Capital Clinic Physiotherapy physiotherapists can diagnose and devise treatment plans to enhance proper running technique and identify body alignment issues. Their services include injury assessments and treatment, running assessments and rehabilitation/strengthening classes.

Their running strength classes are run by a Masters qualified exercise physiologist and aim to help improve overall running performance by targeting common issues faced by runners. During the classes, they address common running issues such as hip, knee or shin pain or constant tightness. The classes are beneficial for back, hip and knee stability along with strength and flexibility.

Please visit the website or contact Capital Clinic Physiotherapy on 02 6257 8900 and admin [at] capitalclinicphysio.com.au for more information.

Linda Smillie APD offers both individual consultations and nutrition workshops. She specialises in the following conditions:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• The Low FODMAPs diet
• Food intolerances
• Coeliac Disease

Please visit the website or contact Linda Smillie on (02) 6234 7900 and smillielinda [at] gmail.com for more information.

YMCA Canberra run a PrYme Movers Initiative for older adults to help promote a healthy lifestyle which can assist with preventing disease and a functional decline.

PrYme Movers have a range of classes which focus on:

• Cardiovascular health
• Strengthening
• Balance and core stability
• Mobility limitations or chronic illness

Please visit the website or contact YMCA Canberra on (02) 6281 0124 and yfitness.can [at] ymca.org.au for more information.

Southside Physio offer a range of group and one-on-one exercise classes using Pilates informed exercises. The classes are conducted by a physiotherapist to enable safe and effective exercise practice while monitoring and adjusting for different levels of injury and ability within the class.

Prior to commencing the classes, an assessment with the physiotherapist running the class is required.

Please visit the website or contact Southside Physio on (02) 6293 1955 and ssp [at] sspg.com.au for more information.

Active Y and the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre offer a wide range of classes to cater to the diverse needs of the community across 14 locations around Canberra.

The YMCA Chifley Health and Wellness Centre is a community-based gym with a focus on making the community happier and healthier. The Centre includes a fully equipped gym and group fitness room with various classes catering for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

The gym operates a variety of drop-in classes, including:

• Mobilisers, a gym-based program specifically designed for people with physical disabilities including stroke, Parkinson’s, amputations, MS, MD, visual disability, para or quadriplegia
• Cancer Recovery Yoga, a group class designed to meet the individual needs of people who are living with chronic illness or disability, including those who have been diagnosed with, are being treated for or are in remission from any form of cancer
• Men's Fit for Living, a 10-week program to help increase strength, fitness and muscular endurance while building lifelong healthy habits

YMCA Canberra also run a Senior Sports Carnival to promote the health and well-being of Canberra’s oldest citizens – those who reside in age care facilities or attend age day care programs.

Please visit the website or contact the YMCA Health and Wellness Centre on (02) 6281 0124 and yfitness.can [at] ymca.org.au for more information.

Weston Creek Physiotherapy provide a range of services including treatment for musculoskeletal conditions and sport injuries, orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation and a strength, conditioning and core stability exercise program.

Their ‘Fitness for over 50’s’ program provides clients with diagnosis, treatment and a suitable exercise program. Advice can also be provided for an existing exercise routine.

Please visit the website or contact Weston Creek Physiotherapy on (02) 6288 8152 and admin [at] westoncreekphysio.com.au for more information.

Hawker Place Physiotherapy offer a range of physiotherapy treatment techniques, including specialised exercise programs, massage and manual therapy, dry needling and mechanical traction, as well as clinical Pilates.

They treat a variety of conditions including:

• Jaw conditions
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Shoulder injuries
• Elbow conditions
• Wrist and hand conditions
• Thoracic spine and rib pain
• Lower back pain
• Hip conditions
• Knee, ankle and foot conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Lymphoedema
• Bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Incontinence
• Prolapse

Please visit the website or contact Hawker Place Physiotherapy and Pilates on (02) 6255 2033 or reception [at] hawkerplacephysio.com.au for more information.

Southside Physio’s physiotherapists treat various chronic health issues, such as headaches and neck pain, back pain, TMJ dysfunction/jaw pain, heel pain, whiplash and incontinence.

Southside Physio offer a range of services including:

• Complete concussion management
• Centre for arthritis
• Women’s health
• Dynamic core classes
• Sports physiotherapy
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Supervised gym programs
• Aquatic physiotherapy

Please visit the website or contact Southside Physio on (02) 6293 1955 and ssp [at] sspg.com.au for more information.

Erica Stephens provides evidence-based advice and assistance with weight loss, body composition, fuelling for training/competition and dietary advice for specific intolerances or other health conditions. She also regularly presents seminars and information sessions for teams, clubs and various organisations in the ACT and across Australia

Please visit the website or contact Erica Stephens on 1300 667 244 and erica.dietitian [at] gmail.com for more information.