Neurological Conditions Exercise Physiology
Neurological conditions can affect movement, strength, balance, coordination, mobility and a person's ability to perform everyday activities.
At Territory Sportsmedicine, Exercise Physiology provides structured, individualised exercise for people living with neurological conditions, with a focus on maintaining and improving physical capacity, function and independence.
Exercise Tailored to Your Ability:
Every neurological condition presents differently. Your Exercise Physiologist will assess your current abilities, mobility and functional goals before developing an appropriate exercise program.
Programs may include:
- Strength training
- Balance and coordination exercises
- Walking and mobility conditioning
- Cardiovascular exercise
- Functional movement training
- Exercise to maintain general physical capacity
- Strategies to increase participation in regular physical activity
Conditions We May Assist With:
Exercise Physiology may form part of the management of conditions including:
- Stroke
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Acquired brain injury
- Neurological mobility impairment
- Reduced strength and physical conditioning associated with neurological conditions
Focusing on Function:
Exercise programs are designed around the individual rather than simply the diagnosis.
Goals might include improving walking tolerance, getting up from a chair more easily, increasing lower limb strength, maintaining independence, returning to community activities or improving overall fitness.
Working Within a Multidisciplinary Team
Neurological rehabilitation often benefits from collaboration between healthcare professionals. Our Exercise Physiologists can work alongside Physiotherapists, medical practitioners and other members of your healthcare team where appropriate.
Supporting Movement, Capacity & Independence
Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive environment in which exercise can be adapted to your individual abilities and progressively developed to help you maintain or improve physical function and participation in everyday life.
