Recovering from an injury is not simply about resting until the pain disappears. It’s about restoring strength, movement, and function – and preventing future setbacks. That’s why working with a qualified physiotherapist or exercise physiologist is important.
Why Professional Rehabilitation Matters
- After an injury, muscles, joints, and connective tissues often weaken, stiffen or lose coordination. A guided rehabilitation process helps rebuild them safely and effectively.
- Early intervention matters. Engaging with a physiotherapist soon after injury can help avoid chronic pain, lingering dysfunction, and risk of re-injury. For example, early physiotherapy can improve tissue healing, reduce scar-tissue tightness and restore mobility. (1)
- Research shows that supervised and progressive exercise programs (including strength, balance and aerobic components) improve functional capacity and quality of life in people recovering from serious injuries. (2)
- Rehabilitation is more than just “rest and heal”; it’s about correcting faulty movement patterns, strengthening vulnerable areas, and equipping you to return to your activity or sport more resilient than before. (3)
Tailored attention from our Team
The Body Refinery’s experienced team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists is dedicated to helping you recover, regain confidence and reach your goals through:
- Personalised 1-on-1 sessions: We assess your injury history, current abilities, goals and lifestyle, then design a bespoke programme that best suits you.
- Small-group, Physio-led Pilates-based rehab classes: Limited to a maximum of 4 people and led by a physiotherapist, these sessions focus on controlled movement, core stability, posture correction and functional mobility. These classes are perfect for rehabilitation.
- Small-group Functional Performance classes: With a maximum of 4 people and led by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, these sessions help rebuild strength, resilience and performance in a supervised environment, with tailored exercises.
- Whether your goal is to return to sport, work, daily life, or simply move without pain, we’ve got you covered.
Why Our Approach Works
- A systematic review found that supervised exercise significantly improved walking endurance, gait speed and quality of life in adults with acquired injury. Structured rehab makes a meaningful difference. (2)
- Exercise interventions also show strong evidence for improving physical capacity and muscle strength in chronic injury populations. (4)
- A review of physiotherapy in sports-injury rehabilitation emphasises that physiotherapy is indispensable for recovery, injury prevention and performance enhancement. (5)
- Therapy designed and delivered by appropriately-skilled professionals addresses underlying movement dysfunctions, reducing pain and preventing recurrent injury. (6)
Your Recovery Journey with Us
- Assessment & Goal-Setting: We evaluate your injury, movement, strength, mobility and goals.
- Programme Design: Based on findings, we create a tailored plan: whether full 1-on-1, rehab class, strength class or a mix.
- Implementation & Monitoring: You’ll receive guidance, corrections, progression, and support every step of the way.
- Graduation & Beyond: Once you’ve regained function, we help you transition to your next phase (our Pilates Studio classes, sport, everyday life, or performance maintenance) with strategies to prevent future setbacks.
Your Next Step
Don’t wait until your body tells you that your recovery is not on track. Whether you’re just starting your rehab journey or you’ve been trying to recover for a while without progress, The Body Refinery team is here to help you move better, feel stronger and reclaim your life. Proudly supporting the New Farm, Teneriffe, and Newstead Peninsula communities. Visit us in our New Farm studio at 2/15 Lamington Street.
Reach out today for an initial consultation by calling our friendly admin team on 3358 3915 or download our App (it’s free).
