Chronic Condition Management
Take Control Of Your Chronic Condition
Long-term conditions don’t go away, but they can be managed properly. Our rehab team in Bankstown, Sydney delivers exercise-based programs that improve symptoms, reduce risk, and rebuild capacity. Medicare CDM accepted.
You’ve Been Told To “Exercise More“.
That’s Not A Plan.
If you’re living with a chronic condition, you’ve probably been told to:
What you haven’t been given is a plan — built around your diagnosis, your medications, your current capacity, and what you actually want to do with your body again.
Structured, progressive exercise is one of the most effective tools for managing chronic conditions. It improves blood glucose control, lowers blood pressure, reduces joint pain, strengthens bone, lifts mood, and reduces all-cause mortality risk.
There’s a difference between doing some exercise and following a structured program designed around your condition. We do the second.
The current system is flawed.
It doesn’t work.
• WHAT THEY DO
• THE CHRONIC GAINS WAY
For GPs & Referring Doctors
Referring a CDM Patient?
Here’s What You Need To Know.
We work alongside GPs across South-West Sydney to deliver structured
allied health support under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program.
What we provide:
How to refer:
The Chronic Gains Method
3 Simple Steps To Chronic Condition Management
Most clinics treat symptoms. We rebuild how your body actually works.
Our structured 3-step rehab system is designed to create long-term results.
Assess Movement Deficits
We identify the real problem — not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.
This includes movement breakdowns, muscle imbalances, and weaknesses.
Rebuild Movement & Function
We correct how your body moves, targeting the injury and the areas above and below it to restore proper mechanics and support long-term recovery.
Structured Rehab & Performance Plan
We build a tailored program to progressively restore strength, control, and capacity — so you can return to work, sport, and life with confidence.
Who We Help
Conditions We Support
Our rehabilitation team supports clients living with a wide range of chronic conditions, including:
Metabolic & Cardiovascular
- Type 2 diabetes
- Pre-diabetes / insulin resistance
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Cardiovascular disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- Fatty liver disease
Musculoskeletal & Joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis & osteopenia
- Chronic back, neck and joint pain
- Long-term post-surgical recovery
- Scoliosis
Respiratory
- COPD
- Chronic asthma
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Neurological
- Stroke recovery
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Complex Conditions
- Long COVID
- Mental health conditions (where exercise
is part of the care plan)
Not sure if we treat your condition?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call and we’ll tell you.
What Makes Us Different
A Premium, Multi-Disciplinary Approach
We’re not a quick-fix clinic. We’re not a passive treatment provider. We’re a rehabilitation clinic built around long-term outcomes.
Our rehab team brings together Accredited Exercise Physiologists (with Physiotherapy services coming soon) under one roof — so your program is designed by clinicians who specialise in restoring strength, function, and capacity.
What That Means For You
Medicare CDM
How Medicare CDM Funding
Works At Chronic Gains
If you have a chronic condition (one expected to last 6 months or longer), your GP can refer you for
allied health support under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program — formerly known as EPC.
Medicare CDM
Up to 5 Medicare-rebated sessions per calendar year,
across all allied health. You just pay the gap fee.
Interviews With Clients
Clients Share Their Stories
Injured my hip & groin, Doctors said to wait it out for 7+ weeks and prescribed pain meds however meds only help mask the pain. These guys did an in-depth assessment and developed a personalised rehab program. Saw major improvements in range of motion on the first visitation. Went from struggling to get out of bed and returning to combat sports in 4 weeks. Now feeling stronger than I was prior to injury.
I have been seeing An at Chronic Gains to help improve my thoracic and shoulder mobility. With An I had someone to guide me specifically on what I needed to do for my conditions and also provide accountability. Not only that, he was able to identify other areas for improvement which has been a real eye opener in terms of the difference between someone who provides a generic type of treatment vs a completely personalised one.
After about 4 months of physio [for shoulder and neck pain]… I tried to go back to the gym but I just felt as though something was not right. After that first session [at Chronic Gains] it was the most mind-blowing thing… finally feeling the right muscles engage. Having that ability where you are pain free… and being able to engage in your daily life without it being so detrimental.
For People Who Want To Fix It Properly
You don’t have time for recurring injuries, guesswork, or being told to “just rest.”
Our approach is designed for people who are serious about getting better – with clear direction, structured sessions, and real progression.