Program details

Falls Prevention Physiotherapy - 8 week group education and exercise program.

Appropriate for clients aged 60 years and older who have concerns about their walking, strength and balance.

Clients must have an initial physiotherapy consultation prior to commencing the program to ensure the program is appropriate and safe for them to participate in.

The program runs for 8 weeks. Each week there is a 1 hour group education and exercise session. There can be between 4-8 people in the group. The exercise component goes for 45 minutes. It is physiotherapist led, and exercises are targeted at challenging balance and building strength.

Opening hours:

8 week programs running all year round.

Typically programs run on a Monday morning. But there are programs running on alternative days throughout the year.

Contact Ageing Strong to find out when the next program is starting.

Cost:

Must have an initial physiotherapy assessment prior to commencing the program to make sure the program is appropriate and safe to participate in.
Initial consultation: $112.00.
8 week program: $384

Target age:

60 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Must be able to follow verbal instructions or demonstration son how to perform the exercises and to ensure safety.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Physiotherapist

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes