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Exercise Matters is dedicated to improving your health and well-being through personalized Exercipe Physiology services. Our team of experienced Exercise Physiologists are committed to helping you recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and enhance your overall quality of life. Our mantra is to prescribe movement as a medicine. If all the bennefits of exercise could be put into a pill form then it would be prescribed more than any other medication. Our blogs are deigned to try and inform these bennefits of Exercise as a Medicine.
Noosa Neuro Rehab: Personalised Neurological Recovery on the Sunshine Coast
Movement, Confidence, and Recovery - Closer to Home Living with a neurological condition like stroke, MS, or brain injury can make...
Sven Rees
Jul 53 min read
Regaining Control: How Neurological Rehabilitation Helps You Reclaim Your Life
Why Neurological Rehab Matters At Exercise Matters in Noosaville, we understand that neurological conditions can affect every aspect of...
Sven Rees
Jul 54 min read
Exercise Physiology for Acquired Brain Injury: Regaining Strength, Function, and Confidence
Moving Forward After a Life-Changing Event An acquired brain injury (ABI) can turn life upside down. Whether from trauma, stroke,...
Sven Rees
Jun 92 min read
Acquired Brain Injury and the NDIS: Accessing Rehabilitation and Support
Your NDIS Guide to Recovery After ABI Navigating life after an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is hard enough—navigating the NDIS shouldn’t be. Many families and individuals feel overwhelmed by paperwork, plans, and the pressure to advocate for the right supports. At Exercise Matters, we help people with ABI access the rehabilitation and support they need through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our Exercise Physiologists are experienced in writing reports, dev
Sven Rees
Jun 93 min read
Exercise Physiology for Cerebral Palsy: Building Strength, Independence, and Confidence
Creating New Possibilities at Every Age Living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) comes with challenges—tight muscles, poor coordination,...
Sven Rees
Jun 92 min read
Games-Based Exercise for Cerebral Palsy: Why Fun Is Serious Rehab
Movement That Feels Like Play—But Delivers Real Results Rehabilitation for Cerebral Palsy (CP) doesn’t have to feel clinical or...
Sven Rees
Jun 93 min read
Cerebral Palsy and the NDIS: Getting the Right Support for Movement and Independence
Navigating the NDIS with Confidence Accessing therapy and support for Cerebral Palsy can feel overwhelming—paperwork, plans, and...
Sven Rees
Jun 92 min read
What Are Functional Neurological Symptoms? Understanding FND and How to Manage It
Symptoms That Are Real—And Reversible You’re experiencing strange, disruptive symptoms—sudden weakness, tremors, seizures—but all the tests come back normal. It feels scary, confusing, and like no one believes you. These are known as Functional Neurological Symptoms. They are very real, and with the right support, they are treatable. At Exercise Matters , we help clients understand and manage these symptoms using evidence-based neurological treatment and functional rehabili
Sven Rees
Jun 82 min read
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Treatment: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Recovery
There Is a Way Forward A diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can leave people feeling dismissed, misunderstood, and unsupported. You may have real symptoms—but no structural brain damage. You might hear, "It’s all in your head." But we know better. At Exercise Matters , we understand that FND is real, and it is treatable. With a team-based, evidence-based neurological treatment plan —including movement retraining, psychology, education, and support—recovery i
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Exercise: Regaining Control Through Movement
Rewiring the Brain Through Purposeful Movement If you’ve been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), you may feel confused, frustrated, or even dismissed. Symptoms are real—limb weakness, tremors, gait problems, or seizures—but they often don’t follow the patterns of traditional neurological disease. At Exercise Matters , we specialise in helping clients with FND rebuild movement confidence, retrain motor patterns, and regain function through evidence-based
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise: What You Need to Know to Stay Strong, Mobile, and Independent
Movement Is Medicine for MS Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can feel frustrating and uncertain. You may feel like rest is safer than movement, especially on days when fatigue or numbness flare up. But avoiding movement can make symptoms worse over time. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools to manage MS symptoms and maintain independence. At Exercise Matters , we help people with MS use movement as medicine—safely and effectively. Why Is Exercise So Important for M
Sheryl Sarmiento Wheeler
Jun 83 min read
Exercise Physiology for Multiple Sclerosis: Slowing Progression and Reclaiming Function
Moving Through MS With Confidence Living with MS can feel unpredictable. One day you're steady on your feet, and the next you're battling fatigue, numbness, or spasticity. It’s easy to feel like control is slipping away. At Exercise Matters, we use evidence-based Exercise Physiology to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) improve strength, energy, balance, and daily function. With the right movement strategies, you can reduce flare-ups, build resilience, and live bette
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options: Why Exercise Should Be Part of Every MS Plan
Navigating MS with a Holistic Approach If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the treatment options...
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Rewiring the Brain After Stroke: How Exercise Creates New Neural Pathways
The Power of Neuroplasticity in Stroke Recovery After a stroke, you may feel like parts of your body are no longer listening to your...
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Stroke Rehab: How Long Does Stroke Recovery Take?
Understanding Recovery Timelines—and the Power of Persistence After a stroke, one of the first questions people ask is: How long will it...
Sven Rees
Jun 83 min read
Exercise Physiology for Parkinson’s Disease: Slowing Progression and Improving Function
Why Movement Matters with Parkinson’s A Parkinson’s diagnosis often brings fear and uncertainty—stiffness, tremors, slowness of movement,...
Sven Rees
Jun 63 min read
Exercise and Medication in Parkinson’s: Why Both Are Essential for Slowing Progression
The Best Results Come from a Combined Approach Parkinson’s symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and slowness can make everyday life harder. You might rely on medication to stay mobile—but what if it’s not enough on its own? What if the most powerful way to fight back is a combination? At Exercise Matters in Noosaville , we support people living with Parkinson’s through tailored Exercise Physiology programs that work with their medications. Research shows that combining medicatio
Sven Rees
Jun 63 min read
Stroke Rehabilitation Through Exercise Physiology: Rebuilding Strength, Mobility, and Confidence
Regaining Control After Stroke A stroke can change your life in an instant. Weakness, fatigue, difficulty walking, or speaking—all make daily life feel unfamiliar. But the brain is resilient. With the right rehabilitation, recovery is possible. At Exercise Matters in Noosaville , our Exercise Physiologists provide structured, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to help stroke survivors regain independence, strength, and quality of life. What Happens After a Stroke? A strok
Sven Rees
Jun 62 min read
Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) in Neurorehab: Walk Stronger, Safer & Smarter
Supporting Gait, Improving Function Do you or your loved one struggle with foot drop, ankle weakness, or an unsteady gait due to a neurological condition? You might feel hesitant to walk outdoors or afraid of tripping—even for short distances. Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are custom devices that help improve walking stability, foot clearance, and confidence in people with neurological conditions. At Exercise Matters , we use AFOs as part of a broader neurorehabilitation strate
Sven Rees
May 193 min read
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