At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we provide exercise physiology services across Perth, with appointments available in clinic and, where suitable, via mobile visits. We support children, adults and older adults who may benefit from structured, individualised exercise programs designed to improve strength, endurance, mobility, confidence, physical function and day-to-day participation.

Our exercise physiology services may be suitable for people living with chronic health conditions, disability, deconditioning, injury-related limitations, reduced fitness, or age-related changes in physical capacity. We take a practical, person-centred approach and tailor each program to the individual’s goals, medical history, current ability and daily life demands.

What Is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiology is an allied health service that uses individualised exercise and physical activity to support people with chronic and complex conditions, disability, injury recovery, and reduced physical capacity.

At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, exercise physiology may assist people working toward goals such as:

• improving strength and endurance

• increasing confidence with movement

• supporting physical function

• building capacity for work, home, school or community activities

• improving participation in everyday life

• supporting long-term health and wellbeing
  
  

Exercise Physiology Services Across Perth

If you are looking for exercise physiology in Perth, Palms offers flexible options to help make therapy more accessible. Depending on your needs, you may be able to access support through:

• clinic appointments

• mobile exercise physiology visits, where suitable

• selected funding pathways such as Medicare for eligible patients, NDIS, DVA, private health insurance, or private fee-paying arrangements, depending on the service and your circumstances

Some people prefer attending a clinic setting, while others benefit from therapy in their own home or usual environment.

How Exercise Physiology May Help

Exercise physiology does not replace medical care. Instead, it may support people whose health condition, disability, recovery needs, or reduced capacity are affecting their physical function and participation.

Depending on the individual, exercise physiology may assist with:

Strength and Endurance

Support with gradual, tailored exercise programs aimed at improving physical capacity, stamina and movement confidence.

Chronic Condition Support

Exercise physiology may form part of a broader support plan for people living with long-term health conditions where exercise is clinically appropriate.

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Exercise physiology may be relevant for some people recovering from injury, illness, surgery, hospitalisation, cancer treatment, or extended inactivity, where a graded return to movement and function is appropriate.

Disability and Functional Support

For some people living with disability, exercise physiology may help support strength, physical participation, confidence with movement and functional capacity, depending on the person’s goals and presentation.

Healthy Ageing

Older adults may benefit from individualised exercise support to maintain strength, mobility, balance confidence, endurance and general physical wellbeing.

Confidence with Movement

Some people need support to begin moving again safely after a long period of inactivity, pain, illness, or reduced confidence. Exercise physiology can help create a realistic starting point and build from there.

Who We Support

We support children, adults and older adults with disability, injury, chronic conditions, developmental concerns, communication needs, mobility challenges and rehabilitation goals.

Who May Benefit from Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiology may be suitable for children, adults and older adults who are experiencing:

• reduced strength or endurance

• deconditioning after illness, surgery or inactivity

• chronic pain or persistent musculoskeletal limitations

• reduced confidence with movement

• disability-related physical limitations

• fatigue affecting daily participation

• reduced balance confidence

• long-term health conditions affecting function

• a need for structured, guided exercise support

Programs are always tailored to the individual. The right approach depends on the person’s goals, function, health background and current capacity.

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Find the right support by discipline, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, exercise physiology and other allied health services.

More Than Exercise Physiology

Although this page focuses on exercise physiology in Perth, Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health also offers a broader allied health service. Depending on your needs, you may also benefit from:

Physiotherapy

Support with mobility, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal concerns, balance, physical function and pain-related movement limitations.

Occupational Therapy

Support with self-care, routines, fatigue management, sensory needs, home setup, assistive technology and day-to-day function.

Speech Pathology

Support with communication, speech, language, cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing where clinically relevant.

This can be especially helpful for people who need a coordinated approach across more than one therapy area.

Mobile Exercise Physiology

Individualised home-based exercise programs to build strength, fitness, balance and confidence with movement. 

