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The AXIS Programs assist an individual to manage their musculoskeletal injury with active and positive strategies to achieve improved functional outcomes and a successful return to work. The program incorporates functional, therapeutic and work hardening exercise with a cognitive behavioural approach to pain management.

KEY FEATURES to the AXIS programs:-
• Flexible hours and start dates
• run part-time and therefore can be in conjunction with the goal of ‘return to work’
• individual sessions (1:1) and tailored to the individual needs of client
• functional goals to improve physical and work capacity
• gym membership for 1 month (not per session)
• highly experienced and qualified team

The AXIS Program involves evidence based practice and the expert skills of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Occupational Health Physiotherapists. Our facilities include:-

BRISBANE CITY, Inside Fitness First, Ground Floor 320 Adelaide Street (Cnr Wharf Street) BRISBANE QLD

JINDALEE Inside Fitness First, Level 1, DFO, Centenary Highway JINDALEE QLD

SPRINGWOOD Inside Fitness First, 1-11 Lexington Road SPRINGWOOD QLD

CARSELDINE Inside Goodlife gym, 16 Grahams Rd, CARSELDINE QLD

At a GYM convenient to you

The AXIS Program offers various levels of intervention as outlined below:

	AXIS Pain Management Seminar The 3 hour group seminar is for clients who would benefit from education regarding pain management strategies. The seminar discusses neurophysiology of pain, physical and psychological strategies for self-management, recognising and overcoming barriers to recovery and setting goals for recovery. This interactive seminar with a Physiotherapist and a Psychologist encourages face to face problem solving.
	AXIS Short Functional Rehabilitation Program (level 1) (10 contact hours over 2 weeks) This program is designed to provide specific strengthening and conditioning for workers who are planning to return to their normal duties following an injury. It is completed in 2 weeks and is aimed to improve function and give the participant the skills to manage their condition successfully. This program also involves attendance of an Axis Pain Management Seminar.
	Axis Functional Rehabilitation Program (level 2) (13 contact hours over 4 weeks) This program is conducted by a Physiotherapist for clients who require a structured functional rehabilitation program using a cognitive behavioural approach to upgrade the exercise therapy and to gradually expose the clients to movements, exercises and activities which have been affected by their pain and injury. This program also includes attendance of an Axis Pain Management Seminar (or individual pain management education) and provides strategies to assist the client to self manage their injury.
	Axis Multidisciplinary Functional Rehabilitation Program (level 3) (21 contact hours over 4 weeks) This comprehensive program involves the expert skills of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Occupational Health Physiotherapists. The Psychological component involves cognitive/problem-solving strategies for managing pain and disability, planned activity upgrading, relaxation techniques and maintenance/relapse prevention strategies.
	AXIS Rural and Remote Program This program is designed for those in rural or remote areas and having difficulty accessing rehabilitation. This comprehensive program (2 to 4 days duration) involves face to face education, exercise and a psychology component to promote improvement in functional capacity and self management of pain and related difficulties. Liaison with treating Doctor is included as well as access to the on-line pain management program.
	Screening/Suitability Assessment This assessment (by a Physiotherapist or Psychologist) is designed to determine future rehabilitation requirements and may include a report with recommendations if requested.

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