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To make a difference in the treatment of back and neck pain.

06/07/2026

Marilyn will soon hit the high road in Scotland with her new knee - her second replacement on the same knee. But this time she’s more prepared, after doing both ‘prehab’ and rehab on her knee at getback South Melbourne

‘Doing “prehab” at getback meant that I could prepare for the surgery using the exercise therapy devices, because they put no stress on the joint,’ Marilyn says.

‘So I did that for about four weeks pre-surgery, and that really aided my recovery.’

Post-surgery, Marilyn says that from her first day of rehab, she felt in a better place than after her original surgery.

‘Having gone through a knee replacement before, I knew what I was in for, and I felt that I was in a much better position than last time.’

‘The muscles around my knee were a lot stronger and I was doing the exercises more easily.'

‘Well, it’s never easy! But the strength in my knee was fantastic.’

Three months after surgery, Marilyn is feeling ‘pretty much back to normal.’

She has now super-charged her rehab to prepare for another challenging adventure to Scotland.

‘I’m doing the knee and hip build-up program now,’ she says.

‘My grandmother came from Scotland, so I'm going to do a bit of digging around over there.’

‘So I need strong knees for those Highland walks!’

15/06/2026

Exercise therapy is not the end of the journey, it’s the beginning. You may enter a clinic because of pain or injury, but our goal is to help you transition to long-term resilience with evidence-based and measurable exercise therapy.

At getback we integrate rehabilitation and preventive exercise in a seamless ecosystem for lifelong health and performance.

Regain your strength, mobility and confidence to improve your quality of life and health span.

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27/05/2026

Sports involving rapid directional changes - such as footy, netball, skiing and tennis - make athletes susceptible to ACL injuries. And currently, 20% to 25% of athletes who return to sport after ACL reconstruction suffer a re-rupture within two years, either to the same or opposite knee.

What we see in practice, and what the literature confirms is that
athletes who return too early, without meeting objective strength and functional criteria, face a four times greater risk of re-injury.

That number is too high. But the science is showing us more clearly than ever why it happens, and how we can do better.

At getback, we believe recovery should be driven by data, not by habit.

Our evidence-based rehabilitation program following ACL reconstruction consists of:

✅ Early mobilisation and quadriceps activation (weeks 0–2)
✅ Progressive strength building and neuromuscular training (weeks 2–12)
✅ Return to running, plyometrics and sport-specific training (months 3–6)
✅ Criteria-based return to sport, not time-based (months 6–9+)

Recovering from an ACL injury is not about patiently waiting for time to pass. It is an active, precise and scientifically grounded process.

For more information, call getback South Melbourne on 9645 772, or visit getback.com.au/locations-south-melbourne

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28/04/2026

Surgeons often recommend non-surgical management - such as strengthening muscles supporting the knee - for as long as possible.

Artificial joints have a limited lifespan (approximately 15–20 years), so delaying replacement surgery means you may be able to avoid revision surgery to replace worn parts.

Whether it’s sooner or later, the outcome of knee replacement surgery is strongly influenced by events before and after.

‘Patients with better strength, mobility and functional capacity tend to recover faster, experience fewer complications and regain independence sooner,’ says Physiotherapist and getback Clinical Director, Geoffrey Mackay.

‘The getback program and technology provides a safe environment in which strength and mobility training can be accurately guided.’

Read more - https://getback.com.au/knee-replacement-do-you-really-need-it/

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15/04/2026

Train the getback way. Safe, supervised, evidence-based and measurable.

New Stronger for Life memberships are now available at getback South Melbourne.

For more information, call getback South Melbourne on 03 9645 7722.

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23/03/2026

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For more information, call getback South Melbourne on 9645 7722.

04/03/2026

Stronger for Life Membership, developed predominantly for people over 40, focuses on improving strength, movement and balance in the spine and major joints such as the knee, hip and shoulder.

