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.
🧠 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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Occupational Therapy Areas for Autism
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in supporting autistic
individuals by enhancing their independence, participation, and overall
well-being across multiple areas.
A detailed and structured list of OT focus areas for autism:
Sensory Processing & Regulation
👉 Helping individuals manage sensory sensitivities (e.g., noise,
textures, lights).
👉 Providing sensory integration therapy to improve responses to
sensory input.
👉 Creating sensory-friendly environments to support regulation.
👉 Developing sensory diets to help with self-regulation.
Social Skills Development
👉 Teaching social interaction skills (e.g., turn-taking, eye contact,
conversation).
👉 Facilitating group activities to practice socializing.
👉 Using role-playing and social stories to teach appropriate social
behaviors.
👉 Supporting perspective-taking and understanding social cues.
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What is Occupational Therapy?
Helping kids build the skills they need for life!
Occupational therapy (OT) helps children develop essential motor,
sensory, social, and cognitive skills needed for everyday activities at
school and home, supporting everything from writing and coordination to
self-regulation and social skills.
OT can help with:
✔ Preschoolers – Developing independence, play skills, and school
readiness, while building confidence in social interactions.
🎒 School-age kids – Strengthening handwriting, coordination, and
balance, improving focus and emotional regulation, and supporting
sensory processing challenges.
🧩 Children with additional needs – Tailored support for autism,
ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties, helping with self-regulation,
social skills, and daily activities.
💡 Early support makes a big difference! If you think OT might help,
reach out today.
📞 Call us: 08 8520 6244
📩 Email us at info@bouncebackhealth.com.au
📍 Appointments available for clinic & school visits!
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Join us at Bounce Back Health for our Board Game
Social Group!
This interactive session will help kids:
✅ Take turns & play fairly Learn
how to win & lose gracefully
✅ Follow game rules & problem-solve Work
together through collaboration & compromise
✅ Strengthen attention &
emotional regulation Improve hand-eye coordination & quick thinking
Games include Snakes & Ladders, Uno & Spot It!
Ages: 6 - 12 Date: 24th April Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Bounce
Back Health Gawler East
Open to NDIS participants and private clients. Spaces are limited! Secure your child’s spot today.
Call us on: (08) 8520 6244
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Join us at Bounce Back Health for our Cooking Social Group!
This hands-on session will help kids:
✅Learn to follow recipes and
practice kitchen safety
✅Develop fine motor & coordination skills through
measuring, mixing, and flipping
✅ Build social skills like teamwork,
turn-taking, and communication Gain independence & confidence in the
kitchen
Date: 22nd April Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Bounce Back Health Gawler East
Open to NDIS participants and private clients. Spaces are limited! Secure your child’s spot today.
Call: (08) 8520 6244
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