What Is NDIS Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiology is a therapy support that uses individualised, clinically reasoned exercise to help a person work toward goals related to function, physical activity and disability-related needs. The NDIS states that exercise physiology can help participants work out the best clinical exercises for them and implement those exercises to pursue their goals.

For some NDIS participants, exercise physiology may support:

• strength and physical capacity

• endurance and activity tolerance

• mobility and movement confidence

• participation in home, school, work or community life

• physical wellbeing related to disability

• functional exercise routines that are realistic and sustainable

Support should always be tailored to the person’s presentation, goals and needs.

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.

FAQ

What is NDIS Exercise Physiology?

NDIS exercise physiology is a therapy support that uses clinically reasoned exercise to help participants pursue goals related to function, strength, physical activity and disability-related needs. The NDIS specifically lists exercise physiology as a therapy support.

Can Exercise Physiology be funded by the NDIS?

It may be, where it relates to the participant’s disability and meets NDIS plan and funding criteria. Final decisions are made by the NDIA.

Do you offer mobile NDIS Exercise Physiology?

Yes. We offer clinic and mobile exercise physiology services in Perth, depending on therapist availability, travel area and clinical suitability.

Do you see children and adults?

Yes. We provide NDIS exercise physiology for both children and adults, with programs tailored to age, goals, capacity and function.

What can exercise physiology help with?

Depending on the participant, it may help with strength, endurance, mobility, physical participation, movement confidence, general conditioning and disability-related physical capacity.

Are you an NDIS registered provider?

Palms is not an NDIS registered provider. Under NDIS Commission rules, self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose unregistered providers.

Can you see plan-managed and self-managed participants?

Yes. We can support plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants.

Can NDIA-managed participants use your service?

Generally, NDIA-managed participants need to use registered providers.

Do you only offer Exercise Physiology?

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

Can Exercise Physiology be combined with other therapies?

Yes. Some participants benefit from a coordinated approach across exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology, depending on their goals and needs.

A Goal-Focused, Practical Approach

At Palms, we aim to keep exercise physiology practical and meaningful. We look at how physical challenges are affecting everyday life and build programs around real-world goals.

Depending on the participant, goals may include:

• improving walking tolerance

• building strength for transfers or daily tasks

• increasing endurance for school, community or home participation

• improving confidence with movement

• supporting physical capacity as part of a broader therapy plan

• building a sustainable exercise routine

We tailor support to the person’s age, needs, communication style, environment and current ability.

Our Mobile Therapy Services

Our Commitment to NDIS Participants

At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we understand how important it is for participants and families to access support that is respectful, practical and tailored to individual goals.

We provide care that is:

• person-centred

• goal-focused

• tailored to the participant’s daily life

• available in clinic or mobile formats where suitable

• connected to broader allied health supports when needed

We know that every participant’s plan and circumstances are different, so we aim to make the process as clear and supportive as possible.

Important Funding Information

The NDIS may fund therapy supports where they relate to the participant’s disability and meet plan and funding criteria. The NDIA makes the final decision about what is funded. Supports recommended by a clinician are not automatically funded simply because they are recommended.

Who We Can Support

We are equipped to support: self-managed NDIS participants & plan-managed NDIS participants. If a participant is NDIA-managed, they generally need to use registered providers.

Important disclaimer: This webpage contains general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as personal clinical advice. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, it may not reflect the most current research or your individual circumstances. Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health does not accept liability for decisions made based on this information without an individualised assessment by an appropriately qualified health professional. If you have concerns, please contact us to book an assessment or speak with your GP/medical team.