Looking for a small class environment where you have an individualised program tailored and adapted to your current needs/injuries? Look no further than our Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist led group classes!!
At Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy, our approach is unlike the classes often seen at the local gym or studio.
Take a look at the range of classes we offer, and all run by qualified and experienced Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists.
Matwork Classes
Whether you are a beginner or expert, there is something for everyone with Matwork classes. This series will focus on your alignment, flexibility, core strength and overall health. We aim to introduce small equipment, as required, to complement the repertoire of exercises, such as a theraband, chi ball, magic circle and foam roller. With classes strictly limited to 8 people, to allow our physiotherapist to closely monitor individual's progress.
Reformer Classes
A Reformer class is a great whole body workout. This challenging series builds on from your Matwork principles. The aim of this workout is to increase the tone in your muscles and to lengthen your body. By using spring loaded resistance with our Reformers, we can specifically target the spine, arms, legs and abdominals. Poses that we focus on include feet in straps, 4 point kneeling, standing on the reformer and in sidelying. Classes have limited availability at just 6 participants per class.
Strength and Conditioning Circuit
Our Strength Circuit classes are small classes capped at a maximum of 6. These classes are run by an Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute qualified Physiotherapist. In the classes, you will utilise a variety of specialised equipment including our Pilates Reformer, barrel, step peddle chair and TRX suspension system. If you are searching for a full body work out to help develop and improve your core stability, then these are the classes for you!
Diabetes Class
Our Exercise Physiologist will help you through your own individualised exercise program in a supervised gym environment and assist with monitoring glucose levels. Group classes are capped at 8 people. This program consists of 1 individual assessment (one-on-one) and up to 8 group exercise classes. The class
Please note: Type 2 Diabetics may receive a rebate from Medicare, please check with your Doctor.
Better Back
Our Better Back classes are small classes capped at a maximum of 5. These classes are run by a qualified physiotherapist. They are designed to help those with back pain get better, and stay better. In these classes you will be supervised through an individual program specific to your back pain. This will include a combination of stretching and strengthening utilising a variety of gym and specialised equipment. Prior to booking into this class you will need to see one of our physiotherapists for an assessment so that we can ensure your program is safe and tailored to your needs.
Strong Bones
Our strong bones is run by our Accredited Exercise Physiologist and is a tailored group exercise class focused on improving your bone health, reducing your risks of falls, improving your overall strength and increasing your balancing abilities. Designed specifically for people with osteoporosis and osteopenia (low bone density). This class uses our gym and studio equipment (weights, balance discs, foam rollers, resistance bands + more)
GLA:D® Exercise Class
GLA:D® is a physiotherapist-led group program with exercise and education components designed to help reduce the symptoms of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis for its participants . GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark") has shown to help people of all ages with mild, moderate and severe osteoarthritis by reducing pain, increasing mobility and enhancing quality of life. GLA:D® program created in Denmark but used worldwide, is a holistic program incorporating education and exercise to help with daily activities. Participants will work on strengthening their body and learn to move correctly while managing symptoms to improve pain. There are 12 supervised exercise sessions over 6 weeks, and 2 education sessions. The program will operate on a continuous 7 week cycle.
Premium Access Gym Pass
When you book and pay for one of our class blocks, you can upgrade to a premium access Gym Pass. This premium access Gym Pass will entitle you to use our group class studio and gym equipment at your leisure, during our opening hours for the length of the term. All this for a small fee of $50 per term. Please note that use of our group classes studio and equipment will not be available during class times. (See schedule above)
Pregnancy
Exercise classes during pregnancy is a safe, challenging experience that will help prepare and strengthen your body and mind for your birth experience and assist in a quicker recovery. The classes are designed to help your body cope with the ever-changing requirements of your developing pregnancy whilst providing you with a dynamic and effective workout.
Our Clinical Classes can help you with:
- Low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain and dysfunction
- Pelvic pain and instability
- Osteitis pubis
- Hip pain
- Gluteal pain
- Chronic hamstring strains
- Disc replacement
- Post abdominal surgery rehabilitation
- Post spinal & pelvic surgery
- Pregnancy pain
- Post childbirth pain
- Incontinence
- Pelvic floor retraining
- Sciatica
- Pre-exercise programs
- lower abdominal bulging
- Sports injuries
- Lower limb injuries
- Workplace injuries
- Poor posture
- Arthritis
- Stress related illness
Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy Pilates Key Features:
- Clinical methodology – evidence based technique founded on the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute method for the optimal result with a lasting solution.
- Individually tailored exercises focused on working the areas specific to YOUR needs.
- Run by an expert that is qualified and APPI trained in relating your pain and pathology to your solution.
- Attentive, instructional, and focused on correct technique and personal application.
- Uses specialised pilates equipment such as our pilates reformer, magic circles, foam rollers and exercise bands (not just our floor mats).
- Choose your adventure- individuals (1-on-1), semi-private (2-3 participants – you might want to bring a friend) and group classes (4-8 participants). Matwork classes are scalable – level 1 (beginner) and level 2 (intermediate/advanced).
- Health Fund rebates available – the classes are run by a physiotherapist with the aim of improving function and correcting posture as well as fully rehabilitating any injuries and thus health fund rebates are available.
