NDIS Exercise Physiology in North Sydney
You want to keep your independence, to walk further, join in at work or in the community, and get through more of your day without help. Exercise physiology on your NDIS plan builds the strength and capacity to make that possible, with a program shaped around your goals.
MTP Health delivers NDIS exercise physiology for self and plan-managed participants, and we are one of the few NDIS exercise physiology providers in North Sydney. Our accredited exercise physiologists build a program around your goals and your NDIS plan, whether that means improving strength and mobility, building capacity for everyday tasks, or simply staying active and well. There are no waiting lists for NDIS participants, and we usually respond to new enquiries within two business days.
Exercise Physiology on the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds support for Australians with a permanent and significant disability, and their families and carers, helping people build the skills and capacity to take part in work and community life. Allied health, including exercise physiology, is one of the therapy supports it funds. An accredited exercise physiologist uses exercise to help you manage your condition, build strength and independence, and get more out of your plan.
Who We Help
Our exercise physiologists work with a wide range of conditions, tailoring every program to the person in front of us. We support participants living with conditions including:
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Acquired and traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
- Down syndrome
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Amputation, visual impairment, and many other physical and neurological conditions
If your condition is not listed, it does not mean we cannot help. Get in touch and we will talk it through.
How Exercise Physiology Can Help
An exercise physiologist can help people living with disability live healthier, more independent lives and take part more fully at work and in the community. A tailored program can support:
- Improved capability for daily living
- Better mental and physical health and wellbeing
- Greater ability to engage in the community, including social activities
- Overall gains in strength and capacity
How to Fund It
Funding for exercise physiology usually comes from one of two Capacity Building budget areas:
- Improved Daily Living (part of Capacity Building)
- Improved Health and Wellbeing (part of Capacity Building)
If you have funds in either category, you can access these supports. If your funding sits elsewhere and you would like allied health, you can request a change at your next plan review. Exercise physiology may also be available through the NDIS early childhood approach, depending on your plan. This is general guidance, and your funding and eligibility depend on your individual NDIS plan.
What ‘Reasonable and Necessary’ Means
NDIS funding is based on what is reasonable and necessary for your disability. During your plan meeting, your planner checks that a support is related to your disability and support needs, good value for money, and likely to be effective and beneficial for you. A clear treatment plan is your gateway to the support you need, and our comprehensive assessment and reporting help show that your program meets these tests.
Your First Appointment
Your first visit is a clinic-based assessment that shapes a program around your disability, your goals and your plan. We look at things like:
- Your movement
- Your posture and balance
- Your fitness and strength
- Your respiratory and cardiovascular fitness
- Your diet and lifestyle
- Your current medications
- Any limiting factors, such as pain, injury or physical disability
From there, your exercise physiologist builds a program that might include supervised sessions, exercises to do at home, or strength work, along with any diet, lifestyle and activity guidance that supports your goals.
How We Deliver
- Individual, in-person consultations with our exercise physiology team at our St Leonards clinic
- Telehealth consultations, so you can take part from home
Support Coordinators
If you are a support coordinator weighing up options for a participant, we would love to hear from you. Email us at admin@mtphealth.com.au and we will be in touch.
Why Choose MTP Health in North Sydney
MTP Health brings physiotherapy services, exercise physiology and orthopaedic care together under one roof in Sydney, so your support is joined up rather than scattered across separate providers.
Strength and Independence
If you are ready to build strength, independence and confidence through exercise physiology in North Sydney, we can help. Book an initial appointment, or complete the enquiry form below and our team will be in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with a permanent and significant disability, and their families and carers, so they can build skills and capacity to take part in work and community life. It funds allied health and therapy services related to your disability, including exercise physiology.
Why see an exercise physiologist at MTP Health?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists have in-depth knowledge of the body and the role of exercise in health, fitness and managing chronic conditions and disability. We design programs to help you manage your condition and build capacity for everyday activities, with safe, tailored exercise for people of any age or ability.
Who is MTP’s exercise physiology suitable for?
It suits people whose goals include improved daily living, better mental and physical health and wellbeing, engaging more in the community, and overall gains in strength and capacity. We work with conditions such as muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, stroke, Down syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, among many others.
What does the NDIS not cover?
NDIS funding does not cover everyday living costs that anyone would pay, such as transport, rent, groceries or phone bills. It funds supports that relate to your disability and meet the reasonable and necessary tests.
Who specifically should see an exercise physiologist?
It is worth seeing an exercise physiologist if your disability makes it hard to maintain good health, if you are at risk of, or already have, a condition that limits movement, or if your plan goals relate to moving independently, staying mobile, or building strength and fitness.
How are services deemed reasonable and necessary?
Funding is based on evidence of need, your goals and the effectiveness of the support. A support should relate to your disability, be good value for money, and be likely to be effective and beneficial. Our comprehensive assessment and reporting help demonstrate this.
What do we do at MTP Health?
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists work with self and plan-managed participants, providing a comprehensive, tailored exercise program to build physical capacity, independence and wellbeing.
Exercise physiologist or personal trainer?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists study for four years at university and are trained to work safely with disability and chronic conditions. A personal trainer qualification can take as little as a few weeks and does not cover this, so an exercise physiologist is the right choice for NDIS support.
Which category of NDIS can MTP see?
Exercise physiology sits under Capacity Building, in Improved Health and Wellbeing and Improved Daily Living. If you have funding in either area, you can see an exercise physiologist.
Do I need a referral to see an exercise physiologist?
No referral is needed. If you are self or plan-managed, you can book directly, and we can also work with your plan manager or support coordinator.
How quickly can I be seen?
There are no waiting lists for NDIS participants, and we usually respond to enquiries within two business days, so you can usually get started quickly.
This page provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, health situation or needs. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. You should speak with a qualified health practitioner before making decisions about your care, and eligibility and funding are determined through your NDIS plan. Outcomes vary depending on your circumstances and no result is promised.