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Exercise Programs

Do you have nagging pain either in your lower back, shoulders or any other area of your body that you just put up with?

You don't need to!

At IWH our Exercise Physiologist can design an exercise program t strengthen your weak areas and help you enjoy everyday life.

Our Occupational Therapist provides manual handling training which involves teaching you to perform every day tasks to prevent injury and minimize recurring injury to weak areas.

Our Psychologist can assist you to overcome every day stressors that have built up and built up.

Our programs are designed to both the individual or a group of individuals wanting to get together and exercise, or both exercise and learn about how they can improve their lifestyle through healthy living.

The programs we offer are:-

Newsletters

You can view our Newsletters (in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format) below:-

Interesting Facts

Physical Activity and Bone Health

Men and women over 65 years of age can reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures up to 50% with regular exercise.

Evidence suggests that as little as 12 minutes of high impact or high intensity exercise is required for bone adaptation.

High intensity progressive exercise and balance training are important factors when prescribing exercise to improve bone health.

Pain Management

Clients suitable for the program are those where medical treatment has been completed and they continue to be limited by their pain.

Other indicators:-

  • Client has not returned to work within 6 weeks of their injury;
  • Condition continues to be aggravated by work;
  • Exhibit yellow flag indicators secondary to the physical injury; and
  • Suffer from additional psychological injury or illness (e.g.) depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders.
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Fees & Charges

Insurance based services

All fees are as per the Q-Comp table of costs which are available upon request.

Private Fees

Consultation fees can be provided upon request and are payable at time of consultation.

Patients who hold private insurance and have either extra's and/or ancillary cover may be eligible for rebates.