Active Pain Management

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Continue Your Journey Towards Better Pain Management

Active Pain Management is a supervised hydrotherapy group designed for people living with persistent pain who want ongoing support to stay active, build confidence, and continue applying the strategies they've learned.

Whether you've completed the Living Well with Persistent Pain Program or are looking for a supportive exercise environment to help manage ongoing pain, this group can help you stay on track with your goals.

All participants are welcome to join following an initial assessment with one of our clinicians to ensure the program is suitable for your individual needs.

Who Is This Group For?

This group is ideal for people who:

Have completed the Living Well with Persistent Pain Program and would like ongoing support.
Live with persistent or chronic pain and want to improve their function and quality of life.
Find it difficult to stay active due to pain flare-ups or fear of worsening symptoms.
Are looking for a safe, supportive and supervised exercise environment.
Want to maintain the progress they've made and continue building confidence with movement.

Benefits of the Group

Participants may experience:

Improved confidence with movement and exercise.
Increased strength, mobility and physical function.
Better understanding of pain management strategies.
Ongoing support to maintain healthy habits.
Greater independence in everyday activities.
Reduced fear of movement and activity.
A welcoming community of people with similar experiences.

Living with persistent pain can affect every aspect of life. Many people experience:

Ongoing pain that limits daily activities.

Reduced confidence in movement and exercise.

Fear of making pain worse by being active.

Loss of strength, fitness and physical function.

Difficulty managing flare-ups independently.

Feelings of frustration, isolation or loss of independence.

Challenges returning to hobbies, work or social activities.

What to Expect

Sessions are conducted in a warm hydrotherapy pool, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for exercise. The program focuses on:

Gentle strengthening exercises.

Mobility and flexibility work.

Functional movement activities.

Building confidence in movement.

Ongoing self-management strategies for persistent pain.

Common Pain We Help With:

Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Balance

Weight Management

Heart Disease

Neurological conditions

Cancer Recovery

Chronic Pain

Workplace injuries

Diabetes, metabolic disorders

Paediatric (ASD, Global Development Delay, Building Strength and fitness)

Why Join Active Pain Management?

Living with persistent pain can affect every aspect of life. Many people experience:

Ongoing pain that limits daily activities.

Reduced confidence in movement and exercise.

Fear of making pain worse by being active.

Loss of strength, fitness and physical function.

Difficulty managing flare-ups independently.

Feelings of frustration, isolation or loss of independence.

Challenges returning to hobbies, work or social activities.

Educational information - 12 week cycle

What you will learn more about:

What is pain?
The old model of pain Vs the new model of pain.
How pain can keep us safe.
Why pain doesn’t always mean damage.
How pain exposure can change our threshold for pain.
What is bio-plasticity?
Factors that can increase your pain signaling.
Factors that can decrease your pain signaling.
How overprotection can delay recovery.
How movement can help improve pain signalling.
How past experiences can change pain response.
How the environment can increase your pain response.

Getting Started

An initial assessment is required before joining the group.

Participants who have completed the Living Well with Persistent Pain Program are encouraged to continue their progress through Active Pain Management. Referrals from the program are welcome, however you do not need to have completed the Living Well with Persistent Pain Program to participate.

If you're living with persistent pain and looking for ongoing support to help you stay active and manage your condition, we'd love to help.

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FAQ

What is exercise physiology?

It focuses on using structured exercise to manage chronic conditions and improve health.

How is it different from physiotherapy?

Exercise physiology focuses more on long-term health and disease management.

Who is it for?

People with chronic conditions, injuries, disability, or those wanting to improve health.

What happens in a session?

You’ll complete tailored exercises based on your needs and goals.

Can it help with weight loss or fitness?

Yes — programs are personalised and evidence-based.

Is it covered by NDIS or Medicare?

Often yes, depending on eligibility.

Do I need to be fit to start?

Not at all — programs are tailored to all levels.

Want support for pain, injury recovery, strength, or chronic condition management?
Speak with our Exercise Physiologists today.

Are you a medical professional looking to refer your patients?

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Refer Patient

Need more than just Exercise Physiology?

Wonderful facility for pool therapy and exercise. Staff are friendly and helpful and the pool and
surrounds are clean and well maintained. Physio Robyn is wonderful and helped me with a program,
now self guided, to assist in improving mobility and strengthen muscles. It is an enjoyable and gentle
way to exercise.

Wendy and Shane

Warm, soothing water.
Wide range of equipment available for following your therapy plan independently.
Beautiful social atmosphere. No judgement. Great friendships to be formed. 
Amazing, highly skilled, caring exercise physiologists working with clients of all ages and range of disabilities. Great love and compassion shown.
Staff so welcoming.
I call it the "Pool of Love".

Susi F.

I was very impressed with Mark Johnston's treatment and advice. I'm 6 months post knee replacement and still suffering pain and swelling and wondering how I could possibly do more to speed my recovery - nothing seemed to be having the desired effect. Mark pinpointed my physical problems, explained the reason behind each exercise, and has given me a plan of action that I feel very positive about. Excellent service!!

Joan S.

I found this place through a friend and through a care plan ,the staff are very friendly and professional I found myself to be very comfortable with the surroundings and the way the staff keep everyone safe.I found that they have classes which are suiting me The only thing that would be great if you could have more free time to visit the site. The pricing is affordable and who can put a price on your health and mobility. Give them ago you wont regret it.

Christine G.

Madison is fantastic. Worked out detailed exercise program for me, worked through it; she understands I may not be able to afford to keep coming after the Care Plan, but has made me feel confident to work at it on my own for a while then maybe come back at intervals to see her and/or to come on casual visits. I'm really impressed; I felt in a limbo with nowhere to go to do something about my back, but my time with her has made me feel more positive about the possibilities. Thanks so much. Dee

Didi V.

We have been coming to Adelaide Active for a number of years. My son attends the swimclusion class which he loves and his safety awareness in the water has improved greatly, and his swimming strokes have improved also. My youngest son who is sensory, made huge changes from attending. The beautiful facilities are top notch, clean, the pool is lovely and warm but mostly the staff are so friendly, caring and go above and beyond to support our kids needs.

Watching the team work happily and professionally together, supporting their clients with their health goals makes me so happy that we attend such a great business.

Highly recommend

Lynda I.