NDIS Capacity Building

Strength & Conditioning

Build the strength, endurance, and physical capacity you need for greater independence. Our evidence-based strength programs are designed specifically for NDIS participants.

What is NDIS Strength & Conditioning?

Strength and conditioning for NDIS participants goes beyond traditional gym workouts. It's about building functional capacity - the physical abilities you need to do the things that matter to you.

Whether you want to walk further, transfer more independently, carry groceries, or simply have more energy for daily life, our physiotherapists design programs tailored to your specific goals and abilities.

This service falls under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living in your NDIS plan.

Who Benefits from Strength Programs?

Our strength and conditioning programs help:

  • People with physical disabilities wanting to build functional strength
  • Those recovering from injury or surgery
  • People with neurological conditions (stroke, MS, CP)
  • Individuals with chronic conditions affecting mobility
  • Teens and adults with developmental disabilities
  • People with low muscle tone or generalised weakness
  • Those wanting to reduce reliance on support workers
  • Anyone needing to improve stamina and endurance

Outcomes We Target

Our strength programs focus on real-life improvements:

  • Increased muscle strength and power
  • Improved endurance for daily activities
  • Greater independence with transfers (bed, chair, toilet, car)
  • Better walking distance and speed
  • Improved ability to climb stairs
  • Reduced fatigue during daily tasks
  • Better posture and core stability
  • Increased confidence with physical activities
  • Reduced risk of falls through improved strength
  • Greater participation in community activities

What Our Programs Include

  • Comprehensive strength assessment: Baseline testing of your current abilities
  • Personalised exercise program: Exercises matched to your goals and abilities
  • Progressive overload: Gradually increasing challenge as you get stronger
  • Functional training: Exercises that translate to real-life activities
  • Resistance training: Using bands, weights, or body weight
  • Core strengthening: Building a stable foundation for movement
  • Cardiovascular conditioning: Improving heart and lung fitness
  • Home exercise programs: Exercises to continue between sessions

How Sessions Work

1

Initial Assessment

We test your current strength, endurance, and functional abilities. We discuss your goals and what you want to achieve.

2

Program Design

We create a customised strength program targeting your specific goals, considering any limitations or precautions.

3

Supervised Training

Regular sessions (typically 45-60 mins) where we guide you through exercises, ensuring correct technique and appropriate challenge.

4

Progress & Progression

We track your improvements, celebrate wins, and progressively increase the challenge to keep you getting stronger.

Where We Train

Our mobile service means we can run strength sessions wherever works best for you:

  • Your home (we bring equipment)
  • Local parks and outdoor spaces
  • Community gyms
  • Day programs
  • SIL and group homes
  • Schools (for teens)

We bring resistance bands, weights, and other equipment as needed. If you have a home gym or equipment, we can incorporate that too.

Why Choose Thrive United?

  • Physiotherapy expertise Our physios understand how to safely strengthen around injuries or conditions
  • Functional focus Every exercise is chosen because it helps you do what you want to do
  • Adaptable programs We modify exercises for any ability level or equipment availability
  • Mobile convenience Train in your own environment with no travel stress
  • NDIS aligned Programs designed to meet NDIS Capacity Building goals
  • Measurable progress We track improvements so you can see your gains

Ready to Get Stronger?

Start building the strength and capacity you need for greater independence.