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Programs

Why Programs Matter in Rehabilitation

Pain, injury, and movement dysfunction rarely resolve through isolated treatment sessions alone. Sustainable recovery typically requires structure, progression, accountability, and education—not just symptom relief.

At Next Wave Therapy, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs are designed as complete health journeys, not short-term fixes. Each program follows a clearly defined pathway that combines specialist physiotherapy, targeted exercise, and multidisciplinary input to support long-term outcomes for people managing:

These programs are delivered under the clinical leadership of Dr Jonathan Wray, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, whose advanced training (equivalent to PhD level) supports complex case management beyond standard physiotherapy models

Patient doing ankle exercises during an osteoarthritis physio appointment as part of her GLA:D program

Why Choose a Structured Rehabilitation Program?

Many people arrive at Next Wave Therapy after months or years of inconsistent care—trying exercises without progression, managing flare-ups without a long-term plan, or being told to “just keep moving” without clarity.

A structured program approach may support better outcomes by providing:

This approach is particularly relevant for chronic pain, arthritis, hypermobility, and performance-based rehabilitation, where isolated treatments may not address the full picture

The Next Wave Therapy Program Framework

All therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs at Next Wave Therapy follow a shared clinical framework:

This framework reflects Next Wave Therapy’s philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis

Man doing a deadlift during a running injury physio appointment
Man doing a deadlift during a running injury physio appointment

Program Pillar One: Chronic Pain & Neurological Rehabilitation

The Reshaping Pain Program

Chronic pain is rarely a simple tissue issue. It often involves changes within the nervous system, movement patterns, beliefs about pain, and lifestyle factors.

The Reshaping Pain Program is designed for individuals experiencing:

Rather than focusing solely on symptom suppression, this program incorporates contemporary pain science, graded exposure to movement, and education to reduce threat responses within the nervous system.

Program Pillar Two: Arthritis & Mobility Programs

GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark)


The GLA:D® Program is an internationally recognised, evidence-based program developed in Denmark for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.

This program focuses on:

Research supporting GLA:D® has shown improvements in pain, function, and quality of life, while reducing unnecessary imaging and surgical referrals.

At Next Wave Therapy, GLA:D® is delivered under physiotherapy supervision, with modifications to accommodate individual capacity and co-existing conditions.

Patient doing knee exercises during an osteoarthritis physio appointment as part of her GLA:D program
Man doing a deadlift during a running injury physio appointment

Program Pillar Three: Women’s Strength & Health Programs

Perform; For Her

Many women are under-prescribed strength training due to outdated assumptions around fragility, pain, or injury risk.

Perform; For Her is a female-focused strength and rehabilitation program designed for:

This program prioritises safe resistance training, pelvic health considerations, and long-term musculoskeletal resilience.

Program Pillar Four: Athletic Performance & Injury Prevention

Athletic Performance Program

The Athletic Performance Program is designed for athletes and active individuals aiming to:

Unlike generic gym programming, this program is built on injury-specific risk profiling, biomechanical assessment, and sport-specific demands.

This program is frequently utilised by:

Amy, sciatica physio in Perth, racking weights for an exercise rehabilitation appointment

Multidisciplinary Integration at Next Wave Therapy

A defining feature of Next Wave Therapy’s programs is true multidisciplinary collaboration.

Depending on clinical need, programs may integrate:

This integrated approach supports individuals whose pain or injury cannot be separated from lifestyle, mental health, or occupational demands

Evidence-Based Foundations Behind Every Program

All programs are grounded in:

Dr Jonathan Wray’s specialist training enables complex decision-making beyond standard protocols, particularly in cases involving hypermobility, recurrent injury, or failed prior treatment pathways

Man doing deadlifts as part of his sports physio appointment

FAQs

 Many clients enter these programs after previous care has not delivered lasting results. Structured progression and specialist oversight may be appropriate in such cases.

A referral is not required for physiotherapy programs, though some funding pathways may request one.

Programs follow a structured framework but exercises and progressions are individualised.

Yes. Programs may integrate physiotherapy, occupational therapy, naturopathy, or psychological therapy where appropriate.

Next Steps

Structured rehabilitation is not about doing more—it is about doing the right things, in the right order, with the right support.

To explore which therapeutic exercise or rehabilitation program may align with your goals:

Woman using an exercise machine for her running physio appointment

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