DANDENONG RANGES

DANDENONG RANGES

Summary of Programs

For current 1:2 Pilates participants, or on completion of one of the above packages after re-assessment with your Physio. To be used within an 8 Week Period.

1:2 Pilates Packages

THE FINER POINTSPackages must be prepaid and booked in advance.

Private health rebates can be claimed from your insurer after completion of the program if cover applies.

24 hours notice is required for changes to session times.

Program Overview

A Better Back in 8 Weeks Guaranteed

Basic Save 10%

Premium Save 20%

OUR GUARANTEE

For the ultimate core strengthening and injury rehabilitation program for everyone from bad backs to elite athletes. Twice weekly 1:1 Pilates sessions for four weeks, followed by three times weekly 1:2 sessions for four weeks.

Remember, lifelong muscular patterns and bad habits cannot be undone in 8 Weeks but, as our headline suggests, you will have a better back in 8 weeks or your money back. We don’t guarantee painfree, or even pain reduction though most will receive this, but we do guarantee a stronger and more physically capable back. And that is a better back. Our only condition is that you take the recommended course of action that your physiotherapist recommends for you on your initial assessment and do your exercises that they prescribe.

Suitable for basic core strengthening or for time-limited people. Not recommended for injury management or prevention. Weekly 1:1 Pilates sessions for four weeks followed by weekly 1:2 Pilates sessions for four weeks.

* Booked separately, not included in price of package.

1:1 Sessions

1:2 Sessions

Re-Assesment*

Program Review*

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4

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10%

6

10

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1/2 price

15%

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12

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Free

20%

Benefits Basic Premium

Standard Save 15% Guaranteed to get results for back injuries and conditions. Twice weekly 1:1 Pilates sessions for three weeks followed by twice weekly 1:2 sessions for five weeks.

Standard

20 Sessions

15 Sessions

10 Sessions

5 Sessions

1:2 Sessions

20%

15%

10%

5%

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OLINDA 03 9751 04001542 Mt DandenongTourist Road, VIC 3788

EMAIL info@drphysio.com.auFAX 03 9751 0411WEB www.drphysio.com.au

DANDENONG RANGES

Our 8 Week Programs have been designed specifically for people who suffer from back pain or injury. They are also suitable for people with neck, hip, shoulder and lower limb injuries or overuse conditions. The exercises are fully personalized and graded to your age and ability - we have

clients ranging from 12 to 83, and from occasional gardeners to elite cyclists. The exercises are fully personalized and graded to your age and ability - we have clients ranging from 12 to 83, and from occasional gardeners to elite athletes.

Guaranteed results to get you back to your best

Our sessions are conducted with one physiotherapist per patient (1:1) or one physiotherapist per two patients (1:2), using professional Clinical Pilates equipment such as reformers, trapeze and mat/ball exercises. Most people will require between four and eight 1:1 sessions in order to gain enough independence with their program. The progression is to 1:2 sessions. How many you need, will depend on a range of factors: your injury history, your current level of ‘functional core strength’, your general fitness and your goals to name a few. The time frame for any strengthening program needs to be for at least six weeks to gain lasting benefit. We have found that eight weeks is a good starting point for most people. 8 weeks is certainly enough time for ‘functional core strength’ to improve. And once this improves, so will your quality of life.

The Sessions

Each participant must first undergo a Pilates Assessment with one of our Clinical Pilates trained physiotherapists, who will then recommend the best plan for you. Through a methodical physical assessment and knowledge of rehabilitation, your physiotherapist will pinpoint key areas of weakness around your spinal muscles, and target these ‘core’ muscles. Your physiotherapist will then devise a fully personalized program, which they will continue to supervise and progress throughout your program. Additionally, you will have a personalized home version of your exercise program so that you can maintain improvements between sessions. As the 8 weeks progress, you will feel yourself gaining control of your ‘core’ muscles, and begin to use them more and more with everyday physical activities - we call this ‘functional core strengthening’. These ‘core’ muscles protect your spine, and once strengthened, will allow you to get back to doing the things you enjoy without worrying about your back or your injury. Understanding this is key to participating in and gaining the highest possible benefit from our programs.

How It Works

The progression from the program is varied. After 8 weeks your physiotherapist will completely re-assess your physical status and recommend a further plan. This plan may involve additional 1:2 sessions (see our packages below), independent use of our equipment, or a home, pool or gym-based core strengthening program with semi-regular reviews. Some of you will be painfree and back to full fitness, whilst for others the program presents the start of a journey. For most, an ongoing management program with strengthening, physiotherapy and movement is key to keeping you at your best.

After the Program

A Better Back in 8 Weeks Guaranteed

Remember, lifelong muscular patterns and bad habits cannot be undone in 8 Weeks but, as our headline suggests, you will have a better back in 8 weeks.