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Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Canberra.

Evidence-based exercise physiology for multiple sclerosis (ms) in Canberra. Functional capacity assessment, structured progressive programs, and NDIS/DVA funding pathways.

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Functional capacity assessment
  • Ground floor access available
  • NDIS, DVA & Medicare accepted
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Condition overview

Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Exercise in MS is strongly evidence-supported for reducing fatigue, improving strength, mood, cognitive function, and quality of life. James tailors exercise intensity to minimise Uhthoff's phenomenon risk, builds fatigue management strategies into session structure, and adjusts programs during periods of relapse.

Access note: For clients who cannot use stairs, ground floor access is available at Fitness & Wellbeing Physiology. Please mention this when booking.

What the evidence says.

The advice given to people with MS for decades, avoid exertion, was wrong. Modern evidence is unambiguous: exercise training in MS improves strength, walking capacity, balance and fatigue, and may have disease modifying effects on top. Resistance training is safe and effective across most disability levels, and aerobic work improves the fatigue that many people with MS rate as their worst symptom.

How I treat it.

MS is a moving target, so the program moves with it. We establish baselines across strength, walking, balance and heat tolerance, then train progressively while respecting Uhthoff symptoms, cooling strategies, timing sessions around your best hours, and adjusting on relapse. Balance and gait work is woven through everything, because falls prevention in MS pays compound interest.

This work is NDIS fundable for most participants, and I write progress reports that plan reviews can actually use.

What we aim for.

  • Walking further, steadier and with less fatigue cost
  • Strength holding or climbing between relapses
  • Fewer falls and near misses
  • A flexible program that adapts to the condition instead of fighting it
Frequently asked

Frequently asked

Exercise is evidence-supported across a wide range of severities and stages. James will conduct a full functional capacity assessment at the initial session to understand your current capacity and build a safe, appropriate program. If your presentation is beyond what a sole-practitioner setting can safely manage, James will facilitate referral to an appropriate service.
Most neurological conditions qualify for NDIS Capacity Building funding (15_200_0126_1_3). DVA covers neurological conditions with a D904 referral. Medicare CDM plans apply for many chronic neurological conditions. Private health and self-pay are also options.
Yes, with your consent. James sends progress letters to your GP and can communicate with your neurologist or treating team at major milestones.
Related

Related pages

Neurological HubNDIS FundingDVA FundingFor GPs
Key evidence

Recent literature behind this program.

A selection of the research and clinical guidelines that inform how this condition is managed at Fitness & Wellbeing Physiology.

  1. Kalb R, Brown TR, Coote S, et al. Exercise and lifestyle physical activity recommendations for people with multiple sclerosis throughout the disease course. Multiple Sclerosis Journal 2020;26:1459–1469.

Evidence summaries are provided for information only and are not a substitute for individual clinical assessment.

Online booking

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Same-week availability for NDIS, DVA, CDM, CTP and private clients.

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