EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Exercise physiology services are tailored to support individuals living with neurological conditions through evidence-based programming. Each one-on-one session is designed around both clinical needs and personal goals, ensuring a functional and meaningful approach to rehabilitation.
EP’s use targeted movement strategies to improve strength, endurance, mobility, and overall physical health through an individualised exercise plan.
Through consistent support and a strong understanding of neurological presentations, we help clients move toward their highest potential—both in the clinic and in everyday life.
FES THERAPY
Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) cycling sessions are a dynamic and evidence-based intervention designed specifically for individuals with neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. These sessions use targeted electrical stimulation to activate specific muscle groups in the upper or lower limbs, enabling individuals to pedal a stationary cycle—even in the absence of voluntary movement. The stimulation mimics natural nerve signals, helping to strengthen muscle patterns, improve cardiovascular fitness, support bone density, and enhance circulation.
HYDROTHERAPY
Hydrotherapy offers a unique and supportive environment for neurological rehabilitation by harnessing the therapeutic properties of water. Our tailored hydrotherapy sessions take place in temperature-controlled pools and are designed to alleviate the effects of gravity, creating a “weightless” experience that enables clients to move more freely and with reduced pain. The buoyancy of water supports the body, making it easier to perform movements that may be difficult on land, while the hydrostatic pressure enhances circulation, reduces swelling, and provides gentle resistance for muscle activation.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Our massage therapist specializes in deep tissue massage, dry needling and myofascial cupping. Massage Therapy can be beneficial in relieving sore and tired muscles and when coupled with dry needling can assist in reducing the effect of hypertonic and spasmodic musculature.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapists specialise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by individuals with neurological conditions. Treatment may involve hands-on techniques to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and address muscle imbalances, as well as tailored exercise programs aimed at restoring function, enhancing movement patterns, and building resilience.
Our team can also provide specialised support for respiratory health, helping to manage secretion clearance and optimise breathing efficiency—especially important in conditions where respiratory function may be compromised.
GROUP TRAINING
Our small group training sessions are designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and functional movement in a fun and supportive environment. Each fast-paced session is varied and interactive, with exercises tailored to each individual abilities. It’s a great way to stay motivated, build strength, and connect with others on a similar journey.
ALLIED SERVICES
At Making Strides we work closely alongside a wonderful team of allied health professionals to form a well-rounded multidisciplinary team. Providing person-centred care and a range of assistive, health and wellness all in one familiar space. Exercise is an imperative tool in avoiding some of the secondary complications associated with living with a neurological condition, to ensure we can offer our clients the best possible opportunity for overall health and independence, we offer a range of support services right on sight, including:
Occupational Therapy – LIVE OT – Dan Wray
Occupational Therapy – RECOVER WELLBEING – Sarah Paxford
Psychosexual Therapy – CARE REHAB – Bridie Allan
NEUROMUSCULAR ORTHOTICS
NeuroMuscular Orthotics (NMO) is a specialist orthotics provider offering custom-made bracing options for simple and complex presentations.
The Melbourne based team don’t just fit braces; they prescribe, manufacture and offer training for their products as well. NMO primarily specialise in complex lower-limb management however as technology has advanced significantly we have broadened our scope to offer myoelectric and functional electrical stimulation (FES) upper-limb bracing alternatives, as well as mainstream upper limb options. The experienced NMO team are primarily based in Clayton, Victoria but also have outreach clinics in north Melbourne, Sydney and their permanent base here at Making Strides.
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