NDIS Exercise Physiology.
Exercise physiology for NDIS participants
If you are an NDIS participant looking to improve your strength, mobility, independence or overall health, our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is here to help. At Articulate Physiotherapy in Tarragindi, we deliver evidence-based, individualised exercise programs tailored to your goals and functional capacity — whether you are living with a neurological condition, intellectual disability, musculoskeletal injury, developmental condition or chronic disease.
Our focus is on building long-term physical capacity to improve daily function and quality of life — not short-term symptom management. Every program is designed around your specific NDIS goals, measurable functional outcomes and the supports already in your plan.
What is NDIS exercise physiology?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university-qualified allied health professionals specialising in the prescription of clinical exercise for people with medical conditions, disabilities or injuries. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, exercise physiology may be funded to improve your functional capacity, independence and participation in daily life.
What NDIS funding can be used for exercise physiology?
Exercise physiology under the NDIS may be funded under two support categories depending on your plan and goals:
Capacity Building — Improved Health and Wellbeing (CB Daily Activity) — the most common funding category for exercise physiology. This covers structured exercise programs aimed at building your physical capacity, improving strength and endurance, and developing the fitness needed to participate more independently in daily activities.
Therapeutic Supports (CB Daily Activity) — for exercise physiology delivered as part of a therapeutic intervention for a specific functional goal related to your disability — for example, improving gait and balance in a neurological condition, or building upper limb strength following an acquired injury.
If you are plan-managed or self-managed, we can invoice according to your plan's arrangements. There are typically no out-of-pocket expenses if exercise physiology is funded within your NDIS plan and we are billing at the current NDIS price guide rates.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not mandatory to access exercise physiology under the NDIS. However, having relevant medical documentation — GP letters, specialist reports, previous therapy assessments — helps us better understand your condition and tailor your program from the outset. If you have an existing Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator, they can assist with connecting you to our service.
What conditions does NDIS exercise physiology help with?
Exercise physiology under the NDIS is relevant across a wide range of disability types and presentations.
Neurological conditions — stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Exercise physiology builds the cardiovascular fitness, strength and coordination that neurological rehabilitation requires, and maintains physical capacity between physiotherapy episodes.
Musculoskeletal conditions — chronic pain, CRPS, hypermobility and EDS, post-surgical rehabilitation and degenerative joint conditions. Graded exercise programming builds the strength and activity tolerance that reduces pain and improves function.
Connective tissue and autonomic conditions — POTS and dysautonomia, osteogenesis imperfecta and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Carefully structured exercise reconditioning is one of the most evidence-based interventions for POTS, and our team's specialist experience in connective tissue conditions ensures exercise is prescribed safely within each patient's specific parameters.
Developmental and intellectual disability — tailored exercise programs that build physical literacy, improve cardiovascular health, manage obesity-related health risks and improve quality of life in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Mental health presentations — depression, anxiety and PTSD have strong evidence bases for exercise as an adjunct treatment. Exercise physiology provides structured, goal-oriented programs that improve mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality and build confidence and agency.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia — exercise physiology maintains physical function, reduces falls risk and provides the neuroprotective benefits of structured exercise for NDIS participants managing cognitive decline.
Balance and coordination disorders — falls prevention, balance training and gait rehabilitation for participants whose disability produces elevated falls risk.
How can exercise physiology help?
Our NDIS exercise physiology services are designed around your individual goals and functional capacity. Programs may assist with improving strength, mobility and endurance for daily tasks, reducing falls risk and improving balance, building cardiovascular fitness and metabolic health, supporting weight management and improving long-term cardiometabolic health, improving physical capacity for community participation and recreation, and developing the confidence and skills to exercise independently in the long term.
Sessions at Articulate are always supervised and one-on-one or in small groups — never generic. Programs are progressive, regularly reviewed and adjusted as your capacity changes, and always aligned with your current NDIS goals. Progress reports are provided to your Support Coordinator, GP or NDIS planner as required.
Programs may be delivered in-clinic, at home, in the community or via telehealth where appropriate and clinically safe. Group exercise physiology is also available where a group setting is consistent with your goals and plan.
For NDIS participants who would also benefit from physiotherapy, see our NDIS physiotherapy page. Physiotherapy and exercise physiology can be funded separately under the NDIS and provided concurrently where both are clinically indicated.
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and is a registered NDIS provider. For further information about the NDIS, visit ndis.gov.au.
