Postural Stability
What is the Postural Stability Programme- (Falls Prevention)?
Active Leeds offer a programme of activities for people at the risk of falls. These 'Strength and Balance' sessions are designed to improve strength, balance and co-ordination for people with low mobility. The sessions involve a mixture of chair based exercises and standing strength and balance exercises.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age 60+
- Able to walk (aided or unaided) and transfer from seated
- Able to follow instructions independently
- Mild or moderately frailAt risk of falling / have had a fall(s)
- No contraindications to health (e.g. unstable heart conditions)
The programme includes;
- Group activities in the community.
- Using the Keeping Well at Home Resources.
- Support via phone or online.
- There are a limited amount of loan “digital tablets” that people can borrow. This means people that are digitally excused can access online resources to help them keep active
If you have any queries or would like to know more please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:
Active Leeds Health Programmes Team
Phone:0113 3783680
Email:health.programmes@leeds.gov.uk
Postal Address: John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ
Click here to complete the online referral form
Timetable
| Day | Time | Venue |
| Friday | 13:00 - 15:00 | Armley Helping Hands |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 14:00/ 14:30 - 15:30 | OPAL Tinshill, Bedford Dr LS16 6DJ |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Middleton, Gascoigne House |
| Wednesday | 12:45 - 14:45 | Richmond Hill Elderly Action |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Kentmere Centre Seacroft LS14 1BW |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 15:00 | Holy Trinity Hall Meanwood LS6 4LF |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 15:00 | Morley Leisure Centre LS27 9JP |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Garforth NET LS25 2LP |