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Fast-Track Your Osteoarthritis Recovery With Exercise Physiology

Unlock the Potential of Exercise Physiology in Your Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Journey

Living with osteoarthritis is a daily struggle for an estimated 2.2 million Australians. The pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can greatly impact your quality of life. But what if there was a science-backed approach to help you manage these symptoms and regain your vitality without drugs or surgery? Welcome to the empowering world of Exercise Physiology.

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Parkside Osteoarthritis Exercise Class

Aim:

A 6 week program of twice a week small group exercise classes (maximum 5 people per class) for people with mild, moderate or severe symptoms of knee and/or hip OsteoArthritis

Previous participants in this program report:
• Less pain
• Better Physical function
• Better quality of life
• Less pain-relief medication use
• Less sick leave

The program aims to improve quality of life for people with hip and/or knee OsteoArthritis, and may delay or prevent the need for surgery.

Format:

  1. Initial individual assessment session: for interview, assessment and baseline outcome measurements
  2. 6 week term of 2 classes per week in Parkside Sports Physiotherapy gym, max 5 participants per class. Hip, knee, core strength, balance and control exercises are individually tailored to each participant.
  3. 6 week Individual re-assessment session to measure changes in baseline outcome measurements

Cost

• $420 payable at commencement.

• May be claimable on Private Health Insurance.

• Itemised invoice for claim issued at completion of term

Time: Tuesday 10:30 & Thursday 10:30am

For more information call 9548 3372 or email eoghan@parksidesportsphysio.com.au

Drug-Free Pain Relief For Osteo-Arthritis

Did you know 2.1 million Australians are dealing with knee or hip pain from Osteo-Arthritis? Or that 70% will go straight from taking tablets to joint replacement surgery without being offered some of the most effective and safest treatment options? Read on to find out how we can help you bridge that gap, get control of your pain and get moving using exerciseRead More

Don’t Make These Knee Pain Mistakes!

Are you struggling to walk your dog? Do stairs make you groan? Does it take you an hour to warm up your knees in the morning? If you’ve got knee pain, then this blog is really important for you to read.

Here at Parkside, we’ve treated 45,000 people over the last 21 years, and knee pain is one of the top three conditions that we see. Here are three mistakes that a lot of people make that could actually be making your knee pain worse. Hardly anyone knows these mistakes, and you might be making them right now.Read More

GLA;D Osteoarthritis Group Exercise Classes

“OA is  the  most  common  lifestyle  disease  in individuals 65 years of age and older, but can also affect those as young as 30 years of age.”

Is Knee or Hip Arthritis Slowing You Down? We’d be GLA;D to Help!

We offer a proven 6-week exercise and education program to reduce pain, delay or avoid surgery, improve function and reduce drug useRead More