Stronger joints. Fewer surgeries.
Most people who walk through our doors are not here for surgery. They are here to move better, feel better and stay out of the operating theatre for as long as possible.
Built on prevention first healthcare
Orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists work under one model of care at MTP Health. Our allied health team designs and runs the programs that help you improve joint function and prevent or postpone surgery.
Joint pain rarely appears overnight. Strength, control and confidence slip gradually, and stairs, gardening or a longer walk start to feel harder than they should. Left alone, that decline can lead toward injury, loss of function and, in some cases, surgery.
Targeted, progressive exercise can change that trajectory. Building the muscle activation, range of movement and control your joints rely on may reduce pain, improve function and keep you doing the things you enjoy. Where surgery does become the right option, arriving stronger tends to make recovery smoother.
Move. Train. Perform.
A first in the Australian healthcare landscape: three phases, one team. Where you start depends on your current level of pain and function, not on a fixed pathway.
Move
Relieve & RecoverRegain foundational movement and the ability to perform daily tasks safely without pain.
Train
Move & RestoreRebuild joint capacity and functional strength through structured, progressive programs.
Perform
Momentum & FreedomSustain your health and performance for the long term with an industry-leading team behind you.
Every program starts with a 50-minute initial consultation and a comprehensive functional assessment. From there we agree what a successful outcome looks like for you, and match you to the right program and level.
Programs that keep you moving
Each program is personalised, delivered under expert guidance in small groups of up to four, one-on-one or online, and reviewed at the end of every six-week block.
Restore Program
Individualised joint health rehabilitation for long-standing knee and hip pain, lower back and shoulder pain, osteoarthritis, falls risk, or pre- and post-surgery conditioning. Meets you where you are, from Foundations through to Performance Focused.
Explore Restore
Momentum Program
The bridge from rehabilitation to performance. Builds a foundation of control and strength so you can push further without your joints holding you back, and helps prevent future recurrences.
Explore Momentum
Freedom Program
Sustain your health and performance for the long term with ongoing strength, mobility and injury-resilience work led by exercise physiologists, whatever your training experience.
Explore Freedom
Onero Program
A supervised, progressive resistance and impact program for people with low bone density or osteoporosis. Builds bone strength, balance and confidence to help reduce fracture and falls risk.
Explore OneroPrepared before, supported after
Sometimes prevention means preparing well rather than avoiding surgery altogether.
Recover Program
If your orthopaedic surgeon recommends an operation, Recover takes you through tailored post-operative rehabilitation in collaboration with your surgeon, then progresses you into Restore, Momentum or Freedom. One team, the whole way through.
Do you really need surgery?
Do I really need surgery?
Joint damage on a scan does not, by itself, mean an operation is necessary. What actually drives the decision, and why a structured exercise program is often the sensible first step.
Read the article →
Integrated orthopaedic and physiotherapy care
What changes when your surgeon, physiotherapist and exercise physiologist share one plan, and what it means for your recovery and long-term joint health.
Read the article →Guides to keep your joints strong
Practical reading from our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists on managing joint pain and avoiding surgery where possible.
General
Knee
Frequently Asked Questions
Can exercise really help me avoid surgery?
For many joint conditions, structured strength and mobility work can reduce pain and improve function enough that surgery is postponed or no longer needed. It depends on your condition and how your joints respond, which is why every program starts with a functional assessment.
Do I need a referral to start a program?
No. You can book an initial consultation directly. If you have been referred by a GP or surgeon, bring your referral and any imaging and we will build it into your plan.
Which program should I start with?
Your 50-minute initial consultation determines that. Most people with ongoing joint pain begin in Restore, then progress to Momentum and Freedom as strength and confidence build.
What if I have already been told I need surgery?
You can still benefit. Preparing your body before surgery often supports a smoother recovery, and our Recover Program continues your care afterwards with the same team.
Are the programs suitable for older adults?
Yes. The levels system caters for people with a very low level of function, including those at risk of falls, and progresses at a pace that suits you.
Prevention programs in Sydney
North Shore Health Hub, Level 4, Suite 401, 7 Westbourne St, St Leonards NSW 2065
St Leonards Clinic →173 Warringah Road, Beacon Hill NSW 2100 — serving the Northern Beaches
Beacon Hill Clinic →Book a 50-minute initial consultation
We will assess your current level of function, talk through your goals and recommend the program and level that fit. No referral needed.