Exercise physiology will be recognised as an “approved treatment” under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (the Act) from Thursday, 18 December 2008.

The definition of “exercise physiologist” to be inserted into the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 will require exercise physiologists to demonstrate current accreditation through the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science in order to be recognised for the purposes of the Act.

A new fee schedule for exercise physiologists will be inserted into the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Scales of Fees) Regulations 1998 (Schedule 5A – Scales of fees Exercise Physiologists) and will take effect from Thursday, 18 December 2008.

Copies of the Special Government Gazette, to be published on Wednesday, 17 December 2008, will be available from the State Law Publisher at 10 William Street, PERTH WA 6000 (phone: 9321 7688) or from the State Law Publisher website at www.slp.wa.gov.au.

A compilation of all medical and allied health fees will be available on the WorkCover WA website on the day of publication by clicking here.