If you are an NDIS participant looking to improve your strength, mobility, independence or overall health, our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is here to help. At Articulate Physiotherapy in Tarragindi, we deliver evidence-based, individualised exercise programs tailored to your goals and functional capacity — whether you are living with a neurological condition, intellectual disability, musculoskeletal injury, developmental condition or chronic disease.
Our focus is on building long-term physical capacity to improve daily function and quality of life — not short-term symptom management. Every program is designed around your specific NDIS goals, measurable functional outcomes and the supports already in your plan.
What is NDIS exercise physiology?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university-qualified allied health professionals specialising in the prescription of clinical exercise for people with medical conditions, disabilities or injuries. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, exercise physiology may be funded to improve your functional capacity, independence and participation in daily life.
What NDIS funding can be used for exercise physiology?
Exercise physiology under the NDIS may be funded under two support categories depending on your plan and goals:
Capacity Building — Improved Health and Wellbeing (CB Daily Activity) — the most common funding category for exercise physiology. This covers structured exercise programs aimed at building your physical capacity, improving strength and endurance, and developing the fitness needed to participate more independently in daily activities.
Therapeutic Supports (CB Daily Activity) — for exercise physiology delivered as part of a therapeutic intervention for a specific functional goal related to your disability — for example, improving gait and balance in a neurological condition, or building upper limb strength following an acquired injury.
If you are plan-managed or self-managed, we can invoice according to your plan's arrangements. There are typically no out-of-pocket expenses if exercise physiology is funded within your NDIS plan and we are billing at the current NDIS price guide rates.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not mandatory to access exercise physiology under the NDIS. However, having relevant medical documentation — GP letters, specialist reports, previous therapy assessments — helps us better understand your condition and tailor your program from the outset. If you have an existing Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator, they can assist with connecting you to our service.
What conditions does NDIS exercise physiology help with?
Exercise physiology under the NDIS is relevant across a wide range of disability types and presentations.
Neurological conditions — stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Exercise physiology builds the cardiovascular fitness, strength and coordination that neurological rehabilitation requires, and maintains physical capacity between physiotherapy episodes.
Musculoskeletal conditions — chronic pain, CRPS, hypermobility and EDS, post-surgical rehabilitation and degenerative joint conditions. Graded exercise programming builds the strength and activity tolerance that reduces pain and improves function.
Connective tissue and autonomic conditions — POTS and dysautonomia, osteogenesis imperfecta and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Carefully structured exercise reconditioning is one of the most evidence-based interventions for POTS, and our team's specialist experience in connective tissue conditions ensures exercise is prescribed safely within each patient's specific parameters.
Developmental and intellectual disability — tailored exercise programs that build physical literacy, improve cardiovascular health, manage obesity-related health risks and improve quality of life in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Mental health presentations — depression, anxiety and PTSD have strong evidence bases for exercise as an adjunct treatment. Exercise physiology provides structured, goal-oriented programs that improve mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality and build confidence and agency.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia — exercise physiology maintains physical function, reduces falls risk and provides the neuroprotective benefits of structured exercise for NDIS participants managing cognitive decline.
Balance and coordination disorders — falls prevention, balance training and gait rehabilitation for participants whose disability produces elevated falls risk.
How can exercise physiology help?
Our NDIS exercise physiology services are designed around your individual goals and functional capacity. Programs may assist with improving strength, mobility and endurance for daily tasks, reducing falls risk and improving balance, building cardiovascular fitness and metabolic health, supporting weight management and improving long-term cardiometabolic health, improving physical capacity for community participation and recreation, and developing the confidence and skills to exercise independently in the long term.
Sessions at Articulate are always supervised and one-on-one or in small groups — never generic. Programs are progressive, regularly reviewed and adjusted as your capacity changes, and always aligned with your current NDIS goals. Progress reports are provided to your Support Coordinator, GP or NDIS planner as required.
Programs may be delivered in-clinic, at home, in the community or via telehealth where appropriate and clinically safe. Group exercise physiology is also available where a group setting is consistent with your goals and plan.
For NDIS participants who would also benefit from physiotherapy, see our NDIS physiotherapy page. Physiotherapy and exercise physiology can be funded separately under the NDIS and provided concurrently where both are clinically indicated.
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Ash O'Regan is a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and is a registered NDIS provider. For further information about the NDIS, visit ndis.gov.au.
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If you are unsure about which appointment type is right for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 3706 3407 or emailing [email protected].