Exercise Rehabilitation Sessions
Exercise Rehabilitation Sessions
At Osteopathic Movement South Yarra, we understand that sometimes a quick 30-minute osteopathic treatment isn’t enough to fully resolve your pain, tightness, or recurring injuries. That’s where our exercise rehabilitation sessions come in — designed to help you build strength, restore balance, and move with confidence.
What Are Exercise Rehabilitation Sessions?
Exercise rehabilitation focuses on using targeted movement, stretching, and strengthening exercises to help your body recover from injury or imbalance. These sessions are ideal for both sport-specific rehab and general musculoskeletal recovery.
But rehab isn’t just for injuries — many people experience discomfort due to muscular tension, postural imbalances, or weakness that develops over time. By addressing these underlying issues, rehabilitation sessions help prevent pain from returning and improve your overall performance in daily life and sport.
Why Do Muscle Imbalances Occur?
Asymmetries in muscular tension or strength can arise from:
Repetitive or one-sided daily habits (e.g., right-handed mouse use)
Poor posture at work or while exercising
Compensations from previous injuries
Lifestyle factors that limit movement variety
Over time, these patterns create tightness, restriction, and discomfort — and can eventually contribute to pain or re-injury if not addressed.
What to Expect from Your Rehabilitation Program
Your initial consultation includes a thorough case history and physical assessment. From there, your osteopath will design a personalised program that may include:
Mobility drills to restore joint range of motion
Stretching routines to relieve muscle tension
Strengthening exercises to correct imbalances and improve control
Your program is then sent via email to you, allowing you to easily access and track your exercises at home, in the gym, or during follow-up sessions.
Supervised One-on-One or Small Group Sessions
If you prefer professional guidance, you can book one-on-one or one-on-two rehabilitation sessions with any of our experienced practitioners. These sessions are perfect for people who:
Don’t feel confident performing their exercises alone
Want real-time feedback on their form and progress
Don’t have access to the right equipment or facilities
Prefer accountability and structure in their recovery process
Supervised sessions ensure you perform your movements correctly and safely — helping you get stronger and return to full activity faster.
The Benefits of Exercise Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation sessions can help:
Improve joint mobility and flexibility
Correct postural or muscular imbalances
Build long-term strength and resilience
Reduce risk of future injury
Support better movement mechanics for sport and daily life
The Takeaway
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic tightness, or looking to optimise your performance, exercise rehabilitation provides a structured, evidence-based path to better movement. Guided by our osteopaths, you’ll not only relieve pain but also develop the tools to stay stronger and healthier for the long term.
Book Your Appointment
If you’re ready to take your recovery to the next level, book your exercise rehabilitation session with one of our experienced osteopaths today.
• Learn more about our South Yarra osteopaths
• Explore our Osteopathic Movement wellness centre including the gym space
• Book your appointment online
Written By Dr. Ashby Smith (B.HSc, B.HSc + B.ApSc (Osteopathic Medicine)) - Associate Osteopath, Osteopathic Movement, South Yarra.