MOTION HEALTH KIDS THERAPY

Exercise Physiology

Looking for a passionate Exercise Physiologist for your child to help with to help with their coordination, confidence in movement, physical fitness and endurance ? Reach out to our friendly team to find more

How can Exercise Physiology help my child?

A Paediatric Exercise Physiologist specialises in using movement and physical activity to help children develop strength, coordination, fitness, and overall well-being. Key areas of support include:

✔ Gross Motor Development & Coordination

- Helping children improve balance, strength, and coordination for everyday movements.
- Supporting skills like running, jumping, climbing, and catching a ball.

✔ Physical Fitness & Endurance

- Developing individualized exercise programs to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength.
- Encouraging participation in sports and recreational activities.

✔ Movement & Mobility for Medical Conditions

- Supporting children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or genetic disorders.
- Providing exercises to improve mobility, flexibility, and functional movement.

✔ Weight Management & Metabolic Health

- Assisting children who are underweight, overweight, or managing conditions like diabetes.
- Promoting healthy lifestyle habits through exercise and education.

✔ Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

- Helping children recover from injuries and prevent future ones through safe movement techniques.
- Providing exercises to improve posture, core strength, and joint stability.

At Motion Health Kids Therapy, sessions may include games, obstacle courses, strength training, and stretching to improve physical skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Initial Appointment

At Motion Kids Therapy, the initial appointment with a physiotherapist is made up of 2 parts:

Part 1 Face-to-Face Session (45 minutes): In Clinic Assessment (45 minutes). A face-to-face session where the Exercise Physiologist evaluates your child’s strength, coordination, endurance and movement patterns through engaging, play-based activities.

Part 2 Non-Face-to-Face Support (30 minutes): Non Face-to-Face Session (30 minutes). Comprehensive analysis of assessment findings, collaboration with teachers and other professionals and development of a tailored therapy plan.

Ongoing Therapy Appointments

Following your initial appointment, your exercise physiologist will set goals with your family and child, and support your child to achieve these goals by:

Recommending thinking therapy based on your child’s individual needs. Frequency may vary depending on the needs of the child, but appointments are usually 45 minutes in duration, with 15 minutes allocated for preparation and documentation.

Assessments

We offer a range of clinical and standardised assessments to support an understanding of your child’s needs and for report purposes:

Gross motor skills
Balance, coordination and posture
Endurance and strength
Functional movement and mobility
Sensory-motor integration

NDIS Reports

Exercise physiology reports can be provided upon request and are billed at the standard hourly rate. Please provide as much notice as possible, and your exercise physiologist will advise on the time required for completion.

Reports may be requested for:

Report for the NDIS to support an Access Request for an NDIS plan.
Report for your paediatrician prior to an upcoming appointment.
Report’s to your child’s teacher with recommendations to support your child within the school setting

Reports following standardised assessments, detailing findings, developmental impact and recommendations for home and school
A Summary report outlining your child’s needs, the services provided, progress towards goals and future recommendations
NDIS Review Reports summarising progress toward current NDIS goals, recommendations for future goals and additional funding for therapy, assistive technology or other supports

Paediatric Exercise Physiology is beneficial for children with:

✔ Developmental delays affecting movement and coordination

✔ Neuromuscular conditions like cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy

✔ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory-motor integration difficulties

✔ Obesity, diabetes, or metabolic health concerns

✔ Sports injuries or rehabilitation needs

✔ General fitness and motor skill challenges