Lanarkshire Falls Prevention
Active Health
Active Health
Active Health is NHS Lanarkshire’s referral-based programme. It is mainly for higher risk patients to help them manage a long-term health condition.
There are currently 3 specialist health classes within our Active Health programme. These are divided into 3 levels of physical intensity to best meet the needs of each patient referred into the programme.
The strength and balance class is most suitable for patients who want to improve and maintain their strength, balance, mobility and ability to do the daily tasks that are important to them.
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Strength & Balance Class structure
Class Focus
- To improve and maintain strength, balance, mobility and functional capacity
Class Criteria
- Class suitable for clients who are independently mobile (with or without walking aid) and capable of moving without assistance/minimal assistance between circuit stations
- Client must be able to self monitor exercise intensity
Class Ratio
- 1:10 to 1 instructor maximum 20 with 2 instructors
Qualifications
- Postural Stability Instructor + additional bolt on training
Music
- No
Class Duration & Format
- 50 minutes, circuit style class inclusive of warm up and cool down
- Pre class check
- 15 minute warm up gradual and progressive
- 20 main component
- 15 minute cool down (optional Tai Chi Component)
Class Considerations
- This class is to be delivered in line with standards set by the PSI Instructor training course and the bolt on training provided for other medical conditions
- Progression will be achieved through the intensity at which each exercise is performed
- Clients will be encouraged to self monitor intensity and to rest when appropriate
- Seated options available in the warm up
- Seated options available at each station with support options available
Lesley’s Story
I am… Lesley, 70
My background…
I was referred via Active Health to attend Strength and Balance due to Osteoarthritis that was affecting my balance and day-to-day life.
Pictured: Lesley participating in Strength and Balance class.
My Experience…
Through the Strength and Balance class, guided by Scott, my sit-to-stand has soared. The once challenging motion now flows effortlessly.
Enhanced overall strength and coordination have become my daily companions. Grateful for the journey, I’ve not just found balance in exercises but in the rhythm of a happier, healthier life.
Next Steps…
Since completing the Strength and Balance classes, I have continued into the maintenance class Club Circuits to continue my journey and not have an Activage Membership.
