Strictly No Falling Classes
Watch the Strictly No Falling film which shows how the service can make a difference.
Falls Prevention advice and activities
National recommendations from the Department of Health state that, as we get older, in order to get the health benefits of being active we should do the following:
- Aim to be active daily and try to do at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity activity a week
- Do exercises to improve the strength of our muscles and bones.
- Do exercises to help improve our balance and coordination.
- Strength and balance is considered to be one of the biggest interventions in reducing the risk of falls.
All of the Strictly No Falling classes will include exercises to help you achieve these objectives. All of the staff working to deliver these sessions are well qualified and have been approved by the Falls Activity Advisors.
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Falls Prevention classes around Derbyshire
To download a list of Strictly No Falling classes, click on the links below for each area.
| Area | Date last updated |
| Amber Valley (east) | 27 September 2018 |
| Amber Valley (north and west) | 27 September 2018 |
| Bolsover | 13 February 2018 |
| Chesterfield | 28 June 2018 |
| Derbyshire Dales (North) | 3 April 2018 |
| Derbyshire Dales (South) | 30 October 2018 |
| Erewash | 24 October 2018 |
| Glossop | 26 January 2017 |
| High Peak | 27 September 2018 |
| North East Derbyshire | 27 September 2018 |
| South Derbyshire | 27 September 2018 |
All Strictly No Falling Classes have to be approved and accredited, and are monitored regularly to ensure they remain at the right standard.
What to wear
Wear comfortable lose fitting clothes and sensible footwear like your normal walking shoes.
Social Engagement
At most of our classes refreshments are served at the end of the session. This gives time for social interaction with other participants.
Types of classes:
Chair Based Exercises (CBE)
These sessions are predominantly seated, but may include some optional standing exercises. If you are new to exercise and or feel that you are unsteady on your feet then these are the sessions for you.
Chair Based Exercises, including Otago
These sessions involve both CBE and some supported standing exercises using light ankle weights to improve lower body strength and balance. If you are generally steady on your feet or feel you need to progress from just seated exercises then these are the sessions for you.
Otago Exercise Programme
These classes include mainly standing strength and balance exercises using light ankle weights to improve lower body strength and balance with the possibility of some seated strength work. If you are steady on your feet or have completed a falls prevention session within your local falls clinic then these would be the sessions to choose.
Postural Stability Group (PSG)
These classes include mainly standing strength and balance exercises with the possibility of some seated strength work. Exercises, including coping strategies and functional floor work will be included to help you return to your feet should you have a fall. If you are steady on your feet, have good mobility and have completed a falls prevention course within your local falls clinic then these would be the sessions to choose.
Tai Chi
T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind.
If you have not had a fall and are generally active then this would be the best option for you to increase your strength and balance.