loss of balance and falls are another major problem affecting the Elderly. Exercises focusing on improving balance,
weak skeletal muscles, postural muscles and gait training are the best tool in preventing falls in the elderly.
Loss of independence in the Elderly is another area where exercise can really help. If an Elderly person doesn’t leave the house because they are scared to fall, doesn’t get out of their chair as it makes them tired, can’t to up their shoelaces because they have a sore back, then they have lost some independence.
Exercise can help prevent the loss of independence. It can also help reverse the effects and make some people more independent again.
Working with Elderly clients on a consistent basis has seen an improvement in their quality of life as well as a reduction in their Falls Risk.
As an Exercise Physiologist I can help people with Chronic conditions, and their rehabilitation.
Other benefits have included:
Nicholas Barry, ESSAM, AEP.
Testimonials
I have personally known and trained with Nick Barry for past 5 years. I joined the gym weeks after my first hip replacement and although the operation and rehab had gone well, i still felt that I needed extra ongoing help that rehab center was unable to provide. I have since gone on to have back surgery and a further hip replacement. Nick Barry has been with me all the way. Under his expert guidance I have received much quicker than had I not been training with him.
Results
Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we pay for ULTIMATE CARE’S services?
Ultimate Care’s fees will be deducted from a nominated bank account or credit card every fortnight.
Do you Bulk Bill?
Yes. But this service is only available for Enhanced Primary Care patients or eligible DVA members on a care plan.
Can people under 70 use ULTIMATE CARE?
Yes they definitely can! In fact the best time to use ULTIMATE CARE’s services are before anything too serious develops.
SHOULD ONLY PEOPLE THINKING OF GOING INTO NURSING HOMES USE ULTIMATE CARE?
No of course not. Any elderly person who wants to improve their health and quality of life should use Ultimate Care. The earlier you start, the longer you will stay independent.
Do you take on University Students for field experience?
Yes we certainly do. Please contact ultimateconditioning@gmail.com with the subject heading STUDENT PLACEMENT. Include a brief description of your placement needs.
What do I wear?
It is advisable that you wear loose comfortable clothing that is adequate to exercise in and does not restrict movement. Comfortable footwear is also recommended.
Can I claim private health insurance rebates?
Yes you can. Please contact your insurance company and ask about your coverage for exercise physiology.
Do I need a referral?
No you do not. Just ring 1300 44 69 69 and we will arrange your first consultation. If however you are a DVA card holder or have a chronic disease, you may be entitled to sessions covered by DVA or Medicare. These clients will need the proper referral from their gp. Still call 1300 44 69 69 and we will direct you down the appropriate path according to your needs.
About
All staff at Ultimate Care are accredited exercise physiologists. Click here to find out what an accredited exercise physiologist is!
Nicholas Barry
Nick is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sport Science Australia. He has a keen interest and vast experience in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. After graduating from ACU with a Bachelors of Exercise Science in 2003, Nick’s first job was with Anglican Retirement Villages. It was his job to assist the physiotherapist and provide exercise programs to reduce falls and increase well being.
It was during this period that Nick realised three things.
Nick broadened his horizons over the next few years and became very involved in working within Medicare, Workers compensation, Department of Veterans Affairs and Private clients. During this time he never lost sight of his grand plan to change the lives of Australia’s geriatric population.
2008 was a big year for Nick as he was busy working and building his business ULTIMATE CONDITIONING. It was during this time he met the artist Margaret Olley and for the next three years trained her twice a week at her home. She introduced Nick to many other people in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. And so started the early days of ULTIMATE CARE. The success and results of the next year working with these clients enabled Nick to develop the best home based exercise programs for the 70+ age group.
Nick continued to focus more on this age group over the next 7 years. He now has developed the best evidenced based home exercise program in the country. He started ULTIMATE CARE in 2014 as a business purely devoted to Australians aged 70+. As well as being one of the most experienced accredited exercise physiologists in the country dealing with geriatric rehab, the key to his success is the repour he has with his clients. The Twice weekly sessions become the highlight of the client’s day, instead of a chore they dislike.
Contact
Head office
82-94 Darlinghurst Road,
Kings Cross, 2011
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