Exercise Classes

Healthy Mobility aims to provide supervised, small group exercise classes that are safe and deliver health benefits to people with chronic health conditions and individuals who would like guidance from qualified physiotherapists and a Pilates instructor.

Healthy Mobility runs specific classes tailored to suit people with chronic health conditions and implements evidence based practice to maximise the therapeutic effects of exercise intervention.

 High quality scientific research supports the use of exercise as a safe and effective intervention to: 

  1. prevent the development of chronic health conditions (for example osteoporosis, chronic low back pain, heart disease) and 

  2. to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in people that have been diagnosed with certain chronic health conditions (such as heart disease, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, chronic pulmonary disease). 

 If you would like to know more about evidence for the benefits of therapeutic exercise please click here

 

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Healthy Mobility Group Exercise Classes

 

 Pilates:

Pilates is a type of exercise that focuses on the use of core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spinal column. Pilates exercises teaches awareness of breathing and alignment of the spine while aiming to strengthen and improve coordination and control of the deep torso and pelvic muscles.   

Taking part in regular Pilates sessions can help:  

  • Improve balance and coordination

  • Improve general strength and flexibility

  • Increase core strength and movement control

  • Enhance body awareness

At Healthy Mobility we offer a variety of Pilates classes to suit all levels of fitness and experience with both group and individualised instruction. Our Pilates instructor at Healthy Mobility is qualified through the Australian Physiotherapy Association. 

Classes Available:

  • Pilates Matwork                                                                                                                

  • Pilates Balls Class (incorporates use of exercise ball)

  • Pilates Bands Class (incorporates use of resistance rubber exercise tubes)  

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PhysioMoves: 

PhysioMoves classes are designed to meet the needs of individual participants with long term health conditions such as arthritis, lung disease, heart disease and diabetes. However, PhysioMoves classes are open to everyone to join in. Participants in PhysioMoves safely exercise at their own pace within a low to moderate intensity range tailored to the individual. Importantly, you can exercise at your own pace in a safe, friendly environment.

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Falls prevention:

Falls have a serious impact on individuals and our society: Injuries related to falls are one of the leading causes of illness and death in older people. Approximatley 1 in 3 people over 65 and 1 in 2 people over 85 fall each year which greatly impacts on the rising cost of health care. Falls are one of the major factors leading to  admission into aged care facilities.

What can be done? There is an abundance of scientific research demonstrating balance and resistance exercise greatly reduces falls risk no matter how old you are. 

Our Classes: At healthy mobility we provide an exercise class that is safe and fun that aims to improve your balance and increase your lower limb strength to reduce your risk of falling and thus reduce your chance of injury and hospitalisation.

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Fit & Fab for 50+:

This class provides moderate intensity exercise for the upper and lower body to improve general fitness and well-being. These classes are run by a qualified physiotherapist and incorporate strength, balance, endurance and flexibility exercises in an overall body fitness program to improve your functional mobility and increase your exercise tolerance. Additional benefits associated with the affect of regular, moderate intensity weight bearing  exercise include improved bone mineral density, improved blood pressure and reduced body fat percentage.

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Expressions of interest for exercise for other health conditions:

e.g. Encore programme (for breast cancer/ mastectomy), chronic pain exercise groups, Parkinsons group exercise, stroke group exercise. 

Please phone 6652 6001 or submit an enquiry on line to express interest to participate in an exercise group tailored for your health condition

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Timetable and Prices:

Booking is required for participation in all classes

Please click here to access our current class timetable. 

For class costs and to reserve your place please phone us: 6652 6001

 

Rebates:

  • Health Funds: Many private health funds offer rebates for group exercise classes. Please contact us or your health fund to find out about this

  • Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA): Group exercise classes can be covered under DVA where you have been referred to participate in the class by your Medical Practitioner, another Physiotherapist or Discharge Nurse as part of your care plan. To claim payment for your exercise class under the DVA you will therefore need to have a referral.

  • Medicare: As part of an Enhanced Primary Care Program (EPC) your Medical Practitioner may refer you for treatment to an Allied Health Practitioner. If you are referred to a Physiotherapist at Healthy Mobility for an exercise programme under EPC you will be eligible to receive a medicare rebate.

 

Need more Information?

If you would like any further information about exercise classes (including class times) at Healthy Mobility please contact our friendly staff

phone: 6652 6001