balance strengthening Classes
St Ives Physiotherapy offers Balance strengthening classes run by an experienced Physiotherapist.
There is also the option to book a one on one Balance Training session with your physiotherapist.
Call 9144 1118 for more details.
Before joining one of our classes you are required to have an assessment with one of our physiotherapists. During the Balance Strengthening assessment the physiotherapist will take a detailed history of any medical or musculoskeletal issues you may have. You will then have a full musculoskeletal assessment where we will assess your mobility, strength and stability as well as providing education and basic balance exercises. The Balance Strengthening assessment is a requirement to claim your classes under your private health fund. It is also to ensure the physiotherapist running the class knows about you and your history and can ensure exercises given are safe and appropriate.
The Balance strengthening classes are held in The Exercise Centre with the exception of our Tuesday 10am -11am class which is held in The Loft.
There is also the option to book a one on one Balance Training session with your physiotherapist.
Call 9144 1118 for more details.
Before joining one of our classes you are required to have an assessment with one of our physiotherapists. During the Balance Strengthening assessment the physiotherapist will take a detailed history of any medical or musculoskeletal issues you may have. You will then have a full musculoskeletal assessment where we will assess your mobility, strength and stability as well as providing education and basic balance exercises. The Balance Strengthening assessment is a requirement to claim your classes under your private health fund. It is also to ensure the physiotherapist running the class knows about you and your history and can ensure exercises given are safe and appropriate.
The Balance strengthening classes are held in The Exercise Centre with the exception of our Tuesday 10am -11am class which is held in The Loft.
What is Balance Strengthening?
Our hour-long balance training classes are personally designed to improve your balance in a variety of ways. Activities will challenge your stationary and moving balance safely in a supervised way. There are many standing, walking and some seated tasks; no need to get up and down from the floor. Strengthening of postural muscles and stretching of tight areas will ensure a well-rounded program. Research shows we can improve our balance at any age, we just need to challenge it and practice, practice, practice!
Benefits of Balance Strengthening
Our hour-long balance training classes are personally designed to improve your balance in a variety of ways. Activities will challenge your stationary and moving balance safely in a supervised way. There are many standing, walking and some seated tasks; no need to get up and down from the floor. Strengthening of postural muscles and stretching of tight areas will ensure a well-rounded program. Research shows we can improve our balance at any age, we just need to challenge it and practice, practice, practice!
Benefits of Balance Strengthening
- Improved standing balance
- Improved walking balance
- Improved stability and safety in busy and challenging environments
- Fun activities to strengthen postural muscles and improve reaction time
- Improved general strength and conditioning
- More efficient activities of daily living
- Increased confidence in chosen exercise program
- Reduce falls risk
- Reduce fear of falling