Exercise physiology is a core part of recovery from work, transport and service-related injuries — and it’s commonly funded through WorkCover, the TAC and DVA. At Revolution Personal Training (17A Market Street, South Melbourne), our ESSA-accredited exercise physiologists deliver active, progressive rehabilitation that helps you rebuild function, reduce pain and return to work and daily life safely. We liaise with your case manager and handle the reporting, so you can focus on recovery — in a real gym, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 126+ reviews.

Can you claim exercise physiology through WorkCover?

Yes. If you’ve been injured at work, exercise physiology is commonly funded through WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) as part of your recovery and return-to-work plan, usually with a referral from your GP or your case manager’s approval. Exercise physiology suits work injuries well because it uses graded, active exercise to restore strength and movement, manage pain, and rebuild the capacity you need for your job. We provide the functional assessments and progress reports WorkCover requires and coordinate with your treating team.

Does the TAC fund exercise physiology after a transport accident?

Yes. If you’ve been injured in a transport accident, the TAC can fund exercise physiology as part of your rehabilitation, typically with a referral and TAC claim approval. Our exercise physiologists design a structured, progressive program to help you recover function, reduce pain and return to the activities that matter — work, driving, family and community. We handle TAC reporting and work alongside your other treating practitioners.

Is exercise physiology available to veterans through DVA?

Yes. Veterans with a DVA White or Gold Card can access exercise physiology with a referral (commonly a D904 referral from your GP) under the relevant DVA arrangement. Exercise physiology helps veterans manage chronic conditions, recover from injury and stay active and independent. We’re experienced with DVA referrals and reporting, and we’ll make the process straightforward.

How is exercise physiology different from physiotherapy for an injury claim?

Both can be funded under WorkCover, TAC and DVA, and they work well together. Physiotherapy is often hands-on and focused on the acute stage soon after an injury. Exercise physiology is active and longer-term — it takes over as you progress, using prescribed, graded exercise to rebuild strength, capacity and confidence so you can return to work and stay injury-free. For compensable injuries that need ongoing, progressive rehabilitation, exercise physiology is often the right next step.

Why choose RevoPT for your WorkCover, TAC or DVA rehabilitation?

We rehabilitate you in a real gym, not a clinic cubicle — which means your recovery is built around the strength, movement and function you actually need for work and life. Our exercise physiologists are ESSA-accredited, we handle the paperwork and case-manager liaison, and we’re conveniently located in South Melbourne (close to Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Southbank and the CBD). Our 5.0-star rating from 126+ reviews reflects how we look after people through recovery.

Start your funded rehabilitation in South Melbourne

Have a WorkCover, TAC or DVA claim, or want to check your options? Call 1300 362 311, email hq@revopt.com.au, or book online via Halaxy. We’re at 17A Market Street, South Melbourne, open Monday to Thursday 5:30am–8:15pm, Friday 5:30am–7:00pm and Saturday 7:00am–1:00pm. Learn more on our exercise physiology page.