The Walking Clinic podiatry services treat a wide range of conditions and can assist with the management of chronic disease

Their services include:

• Custom Orthotic Therapy
• Sports podiatry and injury prevention
• Plantar Fasciitis, heel pain and heel spurs
• Fungal nail infections and nail problems
• Diabetes assessment and care
• Children’s development and growing pains
• Acute injuries to lower leg (fracture, stress fractures or sprains)
• Ankle and knee Injuries
• Morton’s neuroma or nerve pain
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of ingrown nails
• Treatment of other nail conditions
• General foot care

Please visit the website or contact the Walking Clinic on (02) 6249 1758 and info [at] walkingclinic.com.au for more information.

Podiatry Professionals specialises in sports podiatry and biomechanics and provides comprehensive diagnosis, advice and treatment on all foot and lower limb conditions. They are experienced in treating all aspects on podiatry including general podiatry and diabetes but specialise in treating sports injuries and rehabilitation for active and athletic feet.

Please visit the website or contact Podiatry Professionals on (02) 6162 1130 and reception [at] podiatryprofessionals.com.au for more information.

HelpStreet Health Centre provide quality health care services that are patient-focused, goal-orientated and evidence based.

Their services include:

• Podiatry
• Physiotherapy
• Dietetics
• Speech therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Exercise classes

Please visit the website or contact HelpStreet Health Centre on (02) 6113 1960 and kangara [at] helpstreet.com.au for more information.

Neurospace offer individual assessment and treatment plans with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for the implementation of therapeutic exercise to minimise the impact of chronic health conditions. Neurospace exercise physiologists can assist with the following health conditions:

• Stroke, traumatic or acquired brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Motor Neuron disease and other neurological conditions
• Chronic pain (e.g. Fibromyalgia ad lower back pain)
• Scoliosis and endangered posture
• Joint replacement and reconstruction
• Falls, poor balance or unsteadiness
• Stiffness, muscular weakness, frailty

Please visit the website or contact Neurospace on (02) 6162 0450 and info [at] neurospace.com.au for more information.

Canberra City Health Network provide a comprehensive range of services including:

• Bone Health and Falls Prevention
• Corporate services
• Cupping
• Dry needling
• Ergonomics in childcare
• Exercise physiology
• Health Assessments
• Hydrotherapy
• Kinesio tape
• Lymphatic drainage
• Nutrition
• Osteopathy
• Physiotherapy
• Pilates/Functional Fit
• Psychology
• Real Time Ultrasound
• Remedial massage therapy
• Sports services

Please visit the website or contact Canberra City Health Network on (02) 6247 0733 and enquire [at] canberrahealthnetwork.com.au for more information.

Active Recovery offer a range of rehabilitation interventions based on best evidence and aimed at education and empowerment of individuals.

Their treatment services include:

• Functional rehabilitation providing education on managing injuries and persistent pain
• Hydrotherapy including one-on-one fully supervised sessions, classes with, carers training, training courses for organisations
• Chronic Disease Management which may include, supervised individual rehabilitation sessions, hydrotherapy, group activity sessions, prescription of a home exercise or activity program, prescription of an exercise program to undertake at a gym and referral to community programs
• Neurological physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, Motor neuron disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke, acquired brain injury, aged care assessments, falls/mobility, complex cases (balance problems, joint replacements, arthritis, impaired vision and diabetes)
• Pain management education and support
• Pre-employment screening (PES) & Manual Handling

Please visit the website or contact Active Recovery on (02) 6162 1229 and info [at] activerecovery.net.au for more information.

Align & Balance offer health and fitness services to Canberra and the surrounding region. They specialise in training for people over the age of 40 with an emphasis on corrective functional exercise, postural alignment and creating flexible bodies.

Their classes include:

• Nordic walking
• Pilates
• Strengthening 50+
• Stretch classes

Please visit the website or contact Align & Balance on 0415 524 953 and nicky [at] alignbalance.com.au for more information.

Align & Balance offer Nordic Walking classes which utilise poles, recruiting the upper and lower body turning walking into an overall body workout.

The classes can help with the following conditions:

• Knee, hip and back issues
• Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
• Type 2 diabetes

Please visit the website or contact Align & Balance on 0415 524 953 and nicky [at] alignbalance.com.au for more information.

Align & Balance offer ‘Strengthening 50+’ classes are accredited by St George Hospital and Fitness Australia and devised by a physiotherapist to benefit older people.

The classes can assist with:

• Increasing lean muscle mass
• Alleviating back, knee, hip and shoulder issues by mobilising the joints
• Combating risk factors for falls and injuries/Improving posture and balance
• Reducing the risk of osteoporosis by maintaining bone density
• Managing arthritis and other chronic conditions
• Warding off depression and low self-esteem
• Improving motor skills and hand eye co-ordination
• Assisting with a healthier, robust and enjoyable life

Please visit the website or contact Align & Balance on 0415 524 953 and nicky [at] alignbalance.com.au for more information.

Coombs parkrun is a weekly 5km run held every Saturday at 8:00 am. The course is run on a mixture of gravel paths, trail paths and grass and takes place at Kirkpatrick Street in Weston.

Please visit the website or contact the Coombs parkrun at coombsoffice [at] parkrun.com for more information.