Physiotherapy Groups

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Safe Moves
Otago Falls Prevention
Fitness and Friendship
Strong People Stay Young
Staying Active
Pilates for Beginners
Phase 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Rehabilitation
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydrotherapy

The hydrotherapy program is gentle, low impact water exercise conducted in a heated pool (34 degrees). Benefits could include increased muscle strength, improved joint mobility, pain relief, relaxation, increased general fitness and improved balance. Hydrotherapy is held off site at a pool in Balwyn.

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Safe Moves

This short term course is targeting people who have had falls, or feel their balance has declined. Included is a series of balance, stretching and strengthening exercises aimed at making you safer on your feet.

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Otago Falls Prevention

Suited to over 80 year olds, this home based program is for the elderly who are unable to come into the centre and require exercises to improve balance and prevent falls.

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Fitness and Friendship

Suitable for older clients, this is a gentle exercise group to music with the emphasis on friendship and fun. The program includes exercises, refreshments and time for a social chat.

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Strong People Stay Young

This is a scientifically proven progressive strength-training program using arm and leg weights. With 2 sessions a week, for 6 weeks, those suffering from arthritis, diabetes, chronic pain and general de-conditioning will benefit from this program.

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Staying Active

This group is aimed at the older population who may have long-term medical condition and wish to improve their balance, flexibility, strength and exercise.

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Pilates for Beginners

This short course aims to benefit those with chronic or recurrent back conditions. The focus is on the deep abdominal and back muscles, posture improvement and total body conditioning.

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Phase 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Rehabilitation

This long-term group is for clients who have completed the Phase 2 COPD program in a hospital or rehab setting in the past 12 months. The program focuses on fitness, strength training, breathing exercises and maintenance for COPD sufferers. A referral is required from a respiratory physiotherapist or respiratory physician to participate in this group.

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