Falls Prevention
Would you like to work on your strength and balance?
Worried about falling or know someone who is?
These classes could be for you! A progressive seated or standing exercise class tailored to individual needs and preferences, with an opportunity to socialise.
These classes are designed to improve:
- Strength, balance and coordination
- Daily living activities
- Bone density and muscle mass
- Overall health
- Confidence (reduce fear of falling)
- Reduce your risk of having a fall
7 parts to the sessions:
- Balance training
- Strength training
- Endurance training
- Backwards chaining (getting up and down off the floor)
- Functional floor activities
- Flexibility
- Tai Chi
"I have enjoyed the programme very much both from a fitness point of view and socially as I have met some very nice people who I look forward to meeting up with every week." (FaME participant)
More Information
Preventing Falls Leaflet (PDF, 676 Kb)
Please see the attached leaflet for more information on preventing falls.
Exercise Referral Coordinator
- Telephone
- 01572 758200
- activerutlandhealth@rutland.gov.uk
