Clinical Equipment programs
What is a Clinical Equipment Program?
A Clinical Equipment Program (CEP) (formerly known as Clinical Pilates) is a method of body conditioning that utilises specialised equipment such as reformers and trapeze tables to improve muscle control, flexibility, strength and body awareness. It focuses on activating the deep postural muscles, in particular the abdominals and pelvic floor and integrating this into whole body movements. It is a safe, efficient and clinically proven form of rehabilitation. It is a great form of exercise for general fitness and conditioning. At Flexout Health, Clinical Pilates is incorporated into our CEP’s which involve one of our experienced physiotherapists designing a program tailored to your specific rehabilitation or fitness goals.
- Alleviate pain
- Tone and strengthen muscles
- Improve posture and balance
- Enhance sporting performance
- Assist in injury recovery and rehabilitation
- General wellbeing
- Low back and pelvic pain
- Neck, upper back and shoulder pain
- Pregnancy and postnatal recovery
- Specific sports injuries and technique enhancement
- Pre-season sports conditioning
- Post-surgery
- Arthritis and general joint stiffness
- Osteoporosis/ osteopenia
- Work-related conditioning
- Chronic pain
- Reduced balance and confidence
- Scoliosis
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ONE-ON-ONE CLINICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM:
During a one-on-one session our therapists undertake a comprehensive assessment and develop the most relevant treatment program, backed by the latest research evidence. These sessions can be booked at any time. Participants are required to have a minimum of three individual sessions prior to joining our group CEP sessions.
GROUP CLINICAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAMS:
During group sessions participant’s work through their individually tailored programs under the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist. The sessions are available Monday to Friday with options available for early morning, mid-morning, afternoon and evening. Class sizes are capped at six.
MUMS ‘N’ BUBS PILATES:
Our Mums ‘n’ Bubs pilates program is specifically designed for the unique needs of the postnatal body. The classes assist with recovery from labour, management of abdominal separation, strengthening of pelvic floor and progressing you towards your postnatal goals. Each class is run by one of our specialist women’s health physiotherapists. Find out more.
PREGNANCY PILATES:
Our mat based Pregnancy Pilates classes are designed to assist women throughout their pregnancy by focusing on core strength, pelvic floor and helping prevent or reduce low back and pelvic pain. Each class is run by one of our specialist women’s health physiotherapists. Find out more.
TEEN PILATES:
This class is for high school aged children. It is a one hour session and is run as a circuit of equipment and mat based pilates style exercises. Children are required to have had one session with a physiotherapist prior to commencing this class to obtain outcome measures and set goals.
KIDS PILATES:
This class is for primary school age children. It is a 45 minute session and is run as a circuit of equipment and mat based pilates style exercises. Children are required to have had one session with a physiotherapist prior to commencing this class to set outcome measures and set goals.
pricing & timetable
frequently asked questions
- Except for a single class pass, pre-payment of all class passes is required and due for payment two-weeks prior to the commencement of classes.
- Once you attend your first class, the pass is activated and subject to the relevant expiry date.
- Except under extenuating circumstances, no refunds, transfers, suspensions or extensions are offered on unused portions of the class passes due to illness, injury or any other reason. If you wish to apply for pause under extenuating circumstances, please complete this form.
- Class passes are only redeemable for the specified class for which they were purchased for.
- Your redeemable receipt will be provided at the completion of the specified number of sessions on the pass detailing exact dates attended. You can then claim this directly from your private health fund (if applicable).
Anyone wishing to commence a Clinical Pilates Program for the first time is required to book in for an assessment to determine suitability. During the initial assessment your physiotherapist will undertake a detailed history and assessment before commencing your program. They will design your personalised program based upon your needs, goals and injuries. After your pilates assessment you will generally require two further one-on-one sessions. In these sessions you will learn the basics before entering the group classes.
Due to its low impact nature, clinical pilates can be beneficial for people of all ages and fitness levels. If you are in good general health and looking for a generalised program, you may undertake a Spinal Fitness Class (SFC). However, if you are suffering from an injury, pregnant or certain other conditions such as osteoporosis, then SFC may not be suitable. In this case we would recommend one of our Clinical Pilates Programs.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to move in. Participants are required to wear socks during the sessions. Socks with additional grip are recommended, these socks are available for purchase from reception.
Like any exercise regime, the more you do, the quicker you see results. We generally recommend that you attend twice a week for six weeks to get the full benefit that Clinical Pilates is renowned for.
All class reschedules or cancellations must be made prior to 8am on the day of your scheduled appointment. This updated policy will allow those on the waiting list to fill spots and will ensure our groups keep running smoothly. In addition to this a 100% cancellation fee for ‘fail to attend’ or reschedules made after 8am to scheduled classes applies.
Cancellation fees are applicable to all clients and are not claimable on your private health fund. If you are claiming your consultation fee through Medicare or WorkCover you will be required to self-pay your cancellation fee. The cancellation fee cannot be bulk billed. Further appointments will not be booked until the outstanding cancellation fee has been paid.
If you need to cancel your appointment:
- VIA PHONE: Phone 1300 208 825 within business hours.
- VIA EMAIL: Email admin@flexout.health your cancellation request, or hit reply to our email confirmation
- VIA SMS: Please reply with “N” to our SMS message reminder, the day before your reply to our SMS reminder with “N”
*The cancellation policies for NDIS, My Aged Care, Work Cover, TAC, DVA, CTP, Pre-Employment Assessments services may differ. To confirm the cancellation policy for a specific service, please contact your nearest clinic. Repeated late cancellations or failure to attend without notice may result in your removal from our client list, or a requirement to pre-pay for appointments. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
In Australia, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and exercise physiologists are first contact practitioners, so a referral is not required to attend for treatment. There are, however, a few exceptions (worker’s compensation claims, Department of Veteran Affairs, motor vehicle third party claims and Medicare claims) where you will need to see your doctor prior to attending.
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