How well are you ageing?
How long can you stand on one leg? Ground-breaking research published in PLOS ONE has revealed this simple test can tell you how well you're ageing. The study found adults over 65 can only balance for an average of 11 seconds compared to 17 seconds for those under 65.

This decline in balance is significant—1 in 4 people over 65 experience falls each year, making unintentional falls the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in older adults.
Whether you’re aiming to enhance longevity, restore function, or simply move better, the balance class is your area to go to..As we age, changes in our physical condition, including muscle strength, flexibility, bone density and co-ordination can significantly affect our balance and mobility. These changes can increase the risk of falls, a leading cause of injury among older adults.

However, … engaging in balance and mobility training can mitigate these risks. Absolute Physio is at the forefront of offering tailored programs designed to meet the unique needs of the older population.

Classes focus on:

• Strength training: focusing on major muscle groups, strength training reduces sarcopenia (loss of muscle) and increases bone density.

• Flexibility: crucial for preserving a range of motion of the joints.

• Balance: specific exercises to improve balance can significantly reduce risk of falls.

• Functional training: incorporating exercises that mimic daily activities into the class.

• Gait training: improving the mechanics of walking helps prevent tripping and falling.

Class taken by Hayley our experienced Physio in working with older client rehab.