Every new member undergoes a thorough assessment with a Physiotherapist before starting an exercise therapy program. The assessment allows your therapist to design a program that focuses on improving your strength and mobility where it’s most needed.

The getback™ Exercise Therapy devices excel in safely strengthening and activating targeted muscle groups without causing stress on joints or areas of weakness.

Stronger for Life programs start gradually with appropriate loading based on your assessment results. Every session is supervised by a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist, with a maximum of four patients in a group appointment.

All programs are designed with a minimum of two exercise therapy sessions per week.

From rehab to resilience

If you have any current injuries or pain, our existing Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Back Pain services will help you transition from rehabilitation to exercise therapy for long-term resilience.

Membership Inclusions

- Initial Consultation with a Physiotherapist to understand your Healthspan goals.
- Strength and Mobility Assessment to measure the strength and mobility of key muscle groups.
- 5 x 1:1 Training sessions with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to demonstrate exercise device usage.
- Unlimited weekly Training sessions.

Investment

Weekly direct debit of $55. All getback programs are eligible to be claimed under your specific Health Benefits Schedules.

For more information, call getback South Melbourne on 9645 7722.

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04/02/2026

Get Stronger for Life and Increase your ‘Healthspan’

Your Healthspan is the period you live in good health, with a focus on quality of life and remaining active for as long as possible.

Most of us aged over 40 understand that exercise - particularly strength training - is a powerful tool to extend our Healthspan by improving day-to-day physical function, preventing falls and boosting mental well-being.

Your Training Goals are achievable at getback South Melbourne

getback™ Exercise Therapy devices excel in safely strengthening and activating targeted muscle groups without causing stress on joints or areas of weakness.

If you have any current injuries or pain, our existing Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Back Pain services will help you transition from rehabilitation to exercise therapy for long-term resilience.

Stronger for Life Membership

Our new Stronger for Life Membership program focuses on improving strength, movement and balance around the spine, hips, knees and shoulders.

The Programs utilise a new generation of getback Exercise Therapy devices, and every training session is supervised by a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist.

Please call 9645 7722 or drop in to the clinic at 114 Albert Rd .

Membership Inclusions

- Initial Consultation with a Physiotherapist to understand your history and Healthspan goals.
- Strength and Mobility Assessment - precise measurement of the strength and mobility of key muscle groups using the getback devices.
- 5 x 1:1 Training sessions with an Exercise Physiologist to demonstrate device usage and correct techniques.
- Unlimited weekly Training sessions
- Additional Assessments by request to track your progress (rebatable)

Investment
- Weekly direct debit of $55 per week

*All getback programs are eligible to be claimed under your specific Health Benefits Schedules.

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Aussie tennis legend and Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash dropped in to the new getback South Melbourne clinic last week. Pat...
25/11/2025

Aussie tennis legend and Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash dropped in to the new getback South Melbourne clinic last week.

Pat spearheaded Australia’s Davis Cup wins in 1983 and 1986 during a golden era for Australian tennis.

getback Co-Founder and Clinical Director Geoffrey Mackay was the Davis Cup team’s physiotherapist throughout the period. He describes Pat as a ‘fierce competitor’ who gave his all every time he walked onto the court.

Unfortunately, Pat was plagued by knee and back injuries throughout his career and now follows a strict exercise regime to keep himself fit and strong.

Pat was interested in finding out more about the getback program and tried out several spine and knee exercise therapy devices, before completing a full assessment.

The assessment precisely measured the strength, range of motion of supporting muscles around Pat’s spine and major joints. A getback assessment provides a guide to the specific muscles that need strengthening and mobility work to relieve stress on the joints.

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05/11/2025

Evidence-based exercise therapy for back pain combining bio-mechanically precise devices, validated training protocols and data-driven software.

The getback program empowers patients to take control of their recovery and ensures consistent clinical outcomes.

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114 Albert Road
South Melbourne, VIC
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