Results from our 10-week Falls Prevention Program
Did you know?
Falls are the leading cause of hospitalisation and injury deaths for older adults (over 65) in Australia, making up to 77% of all injury hospitalisations, and 71% of injury deaths in older adults (AIHW, 2022).
Our 10-week Falls Prevention Program
CURA In-Home Care reached out to us, asking to run a 10-week Group Falls Prevention Program for its members. We individually assessed 5 participants (average age of 82) prior to starting the program, and at the end of the program. Tests included:
- Balance: How long participants could stand on one leg.
- Lower limb strength: How many times participants could sit on a chair and stand up in 30 seconds.
- Flexibility: How far participants can reach down towards/or past their toes.
- Agility/mobility: How quickly participants can stand walk up and around a 3-meter cone, turn around and sit back down.
Results from our 10-week Program
After completion of the 10-week program, participants showed impressive improvements in their results and improved in all aspects and areas that are crucial for falls prevention.
Compared to their baselines results:
- Balance increased by 83%
- Lower limb strength increased by 39%
- Flexibility increased by 18%
- Agility and mobility increased by 41%
Not only did the program show physical benefits, and improved confidence, but it helped participants feel socially connected in a fun, friendly group setting.
The success of the 10-week Falls Prevention Program shows that it is never too late to take action to improve your physical health, balance, and wellbeing.
Act now!
Get in contact If you or your loved one are interested in joining our next Falls Prevention Exercise Program or would like an individualised program to help you work towards your health and wellbeing goals!
References
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022). Falls in older Australians 2019–20: hospitalisation. AIHW National Hospital Morbidity Database and AIHW National Mortality Database
