Is your hip or knee pain so bad that you are considering surgery? Try GLA:D® First. GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise programme developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Research from the GLA:D® programme in Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced […]
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Strength for Life program At Higher Function Physio & Pilates – Tier 1 Strength for Life is an exciting new evidence-based exercise program in the ACT, created to help people over the age of 50 (over 40 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders) improve their physical strength and fitness, at an affordable price. Funding from […]
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Explore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain and how our nervous system reactions to harmful stimuli. — In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally jumped onto a nail, which pierced straight through his steel-toed boot. He was in such agonizing pain that any […]
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CHANGES TO SERVICES DUE TO COVID-19: (updated 18 June 2020) We are open for Physiotherapy and Exercises Physiology services – offering both face-to-face and Telehealth appointments. Clinical Exercise Classes and Independent Gym Sessions are available. We are following infection control and physical distancing guidelines for the ACT and will update our patients as regularly as we can. Physiotherapy Face-to-face and […]
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Get Ready for the Northern Snow Season – With a 6 week ‘Snow Fit’ Programme 12 Nov – 20 Dec 2019 Tue 5:30pm-6:30pm at Vertikal Indoor Snow Sports Thur 5:30pm-6:30pm at Higher Function Physio & Pilates 1 hour Snow Fit Class at Higher Function Physio & Pilates Ski / Snowboarding specific strength, stability & flexibility Focus on plyometrics […]
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Join a small group of up to 3 participants to work through your own individual program under the supervision of a physiotherapist. This is a great option to transition to an Independent Gym Program or if you prefer a smaller group setting. Individual programs are tailored to you by your physiotherapist and utilise small and large Pilates […]
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GET SNOW READY WITH A 7 WEEK ‘SNOW FIT’ PROGRAM Tue 5:30pm-6:30pm at Vertikal Indoor SnowSports Thur 5:30pm-6:30pm at Higher Function New Clients must have Physiotherapy Assessment before starting program $75.00 (normally $175) $635.00 or $560.00 for returning clients 1 hour Snow Fit Class at Higher Function Physio & Pilates Ski / Snowboarding specific strength, stability & […]
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The highly qualified Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists running the exercise classes base their assessments and treatments on the correct APA and ESSA approved evidence. The APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association) states that: “Physio sessions are a mixture of clinically appropriate exercises, which may include exercises delivered on Pilates equipment or exercises drawn from Pilates that […]
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