Better Balance Practical CPD

Description

Better Balance – reducing the risk of falls

If you work with older people you will inevitably know someone who has had a fall and seen how this often affects their confidence, mobility and ability to get out and about to socialise. Preventing falls is a priority for the NHS as they lead to over 4 million bed days a year at a cost of over £2billion year.

Falls facts:

• every minute, six people over 65 suffer a fall
• one in three adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year
• falls represent the most frequent and serious type of accident in people aged 65 and over
• falls are the main cause of disability and the leading cause of death from injury among people aged over 75 in the UK
• over a million falls could be prevented by using the right exercises

Learning Aims

• To enhance understanding of the risk factors that contribute to falls in older adults and the serious implications these falls have on individuals, their families, and healthcare systems.
• To increase awareness of the importance of bone health, muscle strengthening, and balance training in preventing falls and reducing frailty.
• To provide practical knowledge on how to support older adults in maintaining their balance and mobility, reducing their risk of falls.
• To empower fitness professionals to respond effectively in the event of a fall and know when to refer clients to falls prevention programmes and healthcare services.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this CPD course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key risk factors for falls in older adults and understand the impact falls can have on confidence, mobility, and overall quality of life.
• Explain the connection between bone health, muscle strength, and balance, and how these factors influence the risk of falls.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of exercises that can improve balance, strengthen muscles, and reduce the likelihood of falls in older adults.
• Recognise the role of frailty in falls and how targeted exercise programmes can mitigate this.
• Confidently support clients in fall prevention by providing safe and effective balance and strength training exercises.
• Understand the correct steps to take in the event of a fall, including providing appropriate assistance and referring clients to falls prevention programmes or healthcare professionals for further intervention.

Comments from past attendees include:

“Super day! Very informative, inspiring and fun!”

“Loads of new ideas for my classes”

“Great to meet other instructors and swap ideas”

CPD Dates: 

Online – Saturday 15th February 2025

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

The afternoon session will be practical, looking at ways to progress, regress and adapt exercises and activities to improve balance. You will be asked to demonstrate exercises from the FABS Training Programme, or from the exercise programme you are qualified to teach. Although this is not a formal assessment, we do encourage observation, peer support and discussion.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions.