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Falls Prevention

Enriching Health, 1/229 Tower St
Panania
2213


Contact details

Phone: 0451 113 413
Email: ben.leghissa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bchp.com.au/falls-prevention

Program details

Led by exercise physiologists, our falls prevention classes, focus on reducing fall risk through evidence-based exercises.

Participants improve stability, coordination, and confidence in daily activities.

This class includes:

  1. Balance exercises such as single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, and standing on tiptoes
  2. Strength exercises targeting lower body muscles like squats, lunges, and leg lifts
  3. Core stability exercises like plank variations and abdominal crunches.
  4. Functional movements such as sit-to-stand, step-ups, and stair climbing.
  5. Coordination drills such as side steps, grapevines, and toe taps.
  6. Proprioception exercises to improve body awareness and spatial orientation.

Opening hours:

Falls prevention class

  • Mondays: 1:00pm to 1:30pm
  • Thursdays: 10:15am to 10:45pm

Stretching class

  • Fridays: 6:00pm to 6:30pm 

Cost:

Single pass: $15 cost per class/visit
Membership: $39 per week for 1 access per week to our infrared sauna and unlimited access to classes.

Target age:

50 Plus

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist

Fitness Leader - Accredited

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert IV

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes

Parking availability:

Yes

Transport options:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Community Transport

Special directions:

Parking is available in the street plus in our parking lot at the back of our premises accessable via Eddie Avenue. Wheelchair access is available.

Plan your trip: