Your goals will determine the nature of an Exercise Physiology session. It may include activities to improve motor skills, flexibility and balance. Some of our sessions are conducted at home, school or a local pool.

Both Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy focus on improving functional capacity. Both focus on active movement; however, Physiotherapy may focus more on passive movement. Physiotherapy may also involve hands-on therapy, whereas Exercise Physiology generally will not.

Exercise Physiology focuses on improving functional capacity, which includes the physical, social, and emotional aspects of health.

The NDIS will determine your eligibility for Exercise Physiology. Providing all relevant information when seeking access to the scheme is extremely important. This will give you the best chance of funding Exercise Physiology in your plan.

Exercise Physiology can assist with physical function, such as improving balance, reducing the risk of falls, and increasing cardiovascular function. Exercise can also enhance social capability, mainly if sessions are held in a group setting.

An initial Exercise Physiology session will examine your function and set realistic SMART goals that you can achieve. We will complete baseline measures and ensure that you are safe to exercise. We may request additional approval from your GP to ensure your exercise safety.

Physiotherapy generally focuses on physical function, whereas Occupational Therapy is more holistic and focuses on physical, psychological and emotional well-being. OT will also focus on equipment prescription and function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living.

OT may assist a child in building emotional regulation skills and gross or fine motor capacity. Equipment may also be prescribed to help with community access or to ensure a child’s safety while travelling.

Occupational Therapy may help build capacity across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community. Equipment may be prescribed, or recommendations to modify the home environment may be made. Therapy may also assist in developing a better routine and better-managing emotions. An occupational therapist can assess your needs and goals, providing tailored interventions to enhance your independence.

Generally, most clients with an NDIS plan will have some capacity-building funding. Occupational Therapy is often included in capacity-building supports and, as it stands, is the NDIS’ preferred therapy to assist in building functional capacity.

Yes. Depending on the clinician’s skills, these are likely to be set goals.

Both. Bloom Healthcare primarily delivers sessions in the community. The evidence suggests that capacity building in natural environments is most effective. However, a clinic can be arranged if necessary. Occupational Therapists work across different environments, including community health centers and mental health facilities, to provide comprehensive care.

The NDIS covers Physiotherapy that aims to maintain function for longer, improve function, or reduce the rate of deterioration. The goals will all be determined by your disability type.

Physiotherapy generally focuses on physical function, whereas Occupational Therapy is more holistic and focuses on physical, psychological and emotional well-being. OT will also focus on equipment prescription and function across all domains of daily living, including domestic, personal and community activities of daily living.

Physiotherapy is generally funded when you have a physical disability. For example, a stroke, amputation or neurological disorder such as Multiple Sclerosis.

No. You can refer yourself to Bloom Healthcare if you have an active NDIS plan with capacity-building support.

Yes. One of the goals of Physiotherapy may be to assist in managing pain.

Physiotherapy can help with conditions such as stroke, brain injury, MS, MND or amputations. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Nothing. Speech Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology and Speech Therapy are all used interchangeably.

Speech Pathologists may set goals that include increasing the number of words you can say, prescribing a device that allows you to communicate, or assessing your ability to swallow so that feeding occurs safely and sustainably.

Yes. Speech Pathologists may assist you in communicating better.

Play-based child-led therapy might be undertaken. Targeted skills-building activities using evidence-based strategies such as LSVT may be conducted.

A Positive Behaviour Support plan is created to understand better behaviours of concern and how to manage them effectively.

There can often be considerable overlap between Psychology and Behaviour Support. However, Behaviour Practitioners must be registered with the NDIS Commission and can recommend restrictive practices if necessary. The relevant state authority must approve all restrictive practices before their implementation.

PBS assists in developing strategies to manage behaviours of concern. The chosen strategy will be dependent upon the observations undertaken and the goals that are set

Those with behaviours of concern will often get PBS funded in their plan through Improved Relationships funding.

Yes. Strategies developed through a PBS strategy may assist in regulating emotions better.

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