Who This Program Is For?
You’re not just someone who swims. You’re a swimmer.
And you want to keep doing it for decades — not just one season at a time.
You don’t need a Referral. You just need to be a Swimmer.
Rehab Designed for the Demands of Swimming
Most physio clinics treat everyone.
We just treat swimmers.
At Formidable, you’ll get:
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✅ Individualised rehab programs built by physios & strength coaches
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✅ Dryland training that translates to stroke mechanics
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✅ Weekly consults with injury tracking and progression
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✅ Unlimited supervised gym access
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✅ Education & support every step of the way
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✅ Huge rebates through swim insurance pathways*
*Some clients receive up to 100% reimbursement — we’ll guide you through the claim process.
1. Protection
Settle pain and restore calm.
We manage swelling, improve movement, and set the foundation for recovery, without flaring things up.
2. Intro to Load
Build confidence, not compensation.
We reintroduce movement through low-load strength work and targeted mobility drills that support your swimming.
3. Strength Accumulation
Get stronger where it counts.
Progressive overload through swim-specific gym work, with physio oversight every step of the way.
4. Integration
Translate gains into the pool.
We align your rehab with your swim training, combining control, power, and return-to-full-stroke mechanics.
5. Transition
Go beyond injury, and into performance.
We prep you for handover into long-term strength work so you stay resilient, strong, and confident.
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t.
No guesswork. No fluff. Just proven systems to help swimmers rehab properly and return stronger.
Every rehab client gets:
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✅ Weekly physiotherapy consults
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✅ Supervised rehab sessions (unlimited access)
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✅ A personalised strength and recovery program
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✅ Full gym access (swimmer-friendly equipment)
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✅ Insurance rebate guidance and support
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✅ Direct communication with your physio and rehab coach
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✅ Transition planning into long-term strength training
Not Ready to Start Rehab? Start Here.
Our Early Intervention Guides are swimmer-specific resources designed to help you take control early, before things get worse.
✅ One guide for every major joint:
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Shoulder
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Back
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Hips
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Knees
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Ankles
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Neck
Inside each guide, you’ll find:
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What causes pain in that joint for swimmers
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What not to do when it flares up
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Easy movements and strategies to settle things fast
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Clear signs of when it’s time to seek expert help
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
How Much does the Program Cost?
Your weekly fee is fixed at $150.
That includes:
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Weekly 1:1 physiotherapy consult
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Unlimited access to supervised rehab sessions
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A personalised, goal-based rehab program
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Gym access and recovery support
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Ongoing reassessment and transition planning
Do I need a referral from a doctor or specialist?
No.
If you're a swimmer and you’re injured — or pain is stopping you from swimming the way you want — you can start with us straight away.
Our physios are experienced in working with insurance claims and elite-level return-to-sport timelines, so you’ll be in safe hands from Day 1.
Is this just regular physio?
Not even close.
This isn’t 15 minutes of massage and a printout of band exercises.
You’ll be supported by a team of swim-specific physios and strength coaches who will work together to rebuild your body for swimming.
We treat the injury, track your progress, build strength and control, and help you transition back to full training, better prepared than before.
What injuries do you treat?
We specialise in swimming-specific injuries — including:
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Shoulder pain, instability or impingement
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Lower back and thoracic spine pain
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Hip impingement, glute or groin pain
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Knee injuries and patellofemoral issues
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Chronic pain or compensation patterns that keep flaring up
If you’re unsure whether we can help, book a free call. We’ll point you in the right direction.
Is there a fixed program length?
No, and that’s a good thing.
Your rehab program continues until you’ve hit all your key performance indicators (KPIs), movement benchmarks, and strength targets.
We don’t rush. We don’t sign you off early.
You’ll graduate only when you (and we) are confident you’re back stronger than ever.
How many sessions per week do I get?
As many as you need — and can attend.
You’ll always have one dedicated 1:1 physio session each week, where we test, reassess, and adjust your rehab as needed.
In addition, you’ll have unlimited supervised gym sessions with our coaching team to guide your rehab strength work.
Your plan will depend on your injury, goals, and availability, but your price never changes.
Do I have to do gym sessions? What if I’m nervous?
We get it — stepping into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating.
That’s why our sessions are fully guided, in small groups, and tailored to your rehab level.
This is not a big commercial gym. This is a facility built for swimmers — and rehab is part of what we do every day.
What happens after I finish rehab?
We’ll walk you through a structured transition process to help you move into long-term strength and injury prevention.
That might include:
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Continued gym access via our Swimming, Strength & Performance Program
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Reassessments at regular intervals
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Goal setting and programming for future events
We don’t just patch you up — we set you up for a stronger swimming future.