Do you have low bone mass?
Are you at risk of falls?
If so, we can help!
Our Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and Falls Classes are aimed at strengthening bone and muscle. They also focus on balance, which can reduce your risk of falls.
Before you begin classes, our Exercise Physiologist will measure your muscle strength and balance. This may involve the use of state-of-the-art testing equipment, including Force Decks, Force Frames and Handheld Dynamometers.
Reviews at a later date will give you feedback about your muscle strength, balance and function, including how they are progressing.
What is involved:
- Book in for an initial consultation with our Exercise Physiologist. This will include goal setting plus muscle and functional testing.
- Complete the background information required on the Referral Form (this can be done by your doctor/medical practitioner, or yourself).
- Follow-up consultation with our Exercise Physiologist. By the end of this session, you will have an individualised exercise program that is tailored to your needs.
- Commence twice weekly Group Exercises Classes supervised by our Exercise Physiologist – this could be for as little as 6 weeks, or an ongoing commitment. These classes have a maximum of 4 people in a session to ensure focused care. See timetable below.
- Along the way muscle and function testing can be reviewed, along with your exercise program. This allows the Exercise Physiologist to ensure your program is progressing (to maximise your improvement) and to plan for an ongoing exercise program.
- Progress to an independent exercise program (in gym) or continue with a group exercise program at our Clinic (whichever you prefer).
- For those with Osteoporosis/Osteopenia: return to your GP/referring medical practitioner eight months after commencing the program for further bone density (DEXA) testing.
Costs:
- Initial consultations with an Exercise Physiologist are for 60 min and cost $190 each
- Review consults are for 30 min and cost $95 each
- Group Exercises sessions are $37.25 each, or $335 for a pack of ten.
Please Note: If you have a Care Plan it can be used for consultations but not group exercise. Consults and Classes may be eligible for private health cover rebates.
If you have any further questions or would like to book into this Program, please call us on 9481 5744.
