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"Move it or lose it."

Regular exercise is critical for the maintenance of joint mobility and strength as well as to prevent falls which can lead to fracture.

If you have Arthritis or Osteoporosis there is a lot you can do to help yourself, starting with the right sort of exercise.

Warm Water Exercise**

Warm water exercise is offered in three hydrotherapy pools in Canberra. Water based exercise is particularly beneficial for those with musculoskeletal conditions. Being non-weight-bearing it is kind to sore joints.

 

Warm water exercise program (Conditions Apply)

Canberra Hospital Pool
13 sessions weekly ($5 per session)

Black Mountain Pool
3 sessions weekly ($5 per session)

Club MMM next to CISAC Belconnen
2 sessions weekly ($5 per session)

** A Medical Clearance Form (PDF, 18Kb) signed by your doctor is required for acceptance to the warm water exercise program. There is also an additional fee for members who want to attend warm water exercise sessions, as indicated on the Membership Application (PDF, 63Kb).

Download the warm water exercise brochure (PDF, 68Kb).