Exercise & Rehabilitation Classes
Specialized exercise programs for clients with lymphedema, lipedema and swollen legs, including balance and mobility training, hip and knee osteoarthritis management, joint replacement preparation and recovery, and fall prevention.
Programs are guided by a physiotherapist with exercises supervised by a Physiotherapist Assistant when appropriate.
Vignesh Vellaichamy, PT
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist | ACPAC | GLA:D™ Canada Certified Clinician | Certified Lymphedema Therapist | Otago Fall Prevention Program Certified
Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis Exercise Class
Progressive exercise for people living with hip or knee osteoarthritis, preparing for joint replacement surgery, or rebuilding strength and mobility following hip or knee replacement.
- Hip or knee osteoarthritis
- Pre-operative joint replacement conditioning
- Post-operative strengthening after clearance
- Reduced strength, balance or walking tolerance
Location: Belleville
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: Required
Instructor: Physiotherapist Assistant under PT supervision
Schedule: Registration Open
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Upper Extremity Lymphedema Class
Progressive exercises designed to support arm and upper-body mobility, strength and functional movement for individuals managing upper-extremity lymphedema.
- Arm and shoulder mobility
- Progressive strengthening
- Muscle-pump activity
- Functional upper-extremity movement
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: Required
Instructor: Physiotherapist Assistant
Schedule: Registration Open
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Lower Extremity Lymphedema Class
Targeted exercise to support lower-extremity strength, mobility, muscle-pump activity and functional movement for individuals managing leg swelling and lymphedema.
- Leg strength and mobility
- Calf and muscle-pump activity
- Balance and functional movement
- Walking and activity tolerance
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: Required
Instructor: Physiotherapist Assistant
Schedule: Registration Open
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Swollen Legs, Strength & Fall Prevention Class
A supervised exercise program for adults experiencing leg swelling, reduced lower-extremity strength, balance difficulties or decreased confidence with walking and everyday mobility.
- Lower-extremity strengthening
- Balance and postural control
- Walking and gait confidence
- Sit-to-stand and functional mobility
- Calf-muscle pump and lower-leg movement
- Fall-prevention strategies
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: Required
Instructor: Physiotherapist Assistant under PT supervision
Program Lead: Physiotherapist certified in the Otago Exercise Programme
Schedule: Based on wait-list availability
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Lipedema & Hypermobility Exercise Class
Gentle, progressive exercise focused on stability, lower-extremity strength, balance and functional movement for people living with lipedema and associated mobility challenges.
- Joint stability
- Lower-extremity strengthening
- Balance and movement control
- Low-impact functional exercise
Initial Physiotherapy Assessment: Required
Instructor: Physiotherapist Assistant
Schedule: Coming Soon
Duration: 60 minutes
Before Joining an Exercise Class
An initial physiotherapy assessment is required to determine whether the class is appropriate for your current condition, mobility and functional level.
Individuals with comorbidities / chronic illness may require clearance from their physician before beginning progressive exercise.
Exercise classes does not replace individualized physiotherapy when one-to-one assessment, treatment or post-operative rehabilitation is clinically required.