Pain / Injury / Rehab
We Believe In Empowerment Through Training.
We can help you overcome long-standing pain and injury.
We work alongside your healthcare team (GP, Specialist, Physio/Chiro/Osteo/Podiatrist) to address all manner of musculoskeletal issues.
We have experience in these areas:
Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain, Lower Limb Running Injuries, Tendinopathy, Osteoarthritis, Foot Pain … and many more.
We recommend you seek an alternative if you need help with:
Post Operative Rehab (inc ACL), Neurological Rehab.
There’s a lot of nonsense out there when it comes to addressing chronic pain.
A lot of empty promises and fads.
A truckload of confusion.
And a healthcare industry which can severely short change people. Where the incentives of the industry don’t align with yours, and with your recovery. Where caring professionals are hamstrung by out-of-date business models that restrict them from doing what’s needed.
Tim Karajas (Head Coach - Extension Fitness, BSc Physio) saw this from the inside of the Physio industry between 2001-5. It was not a pretty sight. At that time, overservicing was everywhere and understanding of what drives persistent pain was immature.
That’s why Tim is passionate about empowering people experiencing persistent pain to take their life back and work on the things that move the needle.
It’s why he’s a trusted partner to likeminded healthcare professionals who share a person centred approach, and who value high-value, cost-effective, rational and evidence-based care.
There are green shoot of hope and change in the persistent pain space.
More than before, coherent and holistic framework of understanding the issue are emerging.
If you want to use exercise to empower yourself, and as a tool to recover from persistent pain, Tim would be delighted to work with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What sort of problems do you help people with?
A: We are delighted to work with people experiencing persistent pain or dysfunction from a variety of causes (injury, trauma, work accident, stress).
Q: Do I need a referral?
A: We are happy to do an initial free session with no referral, but we have a strong preference to work alongside your trusted healthcare providers (GP, Physio, Chiro, Podiatrist)
DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND PEOPLE EXPERIENCING PERSISTENT PAIN
I have been having personal training at Extension Fitness for just over 4 months. It has been life changing. I am a physio of 20 years and have struggled with chronic back pain and pelvic pain for the last 5 + years. I attended many other physio clinics and rehab/Pilates programs over the years with not much lasting success. Since starting with Extension Fitness I am almost entirely pain free. I can run again, have started to play tennis again and I feel younger than I have in years! Thank you so much to the team at Extension Fitness for working with me in a gentle, understanding and compassionate way but also with lots of robust discussion about the science and evidence around movement and injury management. I can not recommend the team highly enough.
(Clare Hughes, Neurological Physiotherapist)
Tim has been excellent at understanding my hip issue and helping me get back into exercise and improve mobility. He is straight forward and friendly. Highly recommended his PT services.
(Elena, recovering from long-term intense hip and low back pain)
Excellent trainer, no guilt or nonsense just great exercise sessions. Tim’s supportive and graded sessions have meant I’ve stuck at this exercise routine for longer than any previous attempts. Am seeing good results after 9 months of 1x week and now 3 months of 2-3x week. Highly recommended.
(Ryan Juniper, Anaesthetist)
I have spent currently the last 3 months working with Tim. After 5 years from fitness & sport due to severe health reasons, Tim's approach to easing me back into strength & conditioning has been a comfortable, knowledgeable & enjoyable experience. His 1-on-1 & programs have been more than suitable, finding improvements in my wellbeing has been a blessing. Tim's lengthy experience & kind approach sets him apart from other PTs & I have worked with a lot over the years.
(Cody Beattie, using exercise as a tool to aid recovery from long-term health issues)
Took my year 15 year old son to him for gym regime advice (running advice) following recovering from stress fractures to his back.
I was so impressed with Tim. Loved the fact he had taken the time to read all the MRI scans, had a clear treatment plan to assess movement that his back can function in without causing pain and gave him whole body functional strength gym exercises to work on. What 15 year old boy doesn't like going to the gym and improve on the sports he is playing..
Tim explained things very well, connected well with my son and gave us a clear treatment plan.
As a podiatrist I was very impressed and can see myself learning and referring patients to Tim.
Thanks so much Tim!
(Brent Radford, Podiatrist)
Tim is very knowledgeable and supportive of your personal fitness goals. His classes are well run, fun and encourage a team environment. Extension fitness makes the idea of exercise a joy!
(Stacey-Ann Duff, Paramedic & Musician - Segers)
Tim is exactly what you want in a trainer. A high degree of knowledge in fitness/exercise and as a former physiotherapist, the access to space and equipment for effective training and then of course - just being a great all round bloke!
Thoroughly recommend him for getting in shape, improving on your strength/power and for running training.
(Alex Chia, Physiotherapist - Flex Physio Mt Lawley)
With Tim I can work harder than I ever would by myself. His exercises are so cleverly designed. One class per week keeps me fit and strong.
(Stephen Richards, Renal & General Physician)
I collaborated with Tim from Extension Fitness to provide a Beginners Running Course to my members (of Say Yes Fitness). He was welcoming and knowledgeable, approachable and adaptable. The sessions were well planned and well executed. Our community loved it and got a lot out of it! Highly recommend. Look forward to to collaborating again in the future.
(Renee Cabassi, Physical Education Teacher & Owner - Say Yes Fitness)
Highly recommend Extension Fitness. To have a highly qualified physiotherapist providing guidance around health and fitness is a pretty unique and special type of service. Tim is down to earth, genuinely encouraging and puts a heap of effort into designing a relevant program for each client.
(Greg Chaine, Psychologist and Owner - Manna Wellness)
Tim has been a patient, encouraging and capable personal trainer. I am enjoying regaining my fitness under his direction.
(Farida Littlemore, Occupational Therapist)
Tim has been great at pushing myself and my teenage daughter to increase our fitness...but it has been so enjoyable that we have hardly noticed. A lovely relaxed vibe that includes people like me who are a bit more "senior" and also the fitter athlete. I have appreciated Tim's experience....I used to think that running technique could not be coached but he has improved mine. I have found that improved core strength has resulted in less fatigue during the work day and better running endurance.
(Johan Mostert, Orthopaedic Surgeon)