Program details

The program is designed to work on cardiovascular fitness, balance and strength. Participants work through a variety (and varied) set of exercises and movements.

Some of the program is chair based and it is a social program that continues throughout the year.

A Physiotherapist will modify aspects of the class to address individual challenges.

The class includes:

• Foam balance beam training: heel/toe, tandem stance, single leg standing challenges
• Balance pods: squats, marching, standing, stepping up a step, static and dynamic balance involving upper body movements, head movements and eyes open/closed
• Vestibular system training included with balance exercises

Private Health Fund rebates available.

Opening hours:

Tuesdays 10.30am

Thursday 9.45am

The program runs during school terms.

Cost:

Cost per visit: $13.50Cost per term: $135

Target age:

65 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Participants with significant cognitive impairment would not be suitable.

Special requirements or conditions:

Comfortable clothes and stable well fitting shoes.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Physiotherapist

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes