Recovering an injury or surgery is tough enough without the added hassle of travelling to a clinic three times a week. For thousands of Aussies every year, short-term gym equipment hire is the simple, affordable solution that lets you complete your physiotherapy program in the comfort of your own home.
At Prime Fitness, we’ve helped everyone from weekend warriors with torn ACLs to post-hip-replacement grandparents get back on their feet faster, all by delivering the exact rehab gear they need, for exactly as long as they need it.
Why Short-Term Hire Beats Buying
Let’s be honest: most rehab equipment gathers dust after 8–12 weeks. Why spend $2,000–$5,000 buying a recumbent bike or cable machine you’ll only use for a couple of months?
Short-term hire fixes that problem and gives you extra wins:
- Save thousands compared to outright purchase
- Only pay for the weeks or months you need
- Swap or upgrade equipment as your physio program changes
- No storage headaches when you’re fully recovered
- Australia-wide delivery and pick-up (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, regional areas – we’ve got you)
The Best Equipment to Hire for Post-Injury Recovery
Not sure what you actually need? These are the most popular short-term hire items our physio and chiro clients request:
Low-Impact Cardio for Circulation & Joint Health
- Recumbent bikes – perfect for lower back, hip or knee recoveries
- Upright exercise bikes – great when you’re cleared for more upright posture
- Seated steppers – gentle on ankles and knees
- Arm ergometers – ideal after shoulder surgery or wrist fractures
Strength & Resistance Tools
- Adjustable dumbbells (1–20 kg pairs)
- Full sets of resistance bands with handles and loops
- Cable pulley systems or portable home multi-gyms
- Ankle weights and weighted vests (for progressive loading)
Rehab-Specific Accessories
- Wobble boards and BOSU balls for balance and proprioception
- High-density foam rollers and trigger-point balls
- Swiss balls in multiple sizes
- Pedal exercisers (mini under-desk cycles) for early-stage mobility
All gear is commercial grade, sanitised between hires, and delivered ready to use.
How to Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
- Chat with your physiotherapist Tell them you’re considering home hire – they’ll give you a specific equipment list (most physios in Australia are happy to do this).
- Contact Prime Fitness. Send us the list (or just describe your injury. We’ll put together a custom package and quote – usually within a few hours.
- We deliver, set up, and collect Choose hire length from 4 weeks upwards. Need it longer? No dramas – just let us know. When you’re done, we pick it up. Zero fuss.
Typical hire prices start from $39–$99 per week depending on the items and length – a fraction of buying or ongoing clinic fees.
Safety Tips for Home-Based Physiotherapy
- Always follow the exact program your physio gives you
- Warm up for 5–10 minutes even on “easy” days
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp pain (dull ache is usually okay, sharp is not)
- Keep a training diary – your physio will love the data
- Clean equipment after each session (we supply sanitiser wipes with every hire)
Conclusion
Short-term gym equipment hire turns your home into a private rehab studio without the massive price tag or long-term commitment. You get professional-grade gear, personalised advice, and the flexibility to recover at your own pace – on your own schedule.
Whether you’re in metro Melbourne, regional NSW, sunny Queensland or anywhere else in Australia, Prime Fitness can have the right equipment on your doorstep in days.
Contact Prime Fitness today for a free, no-obligation quote. Call 1300 278 315 or jump to our website and fill out the 60-second form. Tell us about your injury and your physio recommendations; we’ll handle the rest.