Service Area
Exercise Physiology
Evidence-based exercise programs designed for real bodies, real lives and real conditions.
About Exercise Physiology
At MPOT, our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) provide individualised, evidence-based exercise programs to help people improve their health, function, and quality of life. We support individuals living with disability, chronic health conditions, neurological conditions, and injuries to build strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and confidence in movement.
Working collaboratively with participants, families, support teams, and other health professionals, our Exercise Physiologists design tailored programs that promote independence, reduce the risk of injury and falls, manage pain and fatigue, and support participation in meaningful daily activities, work, sport, and the community. Whether your goal is to improve physical function, maintain independence, or enhance overall wellbeing, our team is here to help you move with confidence.
Exercise Physiology Services
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
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- Assessment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries across the body
- Pre- and post-operative programs for knee, hip and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction
- Shoulder injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Graded return to activity, sport and everyday function
Injury Management
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- Assessment and management of new and existing injuries
- Individualised exercise programs to support recovery
- Education around load management, pacing and self-management
- Coordination with treating teams, insurers and employers where relevant
Weight Management and Exercise Prescription
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- Individually tailored exercise programs to support healthy weight management
- Sustainable, evidence-based approach built around your goals and lifestyle
- Education and coaching to build long-term habits
- Collaboration with GPs and other treating clinicians where appropriate
Cardiovascular Endurance and Clinical Populations
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- Cardiovascular endurance training for clinical populations
- Exercise prescription for people managing chronic health conditions
- Graded, supervised programs progressed as your capacity builds
- Education around safe intensity, monitoring and long-term self-management
Pre- and Post-Op Strength and Conditioning
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- Pre-operative conditioning to optimise strength and function before surgery
- Post-operative rehabilitation aligned with your surgeon's protocols
- Graded return to activity, sport and everyday function
- Programs for knee, hip, shoulder and other orthopaedic procedures
Neurological Conditions
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- Exercise programs for people living with neurological conditions
- Support for conditions including cerebral palsy (CP), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, Parkinson's disease (PD) and spinal cord injury
- Support after stroke, acquired brain injury and progressive neurological illness
- Task-specific training to build strength, balance and functional movement
- Programs delivered in clinic, at home or in our Access Fitness gym
Autism, Intellectual Disability and Brain Injury Support
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- Individualised exercise programs for people with autism and intellectual disability
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning after brain injury
- Supportive, neuroaffirming approach tailored to each person's goals and capacity
- Delivery in clinic, at home, in the community or in our Access Fitness gym
Amputation and Gait Training
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- Pre- and post-amputation exercise programs
- Including trans-femoral and trans-tibial amputations
- Gait retraining paired with cardiovascular endurance work
- Strength and conditioning to support prosthetic use and daily function
Running Assessment, Gait, and Programming
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- Assessment for runners of all levels
- Individualised programming to build load tolerance and running capacity
- Injury prevention and return-to-running after injury
Return to Work
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- Work conditioning programs to rebuild capacity for your role
- Work hardening programs replicating the physical demands of the job
- Graded physical preparation for return to pre-injury or modified duties
- Coordination with insurers, employers and treating teams
- Regular progress reporting throughout the program
Risk Management, Pre-Employment
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- Pre-employment functional assessments to identify injury risk
- Job-specific testing aligned with the physical demands of the role
- Clear reports for employers to support safe hiring decisions
- Recommendations to reduce workplace injury risk
Refer to Exercise Physiology
Make a referral online and our team will be in touch within two business days to discuss next steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this service covered by NDIS, Medicare or private health?
- We work across NDIS, Return to Work SA, DVA, SAH, EPC / Medicare, Private, Medicolegal, MVA and LSA. Fees and rebates depend on your funding, we'll confirm everything before your first appointment.
- Where do appointments take place?
- We see clients in clinic, at home, in the community, in schools and in workplaces, whatever works best for your goals and circumstances.
- Where do we provide services?
- We provide services across metropolitan and regional areas. Regional and rural via clinic appointments, home and community visits, school and workplace visits, and telehealth. Get in touch to confirm coverage in your area.
- How quickly can I be seen?
- We aim to make contact within two business days of your enquiry or referral and book an initial appointment as soon as possible. Contact us to make an appointment or enquire.
Not sure if exercise physiology fits your situation? Call 1300 368 141 — no referral needed to ask.