Exercise offers a wide range of proven benefits for people with arthritis, making it a key component of effective arthritis management. Regular physical activity helps enhance joint mobility by keeping joints flexible and maintaining their range of motion, which is often compromised by stiffness and pain.
Wolper’s MoveWell program offers a range of classes that are suitable for people living with arthritis. Each class is effective in addressing common symptoms such as stiffness, limited mobility and muscle weakness.
- AquaMove – water-based classes that use the natural buoyancy of water to reduce stress on joints while exercising. The heated pool helps soothe pain and loosen stiff muscles, making movement easier and more comfortable.
- MoveStrong – ideal for improving strength, flexibility and overall fitness. These classes support joint health and make everyday movements easier.
- MoveSteady – focuses on balance, posture and lower-body strength, this class aims to reduce the need for mobility aids and prevent falls.
Wolper’s AquaMove and MoveStrong classes take place at Wolper Jewish Hospital in Woollahra and at Beresford Hall in Rose Bay.
MoveSteady classes take place at Wolper Jewish Hospital only.
The benefits from water exercise for people with arthritis
According to Parkinson’s NSW, exercise is second only to medication in terms of symptom control, improving quality of life and slowing the progression of the disease.
According to Arthritis Australia water exercise can be beneficial for everyone but is particularly helpful for people:
- With arthritis in several joints as all joints can be exercised at once
- With conditions affecting feet, knees, hips and back
- Preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery
- Who find it difficult or painful to exercise on land.
What to expect in our AquaMove classes
Wolper’s AquaMove and MoveStrong classes take place at Wolper Jewish Hospital in Woollahra and at Beresford Hall in Rose Bay.
MoveSteady classes take place at Wolper Jewish Hospital only.
Wolper’s chlorine free pool is heated to between 31°C – 33.4°C and both locations feature comfortable change and shower facilities.
Participants of all Wolper MoveWell classes must completed a preliminary assessment session with one of our physiotherapists or exercise physiologists.
Each class starts with a gentle warm-up and will then progress to the main exercises.
Each class consists of a small number of participants with one physiotherapist or exercise physiologist providing personalised instruction to aid and enable stability and coordination.
Book Today
MoveWell classes are open to all individuals.
Classes run for 45 minutes and are supervised by an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist
Bookings are taken on a 12-week term basis.
Fees must be paid in-full before the commencement of term.
A GP medical clearance is required.
Individuals new to MoveWell classes must attend a screening session with one of Wolper’s physiotherapists or exercise physiologists prior to commencement.
Once the assessment takes place, individuals can book in single MoveWell classes via the MindBody app.
MoveWell Class Fees
Full: $32 per class ($384 Term)
Concession: $28 per class ($336 Term)
2025 Gym and Aqua Term Dates:
Term 1 Monday 13 January – Sunday 6 April (12 weeks)
Term 2 Monday 7 April – Sunday 29 June (12 weeks)
Term 3 Monday 30 June – Sunday 21 September (12 weeks)
Term 4 Monday 22 September – Sunday 14 December (12 weeks)
For further information and to book your classes contact Wolper’s MoveWell administration team on 02 8324 2296 or email mo******@********om.au
