My Strength & Balance Workshop

Coolum Beach

my strength and balance! is a falls prevention community workshop with the long-term objective to support independence in over 65’s.

Over two hours you will: be introduced to the importance of leg strength and balance, in the context of healthy ageing, and the highly evidenced and successful Otago Exercise Program; learn how to perform simple leg strengthening and balance exercises safely; plan and design your own individualized home exercise program, and; learn when and how to manage progressions.

You will be provided with light refreshments and a take-home Workshop Handout, Practical Booklet (with all the exercises) and Thera band (stretch exercise band).

Participant fee: $5 cash paid on entry
Registration is essential. Please follow the website link below.

Workshop developer and presenter: Dr Elizabeth Pressick PhD, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Member Healthy Ageing Research Cluster, University of the Sunshine Coast.

Proudly presented as part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program.