Clinic or Mobile Exercise Physiology

In-Clinic Exercise Physiology

Clinic-based exercise physiology may be a good option for people who would benefit from:

• a dedicated therapy environment

• access to exercise equipment and rehabilitation spaces

• a structured and supervised setting

• gradual progression of exercise with clinician support
  
  

Mobile Exercise Physiology

Mobile exercise physiology may suit people who:

• have difficulty travelling

• prefer support at home

• want exercise integrated into daily routines

• benefit from assessment in their usual environment

This can be particularly helpful where confidence, home setup, transport, mobility, or fatigue are affecting participation.

Funding Options

Medicare

Some people may be eligible to access exercise physiology under a GP referral pathway, depending on referral requirements and Medicare rules.

NDIS

Exercise physiology may be available for some NDIS participants where the support relates to disability and aligns with plan goals and funding criteria. Final funding decisions rest with the NDIA.

Private Health Insurance

Some exercise physiology services may be claimable through private health insurance depending on your level of cover and insurer rules.

DVA

Eligible DVA clients may be able to access allied health services depending on referral and program requirements.

Private Fee-Paying

We also welcome private clients seeking support with exercise, rehabilitation, function, chronic condition support, or healthy ageing.

Home Care Exercise Physiology

Home-based exercise support to improve strength, balance, mobility and long-term physical function.

NDIS Exercise Physiology

Exercise support to improve strength, balance, mobility and long-term physical function for participants on the NDIS.

FAQ

What is exercise physiology?

Exercise physiology is an allied health service that uses structured, individualised exercise to support people with chronic conditions, disability, injury recovery, and reduced physical capacity.

Do you provide exercise physiology across Perth?

Yes. Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health provides exercise physiology services for people across Perth, with clinic appointments and mobile services available where suitable.

Can I have exercise physiology at home?

In some cases, yes. Mobile exercise physiology may be available depending on your location, therapist availability, and whether home-based support is clinically appropriate.

Do I need to be fit before seeing an exercise physiologist?

No. Exercise physiology is often helpful for people who are starting from reduced capacity, recovering from illness or injury, managing chronic conditions, or needing support to exercise safely.

Can exercise physiology help with chronic conditions?

It may be appropriate for some people living with chronic or complex conditions where tailored exercise is relevant to physical function, capacity and participation.

Can I use Medicare for exercise physiology?

Some patients may be eligible for exercise physiology under a GP referral pathway, depending on Medicare criteria and referral requirements.

Is exercise physiology available under the NDIS?

It may be available for some NDIS participants where the support relates to disability needs, plan goals and funding criteria. Final decisions rest with the NDIA.

What is the difference between physiotherapy and exercise physiology?

Both are allied health professions, but they often have different areas of focus. Exercise physiology is centred on structured clinical exercise and physical activity, while physiotherapy may include a broader focus on movement, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care and physical function.

Do you see older adults?

Yes. Exercise physiology may support older adults with strength, endurance, mobility, balance confidence and general physical capacity as part of healthy ageing or function-focused support.

Do you only offer exercise physiology?

No. We also provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology, so clients can access broader allied health support where needed.

A Practical, Goal-Focused Approach

At Palms, our exercise physiology services are designed to be practical and relevant to real life. We focus on the things that matter most to the person, whether that is:

• walking further

• improving tolerance for daily tasks

• rebuilding strength after illness

• participating more comfortably in home, work, school or community life

• improving confidence with exercise

• maintaining independence as you age

• building a sustainable exercise routine

We aim to keep exercise achievable, meaningful and aligned with the person’s circumstances.

Not Sure Where to Start? 

If you’re unsure which facility, service, or technology is the right fit, our team can guide you based on your goals and presentation. 

Looking for Exercise Physiology in Perth?

Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health offers Exercise Physiology services across Perth, with appointments available in clinic and, where suitable, via mobile visits. We support children, adults and older adults with tailored exercise programs designed around function, capacity, confidence and daily life.

Contact our team to discuss whether Exercise Physiology may be the right fit for your needs.

Explore Our Services & Facilities 

Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health offers a range of therapy services and specialised supports. You can browse by therapy area, explore specialised services, or learn more about the facilities and equipment we use in-clinic .