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Falls Prevention Exercise Classes
Enhance Your Strength, Balance, and Confidence
Term 4: Mon 7 October - Sun 15 December
About the Program
Falls are a leading cause of injury for those over 65, often leading to pain, trauma, and loss of independence.
Join our Falls Prevention Exercise Classes designed for those with arthritis and osteoporosis. Based on renowned fall prevention research, our circuit-style classes offer a comprehensive approach to improving balance, strength, and posture focusing on the muscles required for walking.
- Class Structure: Circuit style
- Cost: $160 for ten weeks or $18 for a casual session
- Available Date Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Educational Component: Learn how to prevent falls and manage your health
Why Join?
Our program is designed to help you:
- Strengthen Muscles: Focus on muscles required for walking, balance, and posture stabilisation, which can reduce the risk of falls by up to 85%.
- Enhance Physical Function: Experience reduced pain, improved physical function, muscle strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and psychological well-being.
- Promote Regular Activity: Support weight loss and maintain high physical function.
- Delay Joint Replacements: Reduce the need for joint replacements by 44-68%, with potential delays of 6 years for hip replacements and 2 years for knee replacements.
Did You Know?
- Higher Falls Risk: People with osteoarthritis affecting 3-4 joints have an 85% higher risk of falling.
- Physical Activity Benefits: Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of osteoarthritis and improve overall health.
- Balance and Support: Falls often occur when the centre of gravity goes outside the base of support. Strengthening lower limb and back muscles helps maintain balance.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Improve your strength, balance, and confidence. Sign up today and start your journey towards a healthier, safer, and more active lifestyle!
Two Levels Available
Level 1
Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shenton Park
This circuit-style class focuses on lower body and core strength, balance, and technique. Participants will learn how to safely perform movements, improve balance, and strengthen muscles that assist in fall prevention.
Each week, participants will receive education about a topic related to reducing their fall risk. All exercises are standing or sitting; there is no requirement
to get on knees or the floor.
Level 2
Thursdays
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shenton Park
This circuit-style class builds on the strength, balance, and technique learnt in Falls Prevention Class 1.
Participants must have completed Falls Prevention Class 1 and have been recommended by the instructor to move to this class.
This class includes exercises on the knees or the floor, with options available for those who cannot do so. Each week, participants will receive education about a topic related to fall prevention.