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:
- Balance exercises such as single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, and standing on tiptoes
- Strength exercises targeting lower body muscles like squats, lunges, and leg lifts
- Core stability exercises like plank variations and abdominal crunches.
- Functional movements such as sit-to-stand, step-ups, and stair climbing.
- Coordination drills such as side steps, grapevines, and toe taps.
- 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.