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Physical Therapy Exercises Designed to Reduce Pain and Improve Movement
At Ducker Physio, we design tailored physiotherapy exercises to support recovery, reduce pain, and improve movement — all guided by expert physiotherapists. Whether you're dealing with sports injuries, joint pain, or post-surgical rehab, our exercise physiotherapy programs offer a structured path back to strength, mobility, and confidence.
Recovering from surgery or an injury and not sure where to start? Yes / No
Feeling stiff, weak, or out of balance in your everyday movements? Yes / No
Been told to try physiotherapy exercises — but don’t know what that really means? Yes / No
Want to move better, feel stronger, and stay active long term — without relying on painkillers? Yes / No
If you answered yes to any of the above, our personalised exercise physiotherapy programs at Ducker Physio Adelaide are designed for you.
What are Physiotherapy Exercise Programs?
Physiotherapy exercise programs are structured, evidence-based routines prescribed by a physiotherapist to support rehabilitation and health. Each program is customised to your condition, ability, and goals, and can include strength work, mobility exercises, postural retraining, balance drills, and low-impact conditioning.
Unlike general fitness programs, these are clinically guided to ensure safe progression and targeted results — especially important when dealing with pain, injury, or limited movement.
At Ducker Physio, our exercise-based physiotherapy programs are designed to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and post-surgical conditions. We commonly help patients recover from sports injuries, joint replacements, and surgeries such as ACL or shoulder reconstruction. Our tailored programs also target neck and back pain, joint stiffness, arthritis, chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, and mobility decline related to ageing or inactivity — all with the goal of restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving overall function.
We can prescribe the one or a combination from the following exercise groups:
Strengthening Exercises
These focus on building muscle strength and joint stability, especially after injury or surgery.
Examples:
Resistance band exercises
Bodyweight squats or lunges
Dumbbell or cable machine work
Glute bridges or calf raises
Commonly used for: post-surgical rehab, joint pain, tendon injuries, and arthritis.
Flexibility and Stretching
Designed to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
Examples:
Hamstring or quad stretches
Shoulder and neck stretches
Hip flexor and calf stretches
Thoracic spine mobility drills
Commonly used for: neck/back pain, postural issues, and recovery from inactivity.
Balance and Proprioception Training
These help improve coordination, reduce fall risk, and restore control after injury.
Examples:
Single-leg stands
Wobble board exercises
Dynamic balance walking drills
Eyes-closed coordination tasks
Commonly used for: ankle sprains, knee injuries, older adults, and neurological conditions.
Functional and Gait Exercises
Focus on restoring everyday movements like walking, climbing stairs, or lifting safely.
Examples:
Step-ups and sit-to-stand drills
Walking pattern retraining
Carrying tasks and reaching drills
Squat and lift technique practice
Commonly used for: post-surgical recovery, elderly rehab, or work-related injury rehab.
Core Stability Exercises
Strengthen deep abdominal and back muscles to support posture and spine health.
Examples:
Pelvic tilts
Bird-dog and dead bug exercises
Planks or side bridges
Swiss ball balance tasks
🟢 Commonly used for: lower back pain, postural dysfunction, and chronic pain.
Salisbury Clinic: Private Gym for Patients Only
Our Salisbury clinic features a dedicated patients-only gym, designed to create a calm, focused space for your recovery. No crowded gyms, no distractions — just you, your physiotherapist, and a tailored program built around your goals. With professional supervision at all times, you’ll feel supported and safe as you work through your rehabilitation without the pressure of public gym environments. It’s all about your recovery — and nothing else.
How Our Exercise Programs Work
Assessment
We begin with a full clinical assessment to understand your current condition, functional limitations, pain levels and goals.
Exercise Prescription
You’ll receive a fully customised exercise program — targeted to your needs — focusing on strength, flexibility, stability, and function.
Guided Sessions & Monitoring
Our physiotherapists guide you through correct technique and progression to ensure results and reduce risk of further injury.
At-Home or In-Clinic Options
Programs can be completed at home, in our gym-style clinic, or as part of ongoing physiotherapy appointments.
