Injury Rehab Gym Melbourne
Are you looking to re-build your body after suffering an injury?
Do you need professional guidance to ensure you reduce the chance of re-injury and get back to the performance levels you once had?
The personal trainers at Evolve are have helped thousands of Melbourne locals since 2012 recover from injuries and get back to their best.
All of our clients undergo stringent analysis before starting any physical training - we don't jump into anything without truly understanding your unique situation first.
Our team will run through full history of medical conditions, previous or current injuries, and any issues or limitations being experienced first.
From there, we then do static and dynamic postural analysis to assess how your body moves with specific movement patterns.
We assess where the weakness, tightness and strengths are in your body, and then work out what stretches, activation drills, and exercises will have the most benefit.
Then we look at which movements or exercises that should be avoided because they may make the issues and dysfunctions we have assessed worse.
Every person is unique in terms of genetics, medical conditions, injuries, career, and previous experience with training - so as a result, it requires a unique approach each time to get the best result.
When there are injuries that need to be addressed, we use a systematic approach to ensure nothing gets missed:
1. Get a full history of the injury and what limitations it has caused
2. Identify what postural discrepancies it has caused
3. What physical limitations the client has
4. Assess range of motion, strength, stability and weakness in that area
5. Create a plan that will help increase range of motion, stability and strength
6. We start by training in isolation, where we can focus on each area or muscle individually
7. Then we work in integration, introducing functional movements to your training, to get you back to being able to do everyday movements again with confidence and pain free
8. We then switch to maintenance programs, so that you can learn how to be able to manage your issue and keep the results long term
If you're recovery from an injury and want expert help to ensure you're feeling amazing in no time - please contact team and we can have a chat about mapping out a plan for you.
Client Testimonial: Will B
From Our Trainer Ben: This is a client of mine Will. Out of everyone I train, or probably have ever trained, this guy has the most right to make excuses. He has muscular dystrophy, has had multiple surgeries throughout his lower body to keep his body moving, and has had to re-learn how to walk. Not to mention works a stressful job with long hours too. Best thing is, he chooses to make absolutely zero excuses. He shows up, does the work and does it with a great attitude the whole time. We have spent a lot of time on mobility and bracing and have got his technique to a good point with both the squat and deadlift (apart from one dodgy rep 😂) so I expect the numbers to now climb up quick. On top of all of that, he’s lost 10kgs and looks like a completely different person. Good work buddy. Coach Ben
Client Testimonial: Tracey
Tracey came in after being referred to us by her sons. She works in a large commercial gym, has been focused on exercise and nutrition for decades, and was sick of not getting the results she was working so hard for. Tracey came in with a chronic hip injury that she has had issues with for over 9 years, including an operation that didn't help her. Her hip was in such bad shape, that she couldn't get herself up off the floor without having to use chairs or tables to prop herself up with. She knew she had to do something once she needed a disabled sticker for her car, so she didn't have to walk so far. That was her breaking point. Tracey also has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which is an autoimmune disease, and it was causing lots of pain all over her body. Since starting at Evolve, Tracey's pain is almost non existent, her hip has now recovered to the point that she can now enjoy hiking and doing the 1,000 steps weekly. She went on to lose over 23kg over the course of 18 months, and she even won one of our 10 week challenges (see her photos in our transformations page).
Client Testimonial: Michael
Michael working on Knee stabilisation after dislocating his knee 4 weeks prior to starting up with us. With the intensive rehab program that Michael did, he was able to get back to sports and normal life weeks before his doctors and physio had predicted. He not only worked on his knee, but also on developing better, more efficient movement patterns, as well as improving his imbalances throughout his body. There was a focus on his core strength too, so overall Michael came out of it a much more well balanced and stronger athlete than before his injury.
Client Testimonial: Peter
Peter came in for some help with his knee. He had a full knee replacement about 6 months prior to coming in. He was experiencing a lot of complications with fluid retention, severe pain and restriction in movement. Within 6 months, Peter was able to have full capacity with his knee. It was as strong as the other knee and almost the same range of motion. During his rehab process, we also worked on his nutrition and full body training. He was not only successful at rehabilitating his knee, but he also lost 10kg of fat in the process.
Client Testimonial: Bryan
I came to Evolve after my third shoulder reconstruction and couldn't even hold up a tea towel with that arm. David got it working for me and now it is just as string as my good one. Having kept on doing all the exercises i am now stronger and fitter than i have been in the last 20 years.
Client Testimonial: Jess M
Coach Ben working with Jess on her knee strength and stabilisation after her ACL tear. After her surgery, Jess came in to help get her knee back to strength and stability and to get back into playing sports. We started by isolating the knee and working on hip and ankle mobility and stability. Then once we had improvement in isolation, we started working in integration by introducing regular movement patterns and exercises. Here you can see Jess working on knee flexion in a lunge position, while her coach is adding lateral force to improve stability in the knee.
Client Testimonial: Terry
Terry came in after seeing the results that his son achieved training at Evolve. Being a Sports Physiotherapist for over 30 years, Terry was very picky with who he allowed to work with him. Over the years Terry had set a very high standard in his own work and what he expected of others. Since starting at Evolve, Terry was able to see improvements in his injuries, some of which he has carried for decades. He was able to not only improve his injuries and pain levels, but also be able to start serious strength training again. He now is the strongest he has ever been and has achieved it without aggravating any of his pre existing injuries.