Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiologists specialise in exercise interventions for those who have existing, or are at risk of developing, medical conditions and injuries.
Interventions include healthy behaviour coaching, education on lifestyle strategies, exercise advice, and physical rehabilitation.
The aim of exercise physiology is to support people to reduce the impact of their disability or illness and restore optimal physical function.
There are a wide range of reasons why a person may benefit from seeing an exercise physiologist, including:
- Back pain
- Disabilities
- Injuries
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Heart and lung diseases
- Cancer recovery
- Osteoporosis
- Balance issues and falls prevention
- Weakness
- Reduced mobility
…and much more!
Exercise Physiology for children
Exercise Physiologists can also specialise in behavioural modification programs for children.
Our EPs aim to make sessions fun and engaging, all the while using appropriate prescription to meet your child’s goals. The “disguised” exercises and activities worked through will cater to your child’s needs considering their age, growth, and stage of development. Sessions can be in-clinic or off-site including schools and local parks.
EP sessions can target many areas, including
- development of gross and fine motor skills
- core strengthening
- balance and spatial awareness
- social interaction
- encouraging long-term physical activity for a healthy lifestyle
Additionally, regular exercise has many benefits for children including physical, social, emotional, sensory, and even improved language skills.
Understanding big emotions can be tough, but what if we made learning about
them a fun game?
One of our favourite ways at BBH to do this is with "Pretend
Play with Emotion Faces."
How to do it at home:
* Gather some paper, markers, and craft sticks.
* On the paper, draw a bunch of faces
showing emotions—happy, sad, angry, surprised, silly, scared, etc
* Cut them out and tape on a stick
* Time to play! Now, you can use these faces in a few ways. You can
take turns making the sound that goes with each emotion, or tell a short
story using a few of the faces. Another fun idea is to have your child
pick a face and tell you about a time they felt that way.
This simple activity helps children recognize and express their feelings
in a safe and playful way. It teaches them that all emotions are okay
and gives them the language to talk about how they feel.
Need more support?
Want personalized support? At Bounce Back Health, our experienced
Occupational Therapists love to help children and adults build life-changing
skills.
📞 Call us: 08 8520 6244
📧 Email: infoge@bouncebackhealth.com.au
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Looking for a simple, screen-free activity that boosts real-life skills?
Try Threading! 🧵✨
This easy activity helps children develop:
👐 Coordination
🧠 Motor Planning
🤏 Fine motor & finger manipulation
🧰 What You’ll Need:
✅ Pictures of their favourite characters
✅ Printer
✅ Hole punch (or pen)
✅ Scissors ✂️
✅ Lace or string (tie a knot at one end)
🛠 Set-Up Steps:
1️. Print & cut out the pictures (leave a 1cm margin around the edges)
2️. Punch holes evenly around the edges
3️. Tie a knot at one end of the lace
🎮 How to Play:
1. Start threading through the first hole—pull until the knot
stops it
2. Thread through each hole in order (avoid wrapping around the
edges!)
3. Repeat with new images
💡 Bonus: Use a timer to build speed & focus!
🏡 Great for home, therapy sessions, or school!
Want more OT ideas or personalized support?
📞 Call Bounce Back Health: 08 8520 6244
📧 Email: infoge@bouncebackhealth.com.au
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Why Theory of Mind Matters in Autism
Theory of Mind (ToM) is the ability to understand that other people have
thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and intentions that may be different from
your own.
For many children on the autism spectrum, developing this skill doesn’t
come naturally — which can make social situations confusing,
overwhelming, or even frustrating.
🔹 Difficulty predicting others’ behavior
🔹 Trouble reading social cues
🔹 Challenges with empathy or flexible thinking
All of these can be linked to delayed or impaired Theory of Mind.
💡 The good news? Targeted, early interventions — including
play-based therapy, social stories, and structured peer interactions —
can strengthen these skills over time.
At Bounce Back Health, our therapists use evidence-based practice to
help autistic children:
✔️ Build perspective-taking
✔️ Navigate relationships
✔️ Communicate with more confidence
🌱 It’s not just therapy — it’s building the foundation for real,
meaningful connection.
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🎈 At-Home Emotional Regulation Activity: Balloon Breathing
Also known as belly breathing, this simple yet powerful relaxation
technique helps calm the mind and body through deep, slow breaths. By
encouraging children to imagine their belly as a balloon — inflating as
they inhale and deflating as they exhale — this practice promotes
relaxation, reduces tension, and improves focus.
🧠 Why it works:
Balloon breathing supports emotional regulation by helping children
become more aware of their body and breath — a key part of calming down
when emotions run high.
💡 How to do it:
1. Find a comfortable position – Sit or lie down in a relaxed posture
2. Place your hands on your belly – Feel the rise and fall as you
breathe
3. Inhale deeply through your nose – Imagine your belly filling with air
like a balloon
4. Exhale slowly through your mouth – Visualize the balloon gently
deflating
5. Repeat for several minutes or until calm returns
This fun, visual strategy is especially helpful for children with
sensory sensitivities or challenges with emotional control.
✨ Want personalized support?
At Bounce Back Health, our experienced Occupational Therapists help
children and adults build life-changing emotional regulation skills —
and we have no OT waitlist!
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🧠 OT Skill Spotlight: Emotional Regulation
Does your child find it hard to calm down after getting upset?
You’re not alone — and there’s support available!
👉 Emotional regulation is the ability to manage feelings like
frustration, anger, or disappointment.
It’s key for:
✅ Getting along with others
✅ Learning at school
✅ Tackling daily challenges with confidence
💡 Try these at-home activities to support this skill:
🎈 Balloon breathing
🎨 Drawing their feelings
🧸 Pretend play with emotion faces
📦 Create a “calm box” with fidgets, soft toys, or favorite music
❤️ Want personalized support?
At Bounce Back Health, our experienced Occupational Therapists help
children and adults build life-changing emotional regulation skills —
and we have no OT waitlist!
📞 Call us: 08 8520 6244
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