Exercise & Rehabilitation

Practical information about exercise, rehabilitation, building physical capacity and staying active.

Exercise plays an important role in recovering from injury, managing health conditions and maintaining strength, mobility and physical function. Explore our Treatment Room articles for practical information about rehabilitation, exercise and getting back to the activities that matter to you.

Explore Exercise & Rehabilitation


Looking for information about a particular type of exercise or rehabilitation?

Exercise and rehabilitation can be used at different stages of recovery and for many different health goals. Explore information about building strength and physical capacity, returning to activity, rehabilitation after surgery or injury, and staying active when managing an ongoing health condition.

Exercise & Physical Capacity


Understand how exercise can help you build strength, fitness, movement and physical capacity.

Physical capacity is influenced by your strength, cardiovascular fitness, mobility, balance, coordination and ability to tolerate activity. Exercise can help you build these qualities progressively, whether you're starting to exercise, returning after a break or looking for ways to stay active.



Explore practical information about exercise, fitness and physical activity, including getting started, training load and staying active.

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Three runners in colorful workout clothes jogging on a sunlit bridge or boardwalk
By Nick Jones • September 23, 2026
Injuries risk can be mitigated by engaging in structured preseason training and building sport-specific fitness.
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By Nick Jones • April 3, 2024
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By Nick Jones • April 3, 2024
Regular exercise is essential to maintain independence, slow symptom progression and reduce your falls risk with Parkinson's disease.
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Rehabilitation & Recovery


Learn more about rebuilding strength, movement and physical capacity after injury, illness or surgery.

Rehabilitation is about progressively rebuilding your physical capacity and confidence as you recover. Explore our articles for information about recovery, therapeutic exercise and returning to everyday activities, work, exercise and sport.

Woman jogging on an outdoor track at sunset, wearing a blue shirt and black shorts near a chain-link fence.
By Nick Jones • September 23, 2026
Learn how to safely return to physical activity after COVID-19, with guidance on pacing, exercise progression and rebuilding fitness.
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By Nick Jones • September 23, 2026
Remedial massage therapy can help as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment plan, individualized to suit your needs and health care goals.
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By Nick Jones • September 23, 2026
Discover how remedial and deep tissue massage compare, including techniques, benefits and how each approach can support pain and recovery.
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Strength, Conditioning & Return to Activity


Explore information about rebuilding strength, progressing exercise and returning to the activities you enjoy.

Progressive exercise can help rebuild strength, movement control and physical capacity following injury or periods of reduced activity. Explore our articles for information about progressing rehabilitation, preparing for the demands of work and sport, and returning to activity with confidence.

Woman jogging on a rural road at sunrise, wearing pink and purple workout clothes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
If you've strained a calf muscle, make sure you get best practice care to guide injury management, return to play and reduce your risk of re-injury.
Runner stretching an ankle on a sunlit path, wearing black and neon green shoes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Shin splints are a common cause of exercise-induced pain in runners and athletes.
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By Nick Jones • September 22, 2026
Learn about Achilles tendon tears, including causes, symptoms, treatment options and recovery strategies to restore strength and return to activity.
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Exercise for Health & Ongoing Conditions


Explore how exercise and physical activity can support health, function and independence when managing an ongoing condition.

Exercise can form an important part of managing many long-term health conditions. Our articles explore how appropriately prescribed exercise can support strength, mobility, fitness, balance, confidence and participation in everyday life.

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By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Achilles tendinopathy can be well managed when treated early, minimising time lost to sport and recreational activities.
Runner stretching an ankle on a sunlit path, wearing black and neon green shoes.
By Nick Jones • October 2, 2026
Shin splints are a common cause of exercise-induced pain in runners and athletes.
Person using a foam roller on a yoga mat, wearing orange top, black leggings, and blue shoes.
By Nick Jones • July 9, 2026
Iliotibial band syndrome is a common injury that predominantly affects runners and running based athletes, characterized by pain on the outside of the knee.
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Not Sure Where to Start?


You don't need to know exactly which exercise or rehabilitation option is right for you.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, rebuilding your strength, managing an ongoing condition or simply looking to improve your physical capacity, our physiotherapy team can help you work out the most appropriate place to start.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?


Whether you're recovering from injury, rebuilding your strength or working towards better health and function, we're here to help.

Our physiotherapists can assess your current movement, strength and physical capacity and develop an exercise or rehabilitation plan around your needs, goals and starting point.