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Comprehensive Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Services and Care

in Hobart

Discover a world of specialised health care at BODYSYSTEM. Our dedicated team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists offers a wide array of services, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, clinical pilates and sports-specific screenings. Our personalised programs are designed to meet your individual needs if you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions like diabetes or osteoarthritis or striving to enhance your athletic performance. We’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey to optimal health and mobility.

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Physiotherapy

Exercise Physiology

Hand Physiotherapy

Bracing, Casting, Splinting

Sports Specific Screenings

Hire and retail

Rehab Studio

Solo's

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Physiotherapy

At BODYSYSTEM, our dedicated team of Physiotherapists is here to support you through a wide range of musculoskeletal issues and injuries, from acute pain, recovering from surgery or improving your overall health.

Musculoskeletal Conditions of:

  • Back, neck, shoulders, elbows, headaches
  • Hips, pelvis, knees, ankles, feet

 

Sports Injuries:

  • Joint dislocations
  • Muscles strains
  • Ligament sprains – including ACL, MCL, ankles
  • Stress fractures
  • Hips and Groins
  • Tendinopathy – including Achilles

 

Pre and Post Op Surgery

  • Hips, shoulders, elbows, knees – arthroscopy and replacement

 

Postural Assessment and Management

 

Dry Needling

  • as part of physiotherapy treatment

 

Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation

Exercise Physiology

Our Exercise Physiologists at BODYSYSTEM are dedicated to helping you achieve your health and well-being goals, no matter your age or condition. We offer exercise programs that are personalised to suit every individual’s unique needs, allowing you to exercise safely and effectively. (Download brochure)

 

Exercise for:

  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Athlete Load Management
  • Growing Kids
  • Over 50’s
  • Long Covid
  • Mental Health
  • Persistent pain
  • Weight Management
    • Over and under exercisers
    • Chronic weight management

 

Chronic Diseases:

  • Cardiovascular, respiratory, high blood pressure
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
  • Cancer
  • Arthritis & osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
  • Rheumatological Conditions

 

Neurological Conditions:

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Stroke
  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Cognitive Function
Hand Therapy

Our hand therapists at BODYSYSTEM offer care for a wide range of hand and upper limb issues, focusing on recovery from injuries, managing pain and discomfort and improving overall hand function and comfort. (Download brochure)

  • Post-operative hand, wrist and elbow care
  • Sports sprains, fractures and dislocations
  • Arthritis/Osteoarthritis/Rheumatism
  • Dupuytrens
  • Custom made splints
  • Specialised braces and gloves
  • Tendon problems
  • Fracture management
  • Mallet and trigger finger
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Wrist pain and instability
  • Workplace injuries
  • Scar management
  • Complex regional pain syndrome
Bracing, Casting and Splinting Services

At BODYSYSTEM, we offer a wide variety of bracing, casting and splinting services to support various needs. Our facility is fully equipped to cast both upper (fingers, hands, wrists, elbows) and lower limbs (foot, ankle, leg, knee), ensuring precise fitting and comfort. We specialise in custom-made splints made to individual requirements,  created by our hand therapists for fingers, hands, wrists and elbows. All our casts are waterproof for enhanced convenience during wear, and we can also provide back slabs as necessary.

Our range of braces includes:

  • Camboots
  • Broad arm slings
  • Hinged braces
    • Knee
    • Elbow
  • Ankle ASO’s
  • Lumbar and SIJ support
  • Wrist and thumb
  • Osteoarthritis support
    • Hand compression gloves
    • Knees

 

Referrals from GPs, surgeons or hospitals are essential for casting appointments and desirable for brace or splint fittings, ensuring optimal care and fitting precision.

Sports Specific Musculobkeletal Screenings

At BODYSYSTEM, we offer sports specific screenings personalised to optimise athletic performance and identify your strength and weaknesses and expose potential injury risks across various sports. Our 1-hour screenings are conducted by practitioners deeply knowledgeable in sports like:

  • Swimming
  • Rowing
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics                 
  • Sailing
  • Netball
  • AFL/AFLW
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Cycling

 

You’ll receive a detailed report to guide your athletic development. 

Our team includes specialists directly involved with elite sporting teams:

  • Nick Wilson, Headquarters Physiotherapist for the Paralympics in Paris 2024, specialising in triathlon, tennis and judo; 
  • Andrew Willcox, providing physiotherapy services for AFL Tasmania and the AFL Development program; 
  • Fiona Hamilton, delivering physiotherapy services to local dancing and gymnastics groups; 
  • Carmen Woodmansee and Nicholas Cannell, offering physiotherapy services to Netball Tasmania
  • Kate Moore, TIS Lead Physiotherapist supporting hockey and water polo programs, including serving as Lead Physiotherapist for Water Polo Australia at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. 
  • Kellie Wilkie, provided physiotherapy services for rowing at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics and was Lead Physiotherapist with Rowing Australia

 

Our commitment to sports excellence ensures you receive exceptional care that fits your specific sporting needs.

