Prepare, Recover, Thrive
Staying active and independent is essential! Whether you’re preparing for surgery, recovering from injury, or rebuilding your strength after illness.
At Stay Active, our prehabilitation and rehabilitation service supports you every step of the way with personalised, evidence-based exercise physiology delivered in your home or community setting.
What is Prehabilitation?
Prehabilitation (or prehab) is a proactive approach to health and movement. It focuses on improving strength, balance, mobility and overall physical capacity before a significant decline, injury or medical intervention occurs.
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While prehab is commonly used before surgery, it is not limited to surgical preparation. It can be used anytime early intervention may reduce future injury, functional decline or the need for more intensive rehabilitation.
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Prehab may help you:
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Build strength and resilience before surgery or medical treatment
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Address early signs of weakness, stiffness or reduced balance
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Reduce the risk of injury or falls
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Maintain independence and confidence with daily activities
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Improve recovery outcomes if rehabilitation is later required
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Prehab is about preparing your body for the demands of life, now and into the future.
What is Rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation supports your recovery after injury, surgery, illness or periods of reduced activity. The goal is to restore function, rebuild strength and help you safely return to everyday activities.
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Our rehabilitation programs are structured, progressive and tailored to your individual needs, focusing on:
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Improving movement quality and mobility
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Rebuilding muscle strength and endurance
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Reducing pain and stiffness
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Improving balance and confidence
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Supporting a safe return to work, leisure and community participation
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Rehabilitation at Stay Active is practical and goal‑focused, helping you regain independence and move forward with confidence.
Our
Approach
1. Comprehensive Initial Assessment
We begin with a detailed assessment of your medical history, movement capacity, goals and daily demands. This ensures your program is safe, relevant and effective.
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2. Individualised Exercise Programs
Your exercise plan is tailored specifically to you, whether the focus is early strength building, injury recovery or regaining function after illness or surgery.
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3. In‑Home & Community‑Based Care
Sessions are delivered one‑on‑one in your home or a suitable community environment, making exercise practical, accessible and directly relevant to your daily life.
4. Ongoing Support & Progression
We monitor your progress closely, adapt your program as you improve and provide education to help you move safely and confidently beyond your sessions.
Who Is This Service For?
Our Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation services may be suitable if you:
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Are preparing for surgery or medical treatment
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Are recovering from surgery, injury or illness
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Have noticed declining strength, balance or mobility
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Are returning to activity after a period of inactivity or hospitalisation
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Want to prevent future injury or functional decline
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Need professional support to move safely and confidently
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Whether you are acting early or working through recovery, we meet you where you are.
