At Timboon & District Healthcare Service we offer a wide range of Group Exercise Classes. To attend these classes, you will require assessment by our Exercise Physiology or Physiotherapy team. Classes are facilitated by our Allied Health Assistant, Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist.
We do accept referrals from Doctors and other Health Professionals, however, referrals are not necessary.
Please contact our Reception on (03) 5558 6000 to enquire.
Run by an Exercise Physiologist and Allied health assistant for people familiar with exercise and who are confident to learn new exercises and follow their individual program independently, help will still always be available.
People in this group may or may not have any specific medical conditions and exercise serves more of a maintenance role for their overall health and wellbeing.
A group managed by an Exercise Physiologist focusing on maintaining and improving the functional outcomes of those living with a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis or any other neurological condition such as stroke, Multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injuries and more.
In this setting, an Exercise Physiologist will assess and create an individually tailored exercise program based around your goals to be completed in a supervised and social setting.
A group managed by an Exercise Physiologist for people with one or more specific health conditions that may benefit from an exercise rehabilitation intervention over a 12 week period, which may be extended if needed.
In this group an Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist will first assess you one on one, then create an individual exercise program focused on the active rehabilitation and/or management of a diagnosed condition you are living with. Some conditions that may find this group beneficial include Osteoarthritis, recovery from joint replacement or other surgeries, lower back pain, metabolic conditions such as Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, recovery from long standing physical injuries and more.
A GP referral is recommended but not necessary for this group.
An exercise group managed by an Allied Health assistant for people who would benefit from low intensity gentle exercise. This group includes both a conditioning and a balance component for those looking to maintain their functional mobility and independence in older life while enjoying being active in a social setting.
A referral is not needed for this group but is encouraged.
An exercise group managed by an Exercise Physiologist aimed at people living with an ongoing or long-term condition that negatively impacts their daily function and quality of life. The exercise level of this group is moderate to low, and programs are individually tailored. Conditions that may be suited to this group include breathing problems, heart disease, chronic long-term fatigue, and more.
A referral from your GP is preferred for this group.
An exercise group managed by an Exercise Physiologist and an Allied health assistant with a primary focus on improving strength, balance and preventing falls injuries. This group may be well suited for anyone who is concerned about their steadiness on their feet or who has had a history of falls injuries. The falls and balance group will direct you safely through exercise to minimize your risk of falling and improve your confidence in your own ability and independence.
A referral is not needed but encouraged for this group.
An exercise group managed by an Allied health assistant for people that have progressed successfully through our falls and balance program. In this group, we aim to further improve strength and dynamic balance to assist in activities of daily living and wellbeing.
A referral is not needed for this group.
An exercise group managed by an allied health assistant with a focus on providing a social setting for Men to improve their strength, fitness and overall wellbeing through guided exercise while also having discussions around men’s health. This group is well suited to Men that have general health related goals that would benefit from exercise in structured and social setting.
A referral is not needed to participate in this group and we will screen your health status individually before starting to make sure you would be well suited to the group.
An exercise group managed by an allied health assistant with a focus on providing a social setting for Women to improve their strength, fitness and overall wellbeing through guided exercise while also having discussions around women’s health. This group is well suited to Women that have general health related goals that would benefit from exercise in structured and social setting.
A referral is not needed to participate in this group and we will screen your health status individually before starting to make sure you would be well suited to the group.
Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise option combining slow, intentional movements, linked with breath to promote physical health and wellbeing. Tai chi can be useful for managing the symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular health, particularly in older adults. Tai Chi can be helpful for falls prevention and general health, enhancing neuromuscular control, balance and strength. Tai chi is also acknowledged to be good for brain health.
Often tai chi is a useful entry back into exercise, when people are looking to start moving again after a period of ill health, or have just had a long break away from structured exercise. It’s a great way to build confidence back into moving safely.