Falls can be devastating, resulting in a loss of confidence and an increase in anxiety about possible future falls.

The risk of falling increases with age as balance deteriorates. Falls are the most common cause of hospital admissions and poor balance more than doubles with age increasing the risk of being seriously injured in a fall.

Research into the falls of elderly people shows that:

• · With strength, balance and endurance training, the risk of falling is reduced by 10%.
• · With specialised balance training, the risk of falling is reduced by 25%.

Otago & Postural Stability exercises are designed to prevent falls and improve balance, strength and confidence. As a fully qualified Otago & Postural Stability Instructor as well as a Falls Prevention Trainer I have the necessary experience to develop both individual and class based falls programmes.

Participants are asked to complete a Pre Assessment Questionnaire before starting any of our programmes.

If you live in the Northwich or Winsford areas of Cheshire and are interested in improving your functional movement, strength and balance as part of a Falls Prevention programme then please contact Barbara by email or telephone on 07768 067914.