the Hip & Knee Program
12 weeks of specialised exercise for lasting relief from your hip & knee pain
Where do you start?
You will be taken through our comprehensive hip and knee assessment process. This is done in person, at the MTP Health clinic, with one of our Exercise Physiologists or Physiotherapists. Your hip and knee assessment results determine your current level of function, help set your goals and monitor your progress.
Based on your assessment results a personalised hip and knee exercise and education program is designed specifically for you.
What makes the hip & knee program special?
Specialised
We know that with each hip or knee issues there is a person, with different goals, experiences and lifestyles. So, in the Knee & Hip Program, we make sure that everything you do is tailored to you, in order to assist you in achieving your specific goals.
Empowering
Knee and Hip pain is about a lot more than just our hips & knees. That's why education and working to help you learn why each exercise is included so you can continue to progress even after you finish with us. It's all about giving you back control your health.
Progressive
We make sure that each & every week you're progressing. Every session you are supervised to make sure the quality of execution is ideal. After each 4 weeks carry out a comprehensive review and re-programming so you continue to improve.
How does it work?
Based on your particular hip and knee concerns, our team of Exercise Physiologists then develop a 12 week hip or knee plan targeting your unique strengths and weaknesses.
To ensure your program is always adapted exactly to you, your progress is re-assessed at 6 weeks with a new plan designed for your second 6 weeks. So you get the results you deserve.
To start the program you receive personalised one on one program onboarding sessions that will enable you to learn your exercises under the close eye of one of our expert team of health professionals.
Then depending on the stream of program you choose you will either join the small group sessions, take your program offsite to home or community gym or commence your one on one premium program sessions.
Your Initial Comprehensive Functional Assessment
When you book your first appointment, our Exercise Physiologists or Physiotherapists will take you through our proprietary hip and knee functional assessment to ensure that we check every box in order to help you get the most out of your hip and knee recovery.
Based on your comprehensive assessments results we determine your current level of hip and knee function and help set your goals and monitor your progress. Each 6 weeks of programming is designed specifically for you so you get the results you deserve.
LEVEL 1: FOUNDATIONS
As a foundations level participant you are working on regaining the baseline muscle activation and movement required to do your day to day activities more comfortably.
LEVEL 2: LONGEVITY
In longevity you have the ability to do everyday activities but things like stairs, prolonged walking or squatting down are a problem. You will be focusing on getting stronger and building your range of movement. So you can do more with less pain and limitation.
LEVEL 3: LIFESTYLE
At the lifestyle levels you are strong enough for your day to day activities. But you want more. When you do things like go hiking, go for a jog or run around with your kids/grandkids you feel limited or sore. Your focus will be building from strengthening to hopping, landing, and controlling direction change movements.
LEVEL 4: PERFORMANCE
Your goals are all about maximising your performance and getting better. You have the ability to run, jump, play sport but either you experience pain during or afterwards or you want to work on preventing future injuries. There will be a big emphasis on developing your power, dynamic control and endurance. Be ready to work hard.
Low Cost Online Program Options
If you can’t attend in person sessions, we do offer an online program. You can do the in person assessment or online through video call. You can then complete your program at home with your own online exercise portal guiding you along under the supervision of our team of Exercise Physiologists. Through your online exercise program you have access to instructional exercise videos which demonstrate how all your knee rehab exercises should be performed, ensuring you get the most out of every session.
Our Hip & Knee Program will improve your function and your pain and get you back to doing the things you love!
FAQs
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