Hire and Retail

Here at BODYSYSTEM, we provide convenient hire and retail options to support your recovery and well-being. Our hire equipment attracts a weekly fee and includes:

 

Additionally, our retail items feature a range of essential products for purchase, including:

  • Crutches
  • IceMan therapy units
  • Tempur Pillows for comfort
  • Sports tapes for injury management
  • Resistance aids for rehabilitation
  • Braces for ankles, knees, hands and back support.

 

We ensure quality and reliability to aid in your recovery if you need temporary relief through hire or prefer to invest in long-term support products.

Rehab Studio

At BODYSYSTEM’s Rehab Studio, our custom-designed facility offers one on one exercise sessions, small groups, GLA:D, Stronger for Longer and diabetes classes. These sessions are created for rehabilitation, optimising performance, increasing strength and stability and addressing sports-related issues and injuries, as well as disease prevention and management.  Our exercise physiologists and physiotherapists work collaboratively to provide you with the best possible care. (Download brochure)

 

Supervised Individual Sessions – 1:1’s

Rehab Studio Programme Consultations are designed for individuals seeking personalised exercise programs. Led by our Exercise Physiologists or Physiotherapists, these sessions focus on developing a customised exercise plan based on your specific needs and goals. You’ll learn safe and effective exercise techniques with the goal of transitioning to our Supervised Small Groups when ready.

 

Supervised Small Group Sessions

Once you’ve completed your one on one programme development, our supervised Small Groups offer a supportive environment with a practitioner-to-participant ratio of 1:3. Here, you’ll exercise safely under supervision, receive technique adjustments as needed and progress your program to maximise your results efficiently.

 

GLA:D 

Join our GLA:D (Good Life with Osteoarthritis: Denmark) program at BODYSYSTEM, designed for effective management of knee and hip osteoarthritis founded on evidence-based practices. This begins with an initial consultation and functional assessment, followed by two educational sessions covering osteoarthritis, its risk factors, treatment options and self-management strategies. Over six weeks, participate in group exercise sessions twice weekly to enhance joint control, confidence and strength. At 3 months, a review with your practitioner assesses progress and adjusts goals. Registration, along with follow-up questionnaires at 3 and 12 months, track changes in pain, function, quality of life and medication use. Our dedicated GLA:D Practitioners include Darren McNees, Taylor Wilczynski, Sebastian Macleod, Stan Drummen, Belinda Doerner, Andrew Willcox, Carmen Woodmansee and Nick Cannell. (Download brochure)

 

Clinical Pilates

Clinical pilates utilises specialised equipment to enhance overall control, strength and mobility. This exercise form improves dynamic stability of the spine, transferring functional strength to limbs and enhancing posture through a combination of strength and flexibility.

 

Balance Assessments

Balance assessments are conducted to assess falls risk which then enables the development of personalised strategies for maintaining and improving strength and balance as you age.

 

Stronger for Longer

Our Stronger for Longer classes at BODYSYSTEM enhance strength, balance and endurance, promoting easier movement in daily activities and overall well-being as you age. They are ideal for individuals with lower energy levels looking to start exercising, those with osteoporosis or low bone density seeking prevention or management and individuals at risk of falls due to poor balance. These classes also cater to those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, providing specialised support and exercises.

 

Diabetes

Manage Type 2 Diabetes with support from our Exercise Physiologists at BODYSYSTEM under a Medicare referral from your GP. Begin with a comprehensive assessment covering healthy exercise habits and education, empowering you to self-manage your condition. Our program includes aerobic exercise and resistance training integrated into your weekly routine, supervised in a small group setting for safety and effectiveness. Medicare rebates partially cover the cost of Exercise Physiology consultations and up to 8 group exercise sessions annually. Consult your GP for a referral to get started.

Solo's

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Solo weekly passes at BODYSYSTEM’s Rehab Studio are designed for individuals confident in independently completing their prescribed exercise program without supervision. Start by consulting with one of our Practitioners to determine if Solo sessions are suitable for you. Your initial step involves a one on one consultation to refine your current program and ensure you can safely use the equipment. The cost of your first week pass is included in this consultation fee.

A Solo weekly pass costs the same as a single supervised Small Group session, allowing you flexibility to attend as often as you like within our operating hours from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. You can save with 6 or 12-week block purchases. Monthly calendars detailing block-out times are available in the Rehab Studio, on our website tab and social media platforms.

To maintain program effectiveness, a one on one review every 6 months is required. For form advice or program progressions, you can book a Small Group supervised session or a one on one session for a full program review. Please note, Solo sessions are not typically claimable through private health extras cover on the day, though some funds may offer rebates directly for Rehab gym costs.