Senior’s Gym Classes
Why excercise for Senior’s?
How can physiotherapy help you?
Physiotherapists are highly skilled in developing exercise programs to suit the needs of senior’s and are particularly concerned with people who have a condition which limits them physically e.g. arthritis, stroke, a fracture, osteoporosis or heart disease.
Sports & Spinal’s Senior’s Gym Classes provide an enjoyable and social environment with physiotherapy supervision. This means that all exercises are taught and supervised by a fully qualified physiotherapist.
Medical evidence shows that if you keep fit by exercising regularly , you increase your chances of living a healthier life – feeling well, looking well, maintaining your lifestyle.
All patients are thoroughly assessed prior to commencing classes to tailor a program to suit your specific need. We aim to optimise your physical function and improve or maintain your mobility. Balance, strength, flexibility and fitness are all important factors in helping to prevent falls which are a common cause of injury. It is never too late to start an exercise program and you may be surprised at how much you gain!
Joint pain
exercise can help to reduce joint pain, especially pain involved with OA (Osteoarthritis) of the knees.
Fitness
exercise increases your heart rate and can improve your fitness by enhancing the efficiency of your heart and lungs.
Weight
exercise increases the amount of energy your body burns up and, in combination with a healthy diet, can help to control your weight.
Sleep
exercise can improve your sleep by increasing your sense of well-being and making you a bit tired.
Bone health and fractures
exercise is important in the prevention of osteoporosis and can reduce the risk of falling by improving your balance.
What exercise is best?
Increasing your fitness level means being able to do more with less effort. Remember:
- Incorrect exercise can be worse than no exercise
- The right exercises need to be done correctly and regularly
- Monitor your progress eg. check for improved walking times or increased distances
- Always warm up and end with some muscle stretches, this helps prevent injury and stiffness
- Wear sensible, comfortable clothes and shoes when exercising
- Don’t over exert yourself. You should be able to talk or whistle whilst exercising otherwise you are working too hard
How do I book in?
An initial assessment in our rooms (either Marochydore, Buderim, Nambour or Coolum) is required before you get started in the gym, this ensures our physiotherapists can thoroughly assess you and tailor a gym program to best suit your individual needs.
A doctors referral is not required (unless you are covered under Veteran’s Affairs), but we do recommend that you get your doctors clearance to begin physical activity especially if you are recovering from an injury. We liaise closely with your medical practitioner to ensure the best results.
Classes are fully covered by Veteran’s Affairs, and health fund rebates also apply!
Senior’s Gym & Fall Prevention Classes
Improve your balance and strength
Evidence has shown that by regularly participating in exercise, elderly people can improve their balance and reduce the risk of falls.
These classes are supervised and run by fully qualified physiotherapists and help to improve balance, strength, fitness and bone density.
An enjoyable social atmosphere
The classes also provide an enjoyable social atmosphere and with numerous class times each week we are sure to find a time that suits you.
CLASS TIMES
(120 King St, Buderim)
MON: 8:30am – 9:30am
TUE: 8:30am – 9:30am
THU: 8:30am – 9:30am
Fees
1hr class $23.00
HCC holders/pensioners $21.00
Fully covered by Veteran’s Affairs
Health fund rebates available
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New patient special offer
FREE introductory class with any initial consultation
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