Program details

This is a low impact class, which focuses on back care and strength building with Robyn Fitzpatrick.

Robyn worked at St Vincent's Hospital for 15 years as an occupational therapist and did an extra 2 years of training in exercise rehabilitation and research. She will share her expertise and training in using a ball to massage the back, relaxation techniques for pain control and the effects of back pain on general health and well-being.

Strengthening your back muscles can have several benefits:

• Improving posture
• Preventing back pain
• Securing stability of the spine
• Managing nonspecific back pain
• Improving range of motion
• Developing muscle health
• Increasing muscle strength
•  Increasing lean muscle mass
• Decreasing body fat

Opening hours:

Mondays 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Cost:

Cost per visit: $15

Target age:

55 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Those with impaired mobility, dementia, or impaired vision.

Minimum experience:

Intermediate

Leader qualifications:

Occupational Therapist

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes