Falls Prevention

There are many ways you can reduce your risk of having a Fall. One way is to make simple changes to the amount of activity you currently do in your week and include targeted exercise specifically proven to reduce the risk of falls.  Falls Prevention Interventions will help you to do this safely in a comfortable setting.

Invigor8 is a specific exercise intervention designed to reduce the risk of falls by improving mobility, strength and balance and giving a person the correct coping strategies should they have a fall to help them get up and build up their confidence.

Participants can take part in the class both seated and standing, therefore the class is suitable for a range of ability levels.

Invigor8 PLUS is a more advanced class which is designed to improve participants’ mobility, strength and balance helping to reduce the risk of falls and help improve activities of daily living.

82 year old Catherine Murray joined the Falls Prevention Class in Vikingar after a series of mini-strokes which affected both her speech and mobility. It was identified that her strength and balance put her at risk of falling. Since attending the class she has noticed improvements in her strength, balance and mobility and in her general wellbeing. She also has a greater ability to carry out everyday tasks which have improved her confidence.