Post‑Natal & Postpartum Exercise Program

Yes. We recommend all new mums obtain medical clearance from their women's health physiotherapist before beginning a structured postnatal exercise program. This ensures your body has healed sufficiently and helps us tailor your program safely.

Our NDIS Exercise Physiology services are tailored to support people living with a disability to improve their strength, mobility, balance, and overall health. We design and deliver safe, evidence-based exercise programs that are customized to your abilities, goals, and needs.

Unlike general fitness classes or personal training, NDIS Exercise Physiology is delivered by a university-qualified health professional with expertise in managing complex conditions and disabilities. Programs are designed to be both safe and effective, taking into account your medical history, physical capabilities, and NDIS goals.

Yes, but recovery takes longer. With medical clearance, gentle core and mobility work can usually start after 12 weeks, progressing slowly and safely.

You can start with gentle movements like walking, pelvic floor activations (Kegels), breathing drills, and light mobility work are ideal in the early weeks.

Benefits include improved strength, balance, and coordination, better ability to complete daily activities, reduced pain and injury risk, increased independence and confidence, support in achieving NDIS plan goals, and education to help you maintain progress at home.

We use a combination of breathing exercises, Kegels, glute bridges, and core engagement drills. These retrain your pelvic floor to work in sync with your deep core muscles, restoring strength and reducing issues like leakage or heaviness.

If your NDIS plan includes Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living or Capacity Building – Improved Health and Wellbeing, you can use your funding for Exercise Physiology. You do not need a referral to get started.

Yes. Exercise Physiology can work alongside physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, or other allied health services as part of your overall NDIS plan or broader health plan.

Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles that often occurs during pregnancy. Signs may include a visible “gap” or bulge down the midline of your stomach. We can help screen for it and guide you with safe exercises to support healing.

Yes, but not traditional sit-ups or crunches in the early stages. Instead, we focus on core reactivation exercises (e.g., dead bugs, heel slides, and pelvic tilts) that strengthen your deep abdominal muscles safely before progressing.

No. Moderate postpartum exercise does not negatively affect milk supply. Staying hydrated and fueling your body with good nutrition will support both recovery and breastfeeding.

In the beginning, even 10–20 minutes a few times per week can be effective. As your strength and energy return, you can gradually build up to more structured sessions, depending on your recovery and goals.

Avoid high-impact activities, heavy lifting, and intense abdominal work in the early weeks.

Absolutely. A postnatal exercise program helps release endorphins, supports hormonal balance, and improves sleep quality.

Stop immediately and let us know. Pain is not normal during recovery. Our team will adjust your program to suit your body’s healing pace.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Many women return to moderate fitness/strength by 3–6 months, but regaining full strength and performance can take longer, depending on your birth, recovery, and lifestyle. Progress should always be gradual.

Yes! Our programs are designed for all mums, regardless of fitness background. We start at your level and build your strength, confidence, and mobility step by step.

It’s simple, fill out our online form with your details, or contact us directly at 0416 072 507 or info@themovementep.com.au. Our team will guide you through your first steps and design a plan suited to your recovery.