Strong & Steady Exercise Classes
Strong and Steady Exercise Classes are aimed at helping people who have fallen or are at risk of falling to improve muscle strength, balance and confidence
- Organisation
- Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire
- Sport / Activity
- Seated Exercise, Falls Prevention
About This Programme
Project Details – Strong & Steady Exercise Classes
Strong & Steady exercise Classes are based on the Postural Stability evidence based falls programme. The classes are aimed at helping people who have fallen, or are at risk of falling to improve muscle strength, balance and confidence.
Target group for strength and balance classes. Anyone who has:
- A fear of falling
- A History of falls
- Feels unstable
- Has a low bone density
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled: pain, angina, BP>180/100, tachycardia>100bpm, acute systemic illness, visual or vestibular disturbances
- Unstable angina / acute heart failure
- Unable to maintain sitting balance due to neurological deficit
- Impaired cognition – unable to follow simple movement instructions
All participants must have a referral form completed by a Health Professional or can complete a self-referral through the SPHW central office.
