Strength and Balance
What is Strength and Balance?
The strength and balance class is a circuit based class run by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists consisting of evidence based exercises such as:
- A variety of static and dynamic balance exercises
- General strengthening exercises that aim to use muscle groups across the whole body (upper body, lower body and core strengthening), utilising body weight, machines, free weights and resistance bands
- Postural strengthening exercises
- Aerobic fitness exercises such as treadmill walking, stationary bike and aerobic steps
- Functional exercises that can be transferred into real life scenarios and improve ability to perform activities of daily living
- A dedicated group stretching routine to improve/maintain flexibility and joint range of motion required to perform activities of daily living
Strength and Balance classes may be suitable for you if you:
- Are looking to increase global muscular strength and mobility to maintain independence and make performing activities of daily living easier
- Wish to improve balance and coordination
- Lack confidence in your balance and wish to reduce risk and incidence of falls
- Have osteoporosis or osteopenia
- Have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (you may be eligible for a care plan from your GP for Medicare subsidised sessions)
- Have rheumatoid or osteoarthritis
- Wish to enhance your physical well-being
- Are wanting to get out and meet some new people whilst exercising in a supportive environment
- Wish to continue on from your care plan, maintaining your movement and physical activity with access to classes run by university qualified professionals
We don’t recommend strength and balance classes for people who:
- Have had a recent heart attack
- Have unstable heart conditions
- Have severe lack of confidence in balance or cannot mobilise independently with or without mobility aids
- Uncontrolled conditions such as epilepsy and diabetes
- Had a recent neurological event
We also offer one on one exercise physiology and physiotherapy sessions if this is preferred and offer a range of other classes such as neurological and cardiac rehabilitation, should these be more suitable (please see additional tabs listed under exercise physiology for more information on services).
What to do next if you decide you want to start Strength and Balance classes?
Give us a call (07 3888 6699) or come into one of our practices to book in to see one of our friendly exercise physiologists for an initial assessment. This will include relevant questions regarding medical history and your personal goals so we can ensure that strength and balance is the right class for you and guide best exercise prescription! Baseline strength and balance measures will also be conducted, as well as any additional necessary personalised assessments to help you measure your progress towards your goals. If you are already seeing one of our professionals then have a chat to them in your next session about starting suitable classes.
Our welcoming environment fosters a supportive community where everyone can thrive. Join us and embark on a journey towards greater strength, balance and confidence in your daily activities!
What to bring?
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Comfortable exercise clothing, ideally with closed in shoes
- Your class loyalty card (available after your first payment at reception)
Session times and prices: please see our “Timetable” tab for more info on times and prices.
- Our strength and balance classes are 1hr in duration and run weekly from Monday-Thursday. Classes are $15 each. Private health fund rebates are available (dependent on your cover).
