Accredited Exercise Physiologists in Melbourne
Understanding Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology is the science of how the body responds to physical activity. It focuses on using targeted, evidence-based exercise to improve health, manage chronic conditions, and restore movement. Our exercise physiologists in Melbourne are university-qualified allied health professionals who design programs to improve strength, mobility, balance, and confidence — no matter your starting point.
Exercise physiology helps you build long-term health, not just short-term fitness. It’s clinically proven to assist in managing conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal injuries. By addressing how your body moves and functions, our exercise physiologists in Melbourne can help you stay active, independent, and in control of your wellbeing.
An exercise physiologist assesses your movement, designs safe and progressive exercise programs, and provides ongoing support to help you reach your health or recovery goals. At Walking Tall Rehab, we take a personalised approach — combining functional assessments, corrective exercise, and goal-based programming to ensure you get sustainable results.
Not quite. While both involve exercise, exercise physiology is a clinical service delivered by university-qualified professionals with expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. Personal trainers focus on general fitness and performance, whereas exercise physiologists provide medical-grade exercise programs backed by evidence and tailored to your specific needs or diagnosis.
Conditions & Rehabilitation
Our exercise physiologists in Melbourne work with a wide range of health conditions, including:
We also help clients looking to improve strength, balance, or athletic performance through Functional Screening, Running Programs, and Sports & Injury Rehabilitation.
Absolutely. Our Sports & Injury Rehabilitation programs are built around your sport, injury, and long-term goals. Whether you’re recovering from a sprain, overuse injury, or post-surgery, we create structured exercise plans that restore strength, mobility, and performance — safely and effectively.
Yes. Our exercise physiologists in Melbourne regularly support clients after orthopaedic, spinal, or joint surgeries. We collaborate with your surgeon or physiotherapist to ensure your exercise plan promotes optimal recovery, reduces pain, and helps you return to daily activities or sport with confidence.
We sure can. We provide exercise physiology in Melbourne for WorkCover and TAC clients, focusing on functional restoration, strength retraining, and safe return to work. Each program is tailored to your job demands and recovery timeline.
NDIS, Medicare & Referrals
Yes — Walking Tall Rehab provides NDIS exercise physiology services across Melbourne. We support both self-managed and plan-managed participants through in-studio, home-based, or Telehealth sessions. Our programs are designed to help you move more freely, improve daily function, and reach your NDIS goals.
It can be. For Medicare, if you have a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan from your GP, you may be eligible for up to five rebated sessions per year. For Private Health, most funds include exercise physiology under extras cover — check your policy for details. We also accept WorkCover, TAC, and DVA referrals.
Not if you’re coming privately. You can book directly with one of our exercise physiologists near you — no referral needed. If you’re using Medicare, DVA, TAC, or NDIS funding, a referral or plan details are required before starting sessions.
Still dealing with pain, setbacks or slow recovery?
You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Book in with one of our exercise physiologists in Melbourne and get a personalised exercise program that actually works — for your body, your goals, and your life.