"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. Click here (PDF, 30KB) for more information on current exercise programs.
Warm Water Exercise (WWX)**
Warm water exercise is offered in four 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. It should be clearly understood that the WWX supervisors do not provide instruction and cannot give advice on exercises for other members. Members are advised to seek advice from their health care professional before joining this program.
How to attend WWX
- Become a member of Arthritis ACT. Please note that there is an additional fee for members who want to attend WWX, this is indicated on the membership application. Click here for the Membership Application Form
- A Medical Clearance Form signed by your doctor is required prior to acceptance into the WWX program. Click here for Medical Clearance Form
- Have your Physiotherapist, Osteopath or other Exercise Specialist design your personalised warm water exercise program.
- Purchase tickets to WWX. Click here to buy Warm Water Exercise tickets online.
- Review session timetable and contact Arthritis ACT to confirm details.
- Attend WWX
- Be aware of the pool rules. Click here to download the pool rules.
Warm water exercise program (Conditions Apply)
Canberra Hospital Pool
8 sessions weekly ($5.20 per session)
Black Mountain Pool
3 sessions weekly ($5.20 per session)
Club MMM next to CISAC Belconnen
2 sessions weekly ($5.20 per session)
Calvary John James Hospital Pool
2 sessions weekly ($5.20 per session)
Download the warm water exercise brochure (PDF, 173KB).
Buy Warm Water Exercise tickets online