Gray Physiotherapists & Associate Inc
Marcelle Pienaar and Timoreta Gray
Rehabilitation Exercise Classes
Our classes are conducted by professional physiotherapists.
Speak to us about recommending a class best suited to your needs.
Rehabilitation Exercise Classes
Participating in an exercise class improves strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, cardiovascular fitness and balance. Distinct benefits are for better health and functional capacity, reducing the risk of falls, and managing chronic disease. Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, and at least two days of muscle-strengthening and balance activities per week (Lee et al, 2017).
Early functional rehabilitation and Parkinson’s class
Classes are conducted to meet the needs of older adults and those living with Parkinson’s Disease. The classes take place in a controlled environment using a range of gym equipment to help achieve desired outcomes with confidence, such as improved balance, fitness, strength and functional tasks.
Functional post-operative rehabilitation class
The goal is to improve general body strength, fitness and functional ability for recovery from lower limb surgery or injuries. These classes bridge the post-operative period, where you may have physical limitations, to confidently achieving personal goals. The class members participate in a range of prescribed exercises, using tools such as balance mats, weights, elastic bands and bicycles.
Pilates
Your body is designed to move smoothly and easily, and Pilates can help to maintain that ease. Pilates incorporates deep breathing techniques, while at the same time strengthening your core muscles. The focus is on correct form, while you determine the intensity, and every movement is adjusted to suit your individual needs.
Spinal conditioning
Research supports ‘exercise is good for lower back pain’ to reduce pain, normalise movement and confidently continue with daily activities. We work on strengthening the core and related muscles for physical conditioning, and also improving tasks such as bending, lifting and twisting. Furthermore, mobility exercises, postural awareness and spinal care education are included.
Day |
Time |
Classes |
Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 9:45 | Pilates Beginner to Intermediate | Timoreta |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Pilates Beginner | Timoreta | |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 09:45 | Parkinson’s Rehabilitation | Laurette/ Leanne |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Intermediate Functional Rehabilitation | Laurette | |
| 12pm - 12:45 | Pilates Beginner | Chrissy | |
| 17:15 - 18:00 | Pilates Beginner to Intermediate | Chrissy | |
| 18:00 - 18:45 | Pilates advanced | Chrissy | |
| Wednesday | 17:15 - 18:00 | Pilates Intermediate | Timoreta |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 08:15 | Pilates Beginner to Intermediate | Chrissy |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Intermediate Functional Rehabilitation | Laurette | |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Spinal Rehabilitation | Marcelle | |
| Friday | 10:30 - 11:15 | Early Functional Rehabilitation | Timoreta |