This short course has been developed by leading falls prevention researchers and health professionals to address these challenges. The program will provide participants with practical tools and evidence-based information on effective falls prevention exercise programs and public health messages.

 

Topics covered on Day 1 include:

• The problem of falls
• Mechanisms of balance control
• Exercise to improve balance and prevent falls
• Measuring balance intensity
• Balance testing and exercise prescription practice

 

Topics covered on Day 2 include:

• Reactive balance training
• Techniques to get up from the floor
• Strategies to promote adherence to falls prevention
• Consumer perspective on optimising sustained participation in falls prevention activities

 

Who should attend

• Fitness educators and professionals
• Allied health professionals i.e. physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists
• Medical and nursing staff
• Health promotion practitioners
• Health educators
• Researchers and academics