Exercise physiology

About Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs):

AEPs are highly qualified professionals with extensive training and experience. They hold a minimum 4-year university degree, specialising in designing, delivering, and evaluating safe and effective exercise programs for individuals with a range of medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities.

What our Exercise Physiology Sessions Offer:

We offer targeted interventions that can address specific needs and challenges faced by children who may have some challenges with physical activity, coordination, sports or children who experience autism and other neurodevelopmental or neurological conditions. As part of our commitment to holistic care, our Exercise Physiology team goes beyond just getting kids moving, we offer:

  • Comprehensive Assessments: We assess daily living capabilities, motor patterns, and developmental delays to create a personalised plan.

  • Gait Analysis and Retraining: Improve walking patterns and overcome gait challenges.

  • Muscle Tone Development: Strengthen muscles and improve overall muscle control.

  • Motor Skill Enhancement: Refine gross and fine motor skills, promoting coordination and dexterity.

  • Balance and Fall Prevention: Enhance balance and proprioception, reducing fall risk.

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are experts in designing fun, engaging, and effective programs for children with various conditions, including:

  • Developmental delays or motor milestone discrepancies

  • Coordination difficulties and clumsiness

  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP) and muscular dystrophies/atrophies

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and other degenerative neurological conditions

  • Strokes

  • Musculoskeletal issues and disorders

  • Specific motor skill deficits

Your Child's Partner in Progress:

We believe in a family-centered approach, working closely with parents and caregivers to ensure consistent support and progress. Our AEPs will:

  • Collaborate with your child's other therapists to create a unified treatment plan.

  • Monitor progress and adjust the program as needed.

  • Provide education and resources to empower you to continue the exercises at home.

We Build Foundations for Movement and Wellbeing. By combining expert knowledge with a playful and supportive environment, Our Exercise Physiology team can help your child reach their full potential. Let's work together to empower your child to move with confidence, develop essential skills, and embrace a healthy, active lifestyle!

Exercise is a vital part of children’s healthy development! Understanding how their bodies work during physical activity can help you encourage and guide them towards an active lifestyle that lays the foundation for lifelong well-being. Whether your child need some general support or a comprehensive plan through NDIS we are here to support them.

Why Exercise Matters for Growing children. Understanding the Science Behind it all. Let's delve into the amazing physiological changes that happen when your little ones get their heart rate up:

  • Boosts physical development: Exercise strengthens muscles and bones, improves cardiovascular health, and increases lung capacity, setting them up for a strong and healthy future.

  • Brainpower boost: Physical activity enhances cognitive function, memory, and concentration, leading to better academic performance and sharper thinking.

  • Emotional well-being: Exercise is a natural mood lifter, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting positive emotions and self-esteem.

  • Healthy habits, happy life: Early exposure to enjoyable physical activity fosters a love for movement and helps build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

  • Energy on the go: Muscles use oxygen and glucose for fuel during exercise. Their lungs work harder to take in more oxygen, while their heart pumps faster to deliver it to the muscles.

  • Building strength and endurance: With regular exercise, muscle fibers grow stronger and more efficient, while their body learns to use oxygen more effectively, improving stamina.

  • Bones get a boost: Physical activity stimulates bone growth, making them denser and stronger, reducing the risk of fractures later in life.

  • Brain benefits: Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to fuel brain cells and boost cognitive function.

Forget about boring routines! Here are some tips to make exercise a joyful adventure for your kids:

  • Find their passion: Let them explore different activities like swimming, dancing, sports, or outdoor play. Their enthusiasm will keep them motivated.

  • Make it a family affair: Exercise together! Bike rides, family hikes, or silly living room dance parties create lasting memories and encourage a healthy lifestyle for everyone.

  • Keep it playful: Let their imagination run wild! Turn obstacle courses into superhero training, backyard tag into a jungle chase, or invent your own active games.

  • Celebrate their progress: Focus on effort and enjoyment, not performance. Track their goals together and reward their achievements with high fives and positive reinforcement.

Remember, consistency is key! Regular short bursts of activity throughout the day are more effective than occasional long sessions. Encourage them to move their bodies for at least 60 minutes daily.