Steady Steps Fall Prevention

Steady Steps

Steady Steps is a specialist falls prevention exercise programme for anyone aged over 60s who:

  • Have had a fall
  • Are worried they might have a fall
  • Have been feeling off-balance

 

Classes last for 50minutes. The programme is run in blocks of 12.

The exercises in class are designed to improve:

  • Muscle strength
  • Balance
  • Flexibility
  • Co-ordination
  • Confidence

The classes comprise of the following sections:

  • Warm-up
  • Stamina
  • Balance and co-ordination exercises
  • Strengthening
  • Cool down

 

All classes are run by qualified Falls Prevention Instructors.

Service provided by Wokingham Borough Council

Classes take place at:

  • Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley
  • Bulmershe Leisure Centre in Woodley
  • Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub in Wokingham

 

Service statistics
Usually replies in 5 days
93% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Managing a long-term health condition
Services for older people
Service access criteria:

Patient is sedentary and has a least one health condition

Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Who can refer: Professional referrals only
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