Arthritis Warm Water Exercise Classes - Shellharbour
Shellharbour Private Hospital, 27 Captain Cook Dr
Barrack Heights
2528
Contact details
Phone: 1300 275 826 (extension 18)
Email: gentleexercise@arthritis.org.au
Website: https://www.arthritis.org.au/how-we-can-help/warm-water-exercise-classes/
Program details
Exercising in warm water is one of the most comfortable and effective ways that a person with arthritis can exercise. The buoyancy of the water supports the body, taking the weight off inflamed and painful joints. The warmth of the water helps tight joints to loosen up and relax, easing soreness and soothing any pain.
The role of the water in your exercise class is two-fold not only does it soothe and support your body, it also offers resistance to your movements, acting somewhat like a weight to help strengthen your muscles while you exercise.
How can these classes help me?
- Keep you moving
- Improve your coordination and endurance
- Ease stiff joints and relax sore muscles
- Help you feel better
Opening hours:
Class times are
- 3.00pm Tuesdays
- 3.00pm Thursdays
Cost:
$150 per 10 week term
Target age:
50 Plus
Participants who would not be suitable for the program:
People with dementia or cognitive impairment<br /><br /><br />
People with moderate to severe bladder or bowel incontinence<br /><br /><br />
People with uncontrolled blood pressure or cardiac problems<br /><br /><br />
People with infective skin conditions
Special requirements or conditions:
Bring swimming clothes, towel and a bottle of water
Minimum experience:
Beginner
Leader qualifications:
Exercise Physiologist
Private health insurance rebates:
Yes
Parking availability:
Yes
Transport options:
- Bus
- Community Transport