Strong Stable Seniors

Shop 1&2, 39-41 Railway Parade, Engadine NSW 2233
Engadine
2233

Contact details

Phone: 02 9548 3372
Email: admin@parksidesportsphysio.com.au
Website: http://www.parksidesportsphysio.com.au

Program details

Strong Stable Seniors is a class designed for seniors living at home wishing to improve their strength and reduce the risk of falling. Minimum age is expected to be 50 years old.

This is a small group class (max 5 participants) lead by an Exercise Physiologist and/or Physiotherapist and includes:

Warm up activity: walk, exercise bike, treadmill

Strength exercises include:

Sit to stand: differing heights, using added weight, offset foot placement, reach for objects with arms
Step ups: low step, box, using added weight
Bridges
Calf raise
Upper limb push and pull exercises while standing using functional trainer

Balance exercises to include

Single leg balance: eyes open, closed (where safe), standing on foam mat, catch and throw ball
Tandem stance
Heel toe standing
Standing hip flexion to 90 degrees
Stand and reach
Standing hip abduction
Sideways walking

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday, during school terms.

Class times are scheduled according to demand.

Cost:

Cost per term: $350

Target age:

55 Plus

Special requirements or conditions:

Comfortable exercise clothing and shoes, please bring a towel.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist

Physiotherapist

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes

Parking availability:

Yes

Transport options:

Bus
Train
Community Transport

Special directions:

Stair-free access available from Engadine Place

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