Living with the effects of a brain injury, stroke, brain tumour, concussion, or neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease can bring challenges to movement, strength, and daily independence.
For some people, exercise physiology supports recovery and regaining lost skills. For others, it provides strategies to manage symptoms, adapt to changes, and maintain quality of life.
At ONE Rehabilitation Service in Adelaide, our exercise physiology team creates safe, tailored programs that focus on improving strength, endurance, balance, and confidence — helping you keep doing the things that matter most.
What Is Exercise Physiology in Neurological Rehabilitation?
Exercise physiology uses the science of movement and exercise to improve health, function, and wellbeing. In neurological rehabilitation, this means adapting exercise programs to account for:
- changes in movement, coordination, and muscle activation
- fatigue and energy limitations
- cardiovascular health after illness or inactivity
- fall risk and safety considerations
- cognitive load during physical activity
At ONE Rehab, our exercise physiologists work closely with our allied health team — physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, and social workers — to make sure your exercise plan supports your broader rehabilitation and life goals.
Conditions We Support
Our exercise physiology service is designed for people aged 16 years and over who are living with:
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injury and hypoxic injury
- Stroke, supporting movement, walking, endurance, and daily independence
- Brain tumour, during or after treatment to regain or maintain function
- Concussion / Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms, with graded return to activity and fatigue management
- Neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and early onset dementia
- Whether you’re early in recovery or managing long-term impacts, exercise physiology can play an important role in improving mobility, reducing fatigue, and supporting independence.
How Exercise Physiology Can Help
- Exercise physiology offers benefits across all stages of recovery and management:
- Rebuild strength and fitness after injury, illness, or deconditioning
- Improve mobility and balance to reduce falls and boost independence
- Manage fatigue safely with pacing and energy-conservation strategies
- Support cardiovascular health through safe aerobic training
- Promote neuroplasticity by using repeated movement to encourage the brain and nerves to adapt
- Boost confidence and wellbeing by building progress you can see and feel
What to Expect at ONE Rehab
- Assessment and Goal Setting
Your journey begins with a functional assessment of strength, fitness, mobility, and balance. We’ll also discuss your goals — whether that’s walking further, managing fatigue, returning to work or study, or feeling more confident in daily life.
- Tailored Exercise Program
Your personalised program may include:
- resistance training (weights, bands, or machines)
- aerobic and cardiovascular training
- balance and mobility drills
- stretching and flexibility exercises
- task-specific practice (stairs, transfers, walking)
- pacing strategies to manage fatigue
- Supervised and Safe Sessions
Sessions are guided by your exercise physiologist, who monitors technique, safety, and progress closely.
- Team-Based Care
We integrate your exercise program with other therapies — including physiotherapy, OT, psychology, and speech pathology — to ensure your care is coordinated and consistent.
- Ongoing Progress and Independence
As you improve, we’ll support you to continue exercises independently, with education and progress reviews to help you maintain results long term.
- Accessing Services Across Adelaide and Beyond
- You can access our exercise physiology services:
- at our Ashford clinic, equipped for neurorehabilitation
- in your home or community
- via telehealth sessions for convenience or regional access
- through our regional outreach program across South Australia
- Funding options may include NDIS, Medicare and private health insurance, depending on eligibility.
Why Choose ONE Rehabilitation Service?
Focused on neurological rehabilitation — our team works every day with people living with brain injury, stroke, concussion, brain tumour, and neurological conditions.
- Outcome-driven care — your personal goals shape every program.
- Interdisciplinary approach — our allied health team collaborates for a seamless experience.
- Flexible service delivery — choose clinic, home, telehealth, or outreach.
- Evidence-based practice — we use the latest research and adjust programs as your needs evolve.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Exercise Physiology
- Stay consistent — regular sessions build lasting change.
- Communicate openly about fatigue, pain, or challenges.
- Celebrate progress, even in small steps.
- Balance exercise with rest, nutrition, and sleep.
- Integrate movement into everyday activities.
Take the Next Step
If you or a loved one is living with a brain injury, stroke, brain tumour, concussion, or neurological condition such as MS or Parkinson’s, exercise physiology at ONE Rehabilitation Service can help you build strength, confidence, and independence.
Based in Ashford, Adelaide
Contact us today to book your first session
Learn more on our Exercise Physiology service page