Stay strong, steady and shine at any age – introducing our new SILVER STRONG classes. We had a visit from the expert Neura group with the latest research into falls prevention. And a big birthday celebration was in order for the wonderful Jane. Read on!

FALLS PREVENTION

Neura’s cutting edge research update

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Falls are a significant public health concern. One in three people over the age of 65 years fall every year. And the world is getting older but not healthier. By the year 2051 – 1 in 4 Australians will be over 65 years old.

The good news... the best prevention is exercise. We were lucky enough to have Dr Kim Delbaere from Neura attend our recent staff meeting to present the latest in falls prevention research. Here are a few snippets you might find interesting...

 Why do we fall over? Falls are a result of a complex interaction of different risk factors.

There are 3 key domains:

1.     Physical or Moving (balance and strength)

2.     Cognitive or Thinking (executive function)

3.     Affective or Feeling (mood, fear of falling)

How do we minimise falling and its repercussions? Exercise.

“Exercise interventions are the single most effective strategy to reduce the rate of falls” (Gillespie et al., 2012).

Sherrington et al (2020) did a Systematic review (the gold standard for research). The outcome showed that the best type of exercise to prevent falls involved multicomponent programs - testing both balance and strength training - were most effective in preventing falls among older adults.

The review also highlighted the importance of ongoing exercise, suggesting that introducing falls prevention exercise habits in the general community is likely to have longer-term benefits.

But how much exercise do we need to do?

Moderate to high challenge balance exercises performed for at least two hours a week over a 6month period had a 37-42% reduction in falls (Sherrington et al, 2019).

Our new Silver Strong Classes are perfect to keep you strong and steady. Plus give you a little a social interaction to look forward to each week.

New class alert! Silver is shiny and strong. Join our great, fun classes that specialise in keeping you stronger for longer.

Our valued clients know the importance of keeping their body moving well and moving often at all ages. To help we have started a new stream of classes – introducing SILVER STRONG. The main focus in these classes is on strength and balance.

Our physio team will still look after your joints and backs, but we add:

• more dynamic balance exercise

• more resistance and strength exercise

• more dual-tasking to challenge your mind and your body together

• a bit of huff and puff

Putting all this together gives us the right exercise at the right times of our lives. And as mentioned from the latest research from Neura – we need 2 hours a week of moderate to high intensity balances and strength exercises to prevent falls.

Start by booking an Initial Consultation so we can tailor a plan for you. And see our timetable for class options. Available at both Willoughby and Moore Park.

We have had increasing interest from many of our clients asking for the best ways to stronger bones! So, if you, or a friend or family member, have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia – we have 3 fantastic workshops that can help at our MOORE PARK location.

Run by one of our bone expert physios – Maria King – the workshops will start with the foundations of bone management (you could bring a friend along to this one). The second workshop we show you how to lift weights safely, whilst managing other aches and pains (this one is best for existing class clients).

A third workshop will be all about finding the correct dose of balance and impact exercise to encourage healthy bones. They are best if you can attend in person, but an online option could be requested in some cases.

After these workshops you can join one of our STRONG BONES classes.

Week 10 - Thursday 4 April, 10.30am

Introduction to Managing Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

This is an information Workshop for anyone who is interested. Bring a friend even if they don’t do Physiocise classes.

Book today:

Week 11 - Thursday 11 April, 10.30am

introduction to Managing Weights in Class

This is for existing clients only, who are thinking of doing a Strong Bones class or use the information afterwards.

Book today:

Holiday Week 1 - Monday 15 April, 9.30am

Getting the right Doses of Impact and Balance

This is for Existing clients only, who are thinking of doing a Strong Bones class or use the information afterwards).

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Our Strong Bones program target osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone density and balance.

As well as giving you the all-important right “dose” of exercise, we give you simple bit-sized snacks of the latest research into sun, diet, vitamin D and calcium intake, so you will have all the essentials you need to build stronger bones.

We will also assess your posture, movement, balance and core, so we can look after those dodgy necks, backs, knees and pelvic floors that can sometimes get in the way of you building strength.

Most of you will recognise this smiley, happy face! Jane started at physiocise as a client when Anna-Louise first started physiocise in 1995. After offering an initial helping hand for the admin side of things of the fledgling business (as only Jane would!) Jane has been an integral part of the Physiocise family ever since!

She never likes a fuss, but we could not let this one go unnoticed! Happy 60th Birthday to our amazing Jane. 

Next term the BASS is all about your BRAIN. Keeping you sharp and strong.

 The BASS is a video of 4 new exercises delivered straight to your inbox each Sunday. The perfect nudge to keep you moving and remind you to keep up with exercises – anywhere and everywhere!

Have you already signed up for a class in term 2?

Clients who sign up for classes in term 2 are eligible for free BRAIN B.A.S.S. throughout the term. Let us know if you would like to receive them. It will be delivered each Sunday morning starting 28 April 2024.

Can’t make it to class in Term 2?

Would you still like to receive a weekly online BASS video?
Choose from BRAIN or BATHROOM B.A.S.S.

$49.99 for 10 weeks.

You get a new B.A.S.S. video delivered to your email for 10 weeks at 7am on Sundays starting 28 April 2024.

WHICH B.A.S.S WOULD YOU LIKE?

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