Exercise for Disability Management: A Path to Better Strength and Function with NDIS Support in Liverpool
Living with a disability brings unique challenges every day, but I truly believe that exercise can be a transformative part of managing those challenges. If you’re part of the NDIS, I’m here to share how expert exercise physiology services in Liverpool can help you feel stronger, more independent, and empowered in your day-to-day life.
Why Exercise Is So Important for Those Living with Disability
Living with a disability is difficult and it is not always easy to find a long-term way to improve your physical and mental health. One of the most effective tools is exercise. Individualised and regular exercise offers a way to not just cope with the challenges of disability, but to actively manage and improve your strength, mobility, and overall well-being.
At Longevity Liverpool, we take an individualised approach, ensuring that your exercise program is designed to fit your unique needs and goals. You pick your goals. Whether you’re looking to regain strength, improve your mobility, or simply feel better in your body, exercise can help you get there.
Here’s how exercise physiology can make a difference:
- Improving Mobility: Exercise helps strengthen muscles and joints, making movement easier and promoting independence. It’s all about helping you move with more freedom and confidence.
- Managing Pain: I’ve seen how exercise can be a powerful way to manage chronic pain. Whether it’s from arthritis or a spinal cord injury, gentle movements can reduce discomfort and help you feel better.
- Supporting Mental Health: Physical activity isn’t just about the body. It’s about the mind, too. Regular exercise can help lift your mood and reduce depressive feelings.
- Building Strength: Resistance training will help you regain independence. Building muscle strength can make everyday tasks like shopping, gardening, lifting, walking, or even standing up much easier, improving your overall quality of life.
Common Conditions We Support at Longevity
We work with people living with a variety of disabilities, and we know that no two journeys are the same. Exercise can benefit a wide range of conditions commonly supported by the NDIS, including:
- Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Amputations
- Neurological Disorders (e.g., Huntington’s Disease, Brain Injury)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Polio Survivors and Post-Polio Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Fibrous Dysplasia
- Palliative Care (End of Life)
- Developmental Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Mental Health Conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression)
- Diabetes-related Complications (e.g., Peripheral Neuropathy)
- Post-Surgical Recovery (e.g., joint replacements, hip or knee surgery)
- Musculoskeletal Injuries (e.g., chronic back pain, neck pain, scoliosis)
Exercise physiology can be tailored to help manage these conditions, and together, we can build a program that focuses on your goals and challenges.
Where Do We Service?
We know that convenience and accessibility are vital, especially when you’re already navigating challenges. That’s why we offer several flexible options to ensure you get the support you need in a way that works for you.
We offer:
- In-Gym Sessions: If you’re comfortable in a gym setting, our fully equipped gym provides the space and support you need to work on your strength and mobility.
- Home Visits: For those who find it easier to exercise in the comfort of their own home, we offer home visits where our exercise physiologists will come to you.
- Telehealth: If you’re unable to attend in person, we can meet you virtually to guide you through your exercise program, no matter where you are.
- Outdoor Session*: Some people thrive in natural environments. We offer outdoor exercise sessions so you can enjoy fresh air while working on your physical health.
We proudly service a variety of suburbs around Liverpool, so you can access our services wherever you are. Some of the areas we cover include:
- Casula
- Hoxton Park
- Holsworthy
- Prestons
- Green Valley
- Chipping Norton
- Mount Pritchard
- Lurnea
- Wattle Grove
- Busby
- Miller
- Fairfield
- Canley Vale
- Denham Court
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated not only to your physical health but also to understanding the challenges you face. We are committed to helping you thrive.
Omar Barbar – Lead Exercise Physiologist: Omar relishes the opportunity to find an exercise program suitable to your needs and goals. Loves nothing more than to empower clients to improve their health and quality of life.
What to Expect from Your Exercise Sessions
Your sessions will be designed to meet your needs, whether you’re looking to increase strength, improve balance, or simply feel better in your body.
Here’s what you can expect from our exercise programs:
- Strength Training: To build muscle and make daily tasks easier, helping you regain independence.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: To improve heart health, energy, and stamina, so you feel stronger and more capable.
- Flexibility and Balance: Exercises that promote mobility and stability, helping you move safely and easily.
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Tailored exercises that support your recovery from injury or surgery.
- Pain Management: Gentle exercises designed to reduce pain and discomfort, enhancing your overall quality of life.
Final Thoughts
Exercise can help improve:
- Strength;
- Function; and
- Quality of life
You deserve the support that will help you feel stronger, more independent, and empowered in your journey. We have helped many NDIS participants and would love nothing more than to do the same for you.
Ready to take the first step toward increasing your fitness and lifespan? Call Longevity Exercise Physiology Ascot Vale, Burwood, Casey, Castle Hill, Coburg, Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Five Dock, Gladesville, Gungahlin, Kingsgrove, Liverpool, Macarthur Campbelltown, Macarthur Tindall, Marrickville, Neutral Bay, Penrith, Pymble, Pyrmont, Randwick, Rhodes, Rosebery, Springfield, Yamanto today on 1300 964 002 to book your personalised session or a 15-minute free phone consultation.
Written by Omar Barbar
