A range of gentle exercise, fitness and strengthening classes are available at Your Community Health.
Our in-person groups are now running, but you can still access our gentle exercise videos if you would like to continue working out at home.
Some of the programs are run by health workers and some are led by community members and volunteers.
Programs may be offered in languages other than English on request. If you want to join a group and speak a language other than English, we can arrange an interpreter to come with you.
Fees range between $2 and $8 per session for low and middle income clients, as per the Fees Policy (please discuss with your Physiotherapist for more details).
This is an eight week program run by a physiotherapist and allied health assistant designed to help people reduce the risk of falls through exercise and education. Joining the program can improve your balance, joint mobility, muscle strength, bone density, general health and wellbeing, independence and confidence. Each week, an education session around the risk factors associated with falling will be delivered by a health professional – occupational therapist, podiatrist, physiotherapist, dietitian, pharmacist and optometrist. Strong and Balanced exercise only sessions are also available. A Physiotherapy assessment and Doctor’s medical clearance are required prior to joining the group. Call (03) 8470 1111 to arrange a Physiotherapy assessment.
Who: Anyone with a history of falls, difficulty with balance and/or unsteady using walking aids When: Wednesdays 1pm-3pm. Eight session course. Where:East Reservoir Health Centre and Northcote Health Centre.
Gentle exercise for those unable to manage community-based groups. A mix of chair-based and standing low-intensity, low-resistance, 45 minutes duration. A Physiotherapy assessment is required before commencement. To arrange a physiotherapy assessment or for more information, contact Paige on (03) 8470 1111.
GLA:D® is a six-week education and exercise program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Outcomes include a less pain, reduced use of joint related pain killers, and less people on sick leave. Participants also reported high levels of satisfaction with the program and increased levels of physical activity 12 months after starting the program.
This program is unique in that the education and exercises provided can be applied to everyday activities. By strengthening and correcting daily movement patterns, participants will train their bodies to move properly, prevent symptom progression and reduce pain. More information about the program is available here. You will need to be assessed by a Physiotherapist before joining this group.
This group is for men requiring exercise to assist in the management of chronic conditions, post-surgery or injury. A Physiotherapist’s assessment is required before commencement. Call (03) 8470 1111 to arrange a Physiotherapy assessment.