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Balance, Agility, and Fall Prevention

Maintaining strong balance and agility is essential for staying independent, confident, and active as we age. Fall prevention isn’t just about safety – it’s about preserving your freedom to move, explore, and enjoy daily life without fear. Our specialized programs help you build stability, strength, and peace of mind so you can keep doing what you love.

Know where you stand!

The first step is knowing your risk of falling. Schedule a free 15-minute assessment to measure your balance and strength. This information is used to develop a customized fall prevention plan.

Fall Risk Screening

Sign up for this free, 15-minute session with our fall prevention experts. They will assess your fall risk and discuss appropriate options to keep you confident and active.

Schedule

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Balance and Agility Circuit Training

This exercise program targets movements proven to enhance balance and agility, in a fun community environment. Ideal for individuals with low- to medium-risk of falls, come in during the open-gym times, up to 3 days per week.

Cost:

INDIVIDUAL $5 drop-in; $30 monthly subscription
PAIR $50 monthly subscription

Availability:

Check in anytime Monday-Friday 9-10:00 a.m. and 3-4:00 p.m.

Schedule

Otago Exercise Program

This evidence-based program is for individuals at high-risk for falls. It consists of 5, 30-minute guided sessions (either in-person or virtual) over 8 weeks. You’ll be given a series of exercises and progressions shown to improve balance, gait, and leg strength.

Cost: $60

Schedule

Session 1

Confidence and Safety

Attendees will explore thoughts and beliefs around fall risk and prevention, provide tools for self-assessment, and identify pathways to develop greater confidence and resilience around fall safety.

Session 2

Physical Factors and Risk

Attendees will identify general indicators for increased fall risk, discuss the neuromusculoskeletal system’s role in fall avoidance, and provide resources for self-grading of strength and mobility.

Session 3

Recovery and Resilience

Attendees will discuss fear and fall avoidance, identify physical limitations and injury risk, and provide a framework to increase strength and confidence.

Balance, Agility, and Fall Prevention

Know where you stand!

Prevention Specialized Programs

Fall Risk Screening

Balance and Agility Circuit Training

Cost:

Availability:

Otago Exercise Program

Check out the Balance, Agility and Fall Prevention Vitality Series.

Session 1

Confidence and Safety

Session 2

Physical Factors and Risk

Session 3

Recovery and Resilience

Reserve your spot in advance or simply drop in. Guests are always welcome. Learn more about upcoming sessions and other community events at the TruNorth Vitality Clinic.