Do you suffer from shin splints? Sore knees? Foot or hip pain when running? Book a Running Assessment with a physio today Improve Efficiency, Reduce Pain, Prevent Injury A 90 min musculoskeletal assessment with a physiotherapist Analysis of running technique using video software and treadmill Improve running efficiency through analysis of cadence and footwear Reduce […]
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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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Article written by Ashleigh Went for HerCanberra website on 12/2/15: I have a confession to make. Everyone has their own weaknesses and areas that they’ve neglected, and for me, it’s my balance and core strength. You can imagine how I felt laying in Higher Function Clinical Pilates studio, balancing on a foam roller positioned […]
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