Getting back on track

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DANDENONG Ranges Physio guarantees to help clients get a better back in just eight weeks.
The Olinda clinic is now running personalised eight-week programs 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 personalised and graded to any age and ability level.
Physiotherapist Jerome Higgins said an eight-week program was a great starting point for most people.
“Any strengthening program requires at least six to eight (weeks) to have lasting benefits, and for people with injuries or a history of pain and injury it can often take much longer,” he said.
“With our ability to really pinpoint areas of weakness around the spine, shoulders and pelvis, we have been able to make huge differences to the most chronic of conditions in eight weeks.
“Accurate assessment and fully personalising the program are the keys to achieving such good results, and we are now really comfortable that we can achieve great results with all of our clients who undertake our Better Back programs.
“That’s why we can guarantee results.”
The programs are run throughout the week at various times, including after hours.
Each session involves using specialised clinical Pilates equipment and is conducted by physiotherapists specially trained in clinical pilates.
During the session there is either one physiotherapist per client or one physiotherapist per two clients, depending on the level of supervision required.
Mr Higgins said most people would require between four and eight one-on-one sessions to gain the independence needed to progress to one-on-two sessions.
Then a follow-up plan is advised based on a thorough re-assessment.
“We don’t guarantee pain-free or even pain reduction, though most will receive this,” Mr Higgins said.
“But we do guarantee a stronger and more physically capable back. And that is a better back.”
Dandenong Ranges Physio at 1542 Mt Dandneong Tourist Road, Olinda, is offering $100 off the cost of a program for clients who mention this article. Quote code DRP081 before 15 March.
Call 9751 0400 to get a better back today.