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Exercise physiology and physical wellbeing supports help NDIS participants improve their strength, mobility, fitness, and overall health through tailored exercise and physical activity. Accredited exercise physiologists design and deliver programs for people with disability and chronic conditions, using exercise as a tool to build function, manage health conditions, prevent secondary complications, and improve quality of life.

Exercise is powerful medicine. For people with disability, a well-designed program can improve mobility and balance, build strength for daily tasks and transfers, manage weight and cardiovascular health, reduce pain, and support mental wellbeing. Because exercise physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals, they can safely work with complex conditions and tailor programs to each person's abilities and goals.

A program usually begins with an assessment of the person's health, function, and goals, followed by an individualised exercise plan. This might be delivered one-to-one, in small groups, at a clinic, gym, pool, or in the person's home. Over time the program is progressed as the person improves, and exercise physiologists often work to build the person's confidence and skills to stay active more independently.

Funding comes from capacity-building supports for improved health and wellbeing, reflecting the goal of building function and independence. The NDIS funds exercise physiology where it relates to a participant's disability and goals — for example, maintaining or improving function — rather than general fitness that any person might pursue. The link to disability-related outcomes is important.

When choosing an exercise physiologist, look for accreditation and experience with your type of disability or condition, an individualised and goal-focused approach, and a setting that suits you. Ask how they measure progress and how they help you build lasting habits and confidence to keep active beyond the sessions.

Reviews and recommendations can help you find practitioners who are skilled, motivating, and effective. Compare providers on their qualifications and experience, their approach to individualised programming, and their focus on measurable, functional improvement.