12-Week Hydro Block Period: Tues 7th April – Fri 26th June 2026

No class on Mon 6th April, Mon 27th April, and Mon 1st June due to public holiday. Registration fee is for 9 weeks.

Class Details:

The Ankylosing Spondylitis Class is a hybrid program combining both land-based and hydrotherapy exercise, designed specifically for people diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Each session includes 45 minutes of land exercise with a focus on mobility and back strength, followed by 45 minutes of hydrotherapy to support joint movement, flexibility, and pain relief. Sessions are led by a qualified fitness instructor experienced in working with people with musculoskeletal conditions. 

Research shows that regular exercise is one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatments for AS. Land-based exercise helps maintain spinal mobility, improve posture, and build muscle strength to support affected joints. Hydrotherapy complements this by reducing joint stress, easing stiffness, and allowing freer movement in a supportive warm-water environment. Together, these approaches help reduce pain, improve function, and enhance overall wellbeing. 

The class format provides a balanced approach by combining targeted strengthening and mobility training with the benefits of water-based movement. Participants can safely work at their own pace while improving flexibility, core and back strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in an interactive group environment. 

Registration Details:

• Land Session: 5:15pm – 6:00pm
• Hydro Session: 6:05pm – 6:50pm
• This registration entitles you to attend 1 AS exercise class per week for 12 consecutive weeks (with the exception of this class occurring on a public holiday).
• You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class. If you wish to attend more than one class per week, you will need to register for additional classes throughout the week.

Venue: Seminar Room/Hydrotherapy Pool, Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park.
Cost: See ticket details below. $10 discount applies for online bookings only. Standard rate via reception is $180 for 12 weeks.
Class Times: See ticket details below. You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class (once per week).

To successfully complete registration, you must:
– Have a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis and be prepared to provide evidence of diagnosis through their GP or Rheumatologist (if requested).
– Answer ‘No’ to all 6 questions (numbered 1 – 6) OR
– Gain clearance from your GP/medical specialist PRIOR to participation in exercise if you have answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of the questions numbered 1 – 6.
– Agree to the *Terms & Conditions outlined below.

* Click here to read our Hydrotherapy Terms & Conditions before registering.

Online registrations for Monday AS Exercise Classes close at 10am on the start date of the new block (i.e. at 10am on Monday 13th April).

Call AOWA on 9388 2199 if you wish to register for this class after the block start date.