Move and Stay Well (MASW)

Uniting War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell St
Waverley
2024

Contact details

Phone: 02 9369 0100
Email: SESLHD-WMH-Physio@health.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://www.uniting.org/home

Program details

Move and Stay Well (MASW) is conducted in the physiotherapy gym at War Memorial Hospital. The aim of MASW is guide participants through a circuit of exercise stations specifically designed for the frail elderly. Classes are focused on reducing fall risk, improving mobility, confidence, ability, and ease to do everyday tasks, as well as strength, balance, and fitness.

MASW is short-term and offered to boost activity levels, teach suitable exercises, and reach for personal goals

Participants attend 2 sessions/week with 6-8 participants for 4 weeks. Options for continuing suitable exercises are explored either with a community group or following a home exercise program.

Participants will need Doctors referral to the WMH outpatients physiotherapy service. Referrals are sent to the Northern Network Access Referral Centre (NNARC) TEL: 9369 0400 FAX: 9369 0101 EMAIL: SESLHD-NNARC@health.nsw.gov.au

Once the referral is received, the participant will be contacted by a physiotherapist for an initial assessment to understand individual’s specific needs and goals and ensure suitability for the group, other more suitable options may be suggested.

Opening hours:

Program times can vary. Currently run Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-3pm

Cost:

Free

Target age:

65 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Inclusion criteria:
- People with deconditioning post hospitalisation or surgery
- People with frailty, loss of confidence with mobility
- History of falls and/or fear of falling
- Independently mobile indoors (with or without a walking aid)

Exclusion criteria:
- People who need to standby assistance/assistance with mobility
- People with cardio-respiratory conditions who are deemed not suitable for exercise.
- People with acute joint injuries and post-surgery
- People with significant cognitive decline so that they cannot follow 2-step instructions.
- People who cannot stand and exercise for 10 minutes at a time.

Special requirements or conditions:

Participants should wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for exercise

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Physiotherapist

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

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