Groups and Classes

Weight loss

Look and feel the way you have always wanted, lose weight and feel great. Exercise in a safe and enjoyable environment catering for fitness levels. Packages of 12 classes available from $15 claimable under private health insurance. Casual sessions also available.

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Diabetes

Strength exercises performed in a structured and supervised group help manage and prevent Type 2 Diabetes. We are conducting evidence based exercise groups to aide in the management and prevention of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. For every person known to have diabetes there is another person who has diabetes and doesn’t know it. There is a need for greater awareness of Diabetes risk factors and a healthier lifestyle and you will get that at SSPC.

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Osteoporosis

We are conducting evidence based exercise groups to aide in the management and prevention of Osteoporosis. Gentle strengthening exercises and load bearing work in a non intimidating small group.

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Exercise classes

In one of the largest exercise facilities in Victoria we are focusing on providing specialised exercise care for many health conditions. The stimulus for our new clinic has come from our renewed goal of going beyond conventional and traditional physiotherapy treatment, to ensure that we provide lifestyle management options for our patients. Exercise classes offer you a cost efficient means of obtaining better health under the guide of a physiotherapist.

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Hydrotherapy

SSPC conduct two hydrotherapy classes per week at the nearby East Bentleigh Community Centre. The many conditions that we treat are listed below. If you see one of the physiotherapists at the clinic they will soon tell you if hydro can be useful for you. You will need to make an appointment with Michelle for an assessment and hydro plan. Call us on 9570 8538 for an appointment. The hydrotherapy classes are claimable under the "extras" cover of your private health insurance( approx $5 gap).

The Hydrotherapy pool operates at a temperature of approximately 34 C. It is therefore important that you drink water both during and after your hydrotherapy class.

Conditions treated with hydrotherapy and the benefits:

Low back pain

• Stabilisation of the spine
• Co-ordination and control of trunk musculature
• Progressively increased fitness
• Pain relief through relaxation of muscle tension

Sports injuries

• Management of injury
• Maintenance of cardiovascular fitness whilst unable to train

Recovery from orthopaedic surgery (hips, knees, ankles, shoulders etc)

• Decreased pain with reduction of weight bearing in water
• Commencement of early ambulation and progression of weight bearing status by alteration of depth of water
• Reduction of muscle spasm and oedema facilitating mobilization

Arthritis

• Relief of stress, especially on weight bearing joints
• Reduction in pain and muscle spasm with warm water
• Prevention and correction of contractures
• Maintenance and restoration of muscle length

Hydrotherapy can also be useful for both ante and post natal as well as neurological conditions

Precautions/Contraindications in Hydrotherapy

• Cardiac (heart) patients, especially left heart failure
• Increased difficulty of breathing
• Respiratory muscle weakness
• Airways resistance problems
• Renal (kidney) failure
• Severe postural hypotension (decreased BP with position change)
• Controlled hypertension (high BP)

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Elite athlete programs / Running groups

Options available for everyone from casual joggers to Olympians. Screening programs with Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and Dietitian available for the elite runner wanting the ultimate injury prevention screening. Running groups and individual running programs focusing on specific running events also available. Memberships in running group include an individual running program and access to all SSPC exercise equipment. Walking groups also available through the weight loss classes.

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Pregnancy ball classes

Ball programs conducted by experienced physiotherapist for expectant mothers wanting to maintain fitness and core strength. Also available for new mums wanting to get back to their pre pregnancy shape and strength.

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