Our Services
Group Exercise Classes at Active Physiotherapy
Our group exercise classes are conducted under the expert guidance of our experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. Tailored to meet diverse patient needs, our classes offer various focuses and intensities. To ensure optimal outcomes, we carefully assess each individual’s requirements and recommend the most appropriate class for their specific strengthening goals.
Exercise Classes in Newtown
Our classes at our Newtown clinic, are limited to 6-8 participants at a time (depending on the type of class). This allows your instructor to give you enough attention and correct your technique, or progress your loads as needed.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.30am – 8.30am | ONERO Osteoporosis | |||||
| 8am – 9am | Lumbo-pelvic-hip | Lumbo-pelvic-hip | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||
| 9am – 10am | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||
| 10am – 11am | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||||
| 11am – 12 noon | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | |||
| 12 noon – 1pm | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | Strong Knees | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||
| 1pm – 2pm | ||||||
| 2pm - 3pm | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | |||
| 3pm – 4pm | ONERO Osteoporosis | |||||
| 4pm – 5pm | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||||
| 5pm – 6pm | ONERO Osteoporosis | ONERO Osteoporosis | ||||
| 6pm – 7pm | Core Conditioning | Lumbo-pelvic-hip | Upper limb, Neck, Shoulder |
Class Definitions
Core Conditioning – this class is for patients who would improve with a focus on core stability of their trunk, core, back and glutes. These classes are a whole-body workout that will leave you feeling stable and reduce pain. A crowd favourite and we are constantly trying to find new sessions to fit into the timetable.
Upper limb, Neck and Shoulder – this is a strength class with a focus on the upper back, shoulders and neck. Using the gym equipment and free weights, your instructor will challenge your upper body to gain strength and function.
Lumbo-pelvic-hip – this is a strength class with a focus on the lower back, pelvis and hip regions. Using the gym equipment and free weights, your instructor will challenge your lower body to gain strength and function. Think squats and lunges but more interesting and engaging. This class will help you get in and out of a chair and up and down stairs easily again!
Strong legs OA class – this class is for patients who have been diagnosed or are at risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA). There is a plethora of research showing that supervised knee strength classes reduce the pain and dysfunction of knee OA making this class a favourite of our clients with sore knees!
ONERO™ Osteoporosis Classes – these classes have been designed by researchers from Griffith University and combine a series of weight bearing exercises to gain bone density and muscle mass. With support from your accredited instructor, you will lift weights you didn’t think possible which results in better strength, better function, increased bone density and a happier life!
Exercise Classes in Darlinghurst
The physiotherapist-led 3:1 core classes at our Darlinghurst clinic leverage Pilates-based equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, and Mat Pilates apparatus. Participants receive personalised exercise programs designed to target core, upper, and lower limb strength, as well as integrated upper and lower limb functional movements. Each program is meticulously tailored to individual needs and goals, encompassing injury rehabilitation, prevention, and enhancement of sports or activity performance.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 8am - 9am | 11am - 12 noon 12 noon - 1pm | 12 noon - 1pm | 12 noon - 1pm | 12 noon - 1pm 1pm - 2pm |
Class Definitions
Core Conditioning – this class is for patients who would improve with a focus on core stability of their trunk, core, back and glutes. These classes are a whole-body workout that will leave you feeling stable and reduce pain. A crowd favourite and we are constantly trying to find new sessions to fit into the timetable.
NOTE – as all these classes are run by a physiotherapist or an exercise physiologist, they qualify as an “exercise class” and you can claim a rebate back from your private health insurer. As always, the amounts rebated back depend on a range of factors, so please speak to your private health insurer for more information.